Bahrain in talks to launch direct flights to US
MANAMA, June 21, 2023
Bahrain and United States civil aviation authorities held discussions at a key industry event in Paris on ways to boost bilateral co-operation and also reviewed the ongoing preparations to operate direct commercial flights to US, reported BNA.
The Bahraini team led by Mohammed bin Thamer Al Ka’abi, the Transportation and Telecommunications Minister, met Polly Trottenberg, the Deputy US Transportation Secretary and Acting Head of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FFA), at the Le Bourget Air Show in the French capital.
Al Ka’abi praised the FAA role in the aviation industry sector.
The two sides reviewed ways to enhance cooperation. They also discussed the ongoing preparations to operate direct commercial flights to the United States.
Also at the Paris Air show, Al Ka’abi met Marco Perotti, Vice President of the Italian company Leonardo, and discussed the strong Bahraini-Italian ties.
The minister praised the company's prominent role in the aviation industry.
He invited Italian companies to take part in the Bahrain International Airshow 2024 and utilise the opportunities available in the kingdom's aviation sector, said the BNA report.
Both the meetings were attended by Yousif Mohammed Mahmoud, Director of the Bahrain International Airshow.
