Rather unfortunate, however, probably just a matter of time. My reading of the tea leaves has been that nearly everyone at Gulf Air expected this during the last few months.
Seems to be a very typical regional phenonemon that statements of "commitment" are made, but then there is a failure to follow-up. Since Hogan's departure, it also seems that the two owner states had radically different views for the future of Gulf Air, including on issues of leadership and commitment especially of the financial nature.
Oh well, at least one less item of uncertainly for Gulf Air's future.