BAC highlights progress at expo

Manama : Bahrain Airport Company Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah presented a session on Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) ongoing Airport Modernisation Programme (AMP) at the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. 

The three-day event provided a platform for aviation industry leaders to address concerns, discuss solutions, and exchange ideas about the future development of the world’s airports. 

Al Binfalah stressed that the USD1.1 billion AMP is one of the most important projects in Bahrain’s aviation history. Designed with projected passenger demands and aviation trends in mind, the AMP comprises a number of strategic projects that will transform Bahrain International Airport (BIA) into a truly modern
hub.

“Although BIA may not be the biggest airport in the region, we believe that the ongoing revamp of its operations, facilities, services, and critical infrastructure will put it at par with the best airports in the world,” said Al Binfalah. “The AMP is a catalyst for transformation and growth that will maximise the aviation sector’s contribution to the economy, in line with Bahrain’s Vision 2030. Furthermore, it will cement BIA’s position as a leading regional hub, increase the Kingdom’s global connectivity, and create new employment opportunities for its people.”

He added: “The crowning jewel of the AMP is the new 220,000 sqm Passenger Terminal Building, which is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2019. It will expand BIA’s capacity to 14 million passengers per
year.”

More than 300 expert speakers delivered presentations on the industry’s latest projects, trends, and developments. Over 7,000 professionals from 100 countries attended the event, which also featured a number of engaging panel discussions.

The AMP is proceeding on schedule, and once construction of the new Passenger Terminal Building is completed, it will undergo evaluation and operational testing to measure efficiency and readiness of operations before its official opening.