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Close on the heels of successfully hosting 2009 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, national carrier Gulf Air announced its sponsorship to another big event the kingdom by hosting the Bahrain International Air Show 2010 (BIAS).
The first of its kind for the kingdom to host such a specialised show, the Bahrain International Air Show will be held from January 21 to 23 at the Sakhir Airfield, adjacent to the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC).
The Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority signed a memorandum of understanding last year with Farnborough International Limited - organisers of the Farnborough Air Show and similar airspace events.
The agreement was signed between Gulf Air senior management and Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority in a ceremony held at Civil Aviation Headquarters in the presence of officials from Farnborough International.
"Gulf Air is proud to have become the official carrier of the event," said Gulf Air chief executive officer Bjšrn NŠf.
"As the national carrier it is but natural for us to involve in such an event that will not only add great value to the growing prominence of the kingdom in the international arena but also open up vast business opportunities for the aerospace industry.
"Bahrain is one of the few economies that has successfully managed the global downturn and has become a preferred business destination for major businesses because of the government that has chartered out long-term development plan though its 'Vision 2030'."
Multinationals that have signed up to the event include Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, TAG Aeronautics, Bell Helicopter Textron, Cessna and Bahrain Aerospace.
