Bahrain

By Steve Trimble
Bulgaria becomes the third air force to clear a first flight event for Lockheed F-16 Block 70s, following Bahrain and Slovakia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Over 80% of the world’s top 100 airlines by ASK will be in attendance at the 29th edition of Routes World
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gulf Air Group is set to play a pivotal role in boosting Bahrain’s tourism sector as part of the kingdom’s broader economic strategy, says CEO Jeffrey Goh.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gulf Air hopes to return to the U.S. market next year after an absence of almost three decades.
Airlines & Lessors

Bahrain formally accepted delivery of the first of 16 jets a year ago, but the fighters remained in the U.S. to complete certification testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Bahrain has formally inducted its new fleet of Bell AH-1Z helicopters into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The meeting will come as Austin is in Bahrain and includes nations that are a part of the Combined Maritime Forces partnership under the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
A target of summer 2024 has been set for direct air service between the U.S. and Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin will increase its production pace over the next two to three years to an eventual pace of four F-16s per month.
Paris Air Show

By Aaron Karp
The Bahrain carrier said it saw “accelerated” demand for leisure destinations in summer 2022.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Bahrain’s flag carrier last served the US more than 25 years ago.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier will become the first to offer a nonstop link between Bahrain and the emirate.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Ras Al Khaimah is set to become the fourth emirate to be served by the Indian LCC.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier last flew to the Italian city in 2012.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
New destinations in Italy, France and the UK are joining the airline’s network.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The planned service comes nearly a year after the two countries normalized their diplomatic relations.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
A third aircraft will be based in Lithuania’s capital, while Wizz’s Abu Dhabi-based offshoot is starting flights to Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The services will increase the airline’s leisure offer to destinations in Europe.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The airlines said the agreement will boost connectivity in the region.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Singapore will return to the airline’s network after an absence of more than a decade.
Airports & Networks

By Alan Dron
The agreement builds on a 2018 MOU between the two flag-carriers.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Ras Al Khaimah looks set to become the third destination in the United Arab Emirates to be served by Bahrain’s national carrier.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
As Gulf Air explores the potential for flights to Ras Al Khaimah, Routes takes a look at the airline’s current operations.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Scheduled flights have resumed today following the detente reached last week.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The restoration of diplomatic relations between Qatar and four Arab states looks set to have big implications for oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways.
Airports & Networks