Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air hosted the second Gulf Flight Safety Association (GFSA) conference at the Mövenpick Hotel in the capital Manama.

 

The two-day event opened with a welcome address by Chief Operating Officer Captain Qasim Ismaeel, who underscored the airline’s dedication to cultivating a robust aviation safety culture throughout the Gulf region and beyond. 

 

In his opening remarks, Captain Qasim Ismaeel, emphasized the importance of such conference, stating, "These gatherings are crucial for the continuous improvement of safety standards within our industry. We are honored to host this prestigious event in Bahrain and contribute to the global conversation on aviation safety."

 

On the opening day, leading industry professionals discussed major topics including aircraft damage and weather risks, dangerous goods incidents as well as ground-handling. 

 

The second day dwelt on reports from various safety groups in addition to presentations from Airbus, UAE Presidential Flight and Symbiotics and positive interaction among members addressing industry-related safety challenges. 

 

As the conference concluded, attendees reaffirmed their commitment to advancing safety through innovation, collaboration, and continual improvement. 

 

By integrating cutting-edge technology, human factors considerations, and a proactive safety culture, the Gulf region continues to set a global standard for aviation excellence, they added.-TradeArabia News Service