Gulf Air Media Centre

Gulf Air Renews its Commitment to Safety with the Successful Completion of IOSA Audit and Endorses the Upcoming Enhanced-IOSA Audit

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:39:55 GMT

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, in its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest level of international aviation safety standards today announced the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The intensive audit is an internationally recognized and acknowledged evaluation system designed to assess the operational safety of an airline. Gulf Air also stated its support for the Enhanced IOSA, an evolved version of the current IOSA Audit that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is scheduled to rollout by September 2015.

Gulf Air’s first IOSA audit was carried out in 2005 and to date it has successfully completed five audits, in-line with IATA’s two-year audit cycle, to renew its place on the IOSA registry. During the latest inspection Gulf Air satisfied more than 900 IOSA standards in eight operational areas, including the organization and management system, flight operations, operational control and flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling operations, cargo operations and security management.

Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Maher Salman Al Musallam commented, “We are extremely proud to have satisfied all of IATA’s rigorous safety requirements to maintain IOSA registration. The IOSA standards exceed the already stringent regulatory requirements that we have to meet. Gulf Air prides itself on operating to the highest global safety standards and levels of international aviation safety practices; giving our customers the reassurance our main priority has consistently been safety. We are constantly looking to raise the bar in terms of our safety standards and renewal of the IOSA registration is just one of many elements that demonstrate the airline’s on-going commitment to ensuring its operations are in-line with strict international safety requirements and that we remain at the forefront of safety developments.”

Five IOSA auditors spent five days reviewing Gulf Air’s operational and maintenance practices, ensuring that the airline continues to meet all of the requirements of this comprehensive global standard.

Gulf Air Senior Manager Operations Quality Assurance Captain Donald D. Broadfoot, commented, “Gulf Air’s Quality Assurance Departments continuously review and appraise internal operational processes to ensure they conform to all regulatory requirements in addition to industry best practices. One of the ways this is achieved is through the biennial IOSA audit. Between these audits, rigorous quality control processes and self-auditing ensures conformity with the IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices. The next development of the IOSA program, currently being introduced by IATA, involves such on-going monitoring in what is known as Enhanced-IOSA. We fully endorse this new initiative and believe that it will further improve the high safety record in the aviation industry.”

Gulf Air Supports Bahrain’s Ballare School of Performing Arts

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:54:48 GMT

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, yesterday awarded a lucky audience member at Ballare School of Performing Arts’ show “Worlds Apart: The Beginning of a Journey” with two complimentary tickets to fly anywhere within the Gulf Air network, in a show of support for the local initiative.

Ms. Hala Al Zayani, Ballare School of Performing Arts Founder and Director, commented: “Having the support of Bahrain’s national carrier is a true vote of confidence for us. Since September 2011, Ballare has been continuously working towards offering Bahrain the best in performing arts. Gulf Air’s support on this occasion is a testament to our ongoing efforts to add to Bahrain’s arts scene.”

Gulf Air, through its three tiered corporate social responsibility (CSR) plan, is committed to supporting a number of local and regional charity initiatives across its network and several refuge initiatives in the Philippines, Pakistan, and Palestine’s Gaza.

Photo Caption (from left to right): Mrs. Maryam Sultani and her two daughters Elyana and Sophia are seen being awarded by a Gulf Air representative and Ballare School of Performing Arts representatives with the prize at the Ballare show, held at the Bahrain Cultural Hall.

Gulf Air Signs Summer Partnership with The Saudi British Bank

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:55:51 GMT

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has tied up with The Saudi British Bank (SABB) as their airline partner for a summer promotion that will give SABB Credit Card holders a 15% discount on all Gulf Air Economy and Business Falcon Gold class airfares.

The Gulf Air – Saudi British Bank summer promotion is running until 30^th June 2013 and is valid for travel across the entire Gulf Air network until 31^st August 2013. The promotion is open to all SABB Credit Card holders booking Gulf Air flights on the airline’s official website www.gulfair.com

Commenting on the partnership, Gulf Air’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Ahmed Janahi said, "Gulf Air is delighted to strengthen its relationship with The Saudi British Bank through the launch of this joint summer promotion. This initiative will facilitate travel across the airline’s network – one of the largest regional networks – during the summer months while catering to our key local markets."

More information can be found on the official Gulf Air website (www.gulfair.com) or by contacting your nearest Gulf Air office.