Gulf Air to perform lower emission flypast at Grand Prix

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in cooperation with Formula 1 and Neste plan on performing a lower emission flypast at the 2022 Formula 1 season opener at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

Gulf Air unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with its new corporate identity at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2018 and is now using Sustainable Aviation Fuel provided by Neste to conduct this years’ iconic flypast for the second year in a row.

Captain Waleed AlAlawi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, said, “For the second year in a row, we mark the beginning of the race with a truly special low emission flypast as a commitment to our future strategy to explore the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in our aircraft and standing by our commitment to lower our carbon emissions.

Each year, Gulf Air is always delighted in being the title sponsor of the Formula 1 race at the Bahrain International Circuit.”

Commenting on behalf of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO, said “We are again delighted to see the progress and drive from our partners and hosts to deliver such an exciting spectacle to our fans through the use of new technologies, showcasing their ambition for a more sustainable future.”

Commenting on behalf of Neste, Jonathan Wood, Vice President of Renewable Aviation, said, “We look forward to supporting increased demand for SAF in the Middle East, a region which is well known for being a leader in the aviation sector.”