Bahrain AirShow 2010
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Mr Thegyepsy
Thank you, you don’t to be confused. I do, I am a banker and HR professional. I started working as a banker and moved to HR after spending many years in core-banking positions to address relevant projects. I am happy as an HR professional and an active pivotal member in internal banking committees; both areas trained me to be well-balanced in making any opinion. I hope this clarifies your confusion, though I don't think I have an obligation to disclose my professional background and prefer to keep it to myself.
Now, if you think that Bahrain doesn’t have the ability to do an air show, I think “If you have a will, there is away”. This is a challenge for Bahrain government to prove itself and use all options to achieve its ambitions either through sourcing or outsourcing, unless they have to think in one direction! (contracting agencies, experts, .etc whatever they have in mind). This is a valuable opportunity to attract investment and creates jobs for locals. A weak would consider high-net worth projects impossible; a strong one would snatch them and employs them and progress forward without limit. The million journey starts with a step and the first step is the will.
Separate to above, when I quoted the word ‘narrow-minded’ and ‘low exposure’ I made it clear that ‘SOME’ and I did not generalise, contrary to your input.
I listed many facts about Dubai’s financial system and there were no single refutable opinion about monopoly policies, money laundering, lack of transparency in sovereign funds, .etc (in fact UAE officials acknowledge these facts and I am ready to add more to the list). I was even very objective towards Bahrain and talked about the negative side of its economy. I can elaborate further if you would like, but I don’t think this forum is intended for debating economic conditions.
Thank you
Thank you, you don’t to be confused. I do, I am a banker and HR professional. I started working as a banker and moved to HR after spending many years in core-banking positions to address relevant projects. I am happy as an HR professional and an active pivotal member in internal banking committees; both areas trained me to be well-balanced in making any opinion. I hope this clarifies your confusion, though I don't think I have an obligation to disclose my professional background and prefer to keep it to myself.
Now, if you think that Bahrain doesn’t have the ability to do an air show, I think “If you have a will, there is away”. This is a challenge for Bahrain government to prove itself and use all options to achieve its ambitions either through sourcing or outsourcing, unless they have to think in one direction! (contracting agencies, experts, .etc whatever they have in mind). This is a valuable opportunity to attract investment and creates jobs for locals. A weak would consider high-net worth projects impossible; a strong one would snatch them and employs them and progress forward without limit. The million journey starts with a step and the first step is the will.
Separate to above, when I quoted the word ‘narrow-minded’ and ‘low exposure’ I made it clear that ‘SOME’ and I did not generalise, contrary to your input.
I listed many facts about Dubai’s financial system and there were no single refutable opinion about monopoly policies, money laundering, lack of transparency in sovereign funds, .etc (in fact UAE officials acknowledge these facts and I am ready to add more to the list). I was even very objective towards Bahrain and talked about the negative side of its economy. I can elaborate further if you would like, but I don’t think this forum is intended for debating economic conditions.
Thank you
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Airshow
Dubai Airshow's new website has just gone live and it's looking very slick! 
www.DubaiAirshow.aero
I love the way it's not dripping with 'national pride'
Bahrain Airshow certainly has it's work cut out!
www.DubaiAirshow.aero
I love the way it's not dripping with 'national pride'
Bahrain Airshow certainly has it's work cut out!
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Just some updated info for those that are interested.
The confirmed dates for the Bahrain Airshow are in.
The Bahrain Airshow takes place 2 months after the Dubai Airshow.
Dates: 21-23 January 2010
Location: Sakhir Airbase
Tickets: By invitation only (according to the info on the pdf)
Official website: Farnborough
The confirmed dates for the Bahrain Airshow are in.
The Bahrain Airshow takes place 2 months after the Dubai Airshow.
Dates: 21-23 January 2010
Location: Sakhir Airbase
Tickets: By invitation only (according to the info on the pdf)
Official website: Farnborough
Last edited by Mike.Park; 8th January 2009 at 07:52. Reason: Replaced Sheikh Isa Airbase with Sakhir Airbase
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From: England
I remember the run up to the first Grand Prix and the construction of the international circuit, which was not 'simply a matter of' doing what
Ecclestone wanted, particularly when the date was brought forward by a few months.
Some expats were constantly going on about it, predicting an unfinished circuit, traffic chaos, total cock ups etc. It actually went very well and continues to be a success. They were wrong.
Before some people repeat their mistakes, I suspect the Air Show may be aimed at industry, not the general public.
And can I remind you all of the undoubted fiasco that was the tax-payer funded Millenium Dome in London on New Year's Eve 1999?
If you want an expensive cock-up to go off without a hitch, get us Brits in. We're really rather good at it.
So, on a positive note, why not hope the airshow is a success for a country in which some of us have chosen to live? We are all interested in aviation and presumably welcome success wherever it occurs. After all, it's unlikely they'll cancel the airshow in Bahrain because the car park is too wet. No wait! That happened at Fairford (UK) International Air Tattoo where tens of thousands were turned away. Got a refund though, which was nice.
Ecclestone wanted, particularly when the date was brought forward by a few months.
Some expats were constantly going on about it, predicting an unfinished circuit, traffic chaos, total cock ups etc. It actually went very well and continues to be a success. They were wrong.
Before some people repeat their mistakes, I suspect the Air Show may be aimed at industry, not the general public.
And can I remind you all of the undoubted fiasco that was the tax-payer funded Millenium Dome in London on New Year's Eve 1999?
If you want an expensive cock-up to go off without a hitch, get us Brits in. We're really rather good at it.
So, on a positive note, why not hope the airshow is a success for a country in which some of us have chosen to live? We are all interested in aviation and presumably welcome success wherever it occurs. After all, it's unlikely they'll cancel the airshow in Bahrain because the car park is too wet. No wait! That happened at Fairford (UK) International Air Tattoo where tens of thousands were turned away. Got a refund though, which was nice.
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Probably for the same reason that all Northern Hemisphere air shows are held in summer: the weather. Just because Paris/Farnborough are in July/August, would you shift Fairford to a more fashionable November? Thought not, because then you'd have to seriously think about car parks.
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Mike
I just got an email info from the Farnborough people that indicates the show will be at the new Sakhir airport next to the International Circuit.
Makes sense as there are no mil units there (yet), the highway to there is almost finished and there's plenty of facilities for corporate hostility at the circuit.
Where did you get the Shaik Isa info? Just out of interest.
I just got an email info from the Farnborough people that indicates the show will be at the new Sakhir airport next to the International Circuit.
Makes sense as there are no mil units there (yet), the highway to there is almost finished and there's plenty of facilities for corporate hostility at the circuit.
Where did you get the Shaik Isa info? Just out of interest.
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From: Manchester
Where did you get the Shaik Isa info?
Any chance you PMing me directions?
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Mike
The Sakhir airport is no secret. 12,000 ft runway overlooked by the Hamad Town escarpment and next to the Formula One Circuit. Hangar big enough for anything but an A380. If you look on google earth you can see the old 6000 ft runway which is now a taxiway. No ICAO designator yet because it's private for the moment.
Big white crosses on both ends of the runway but an ILS calibrator was whizzing about a few months ago.
Sakhir? Shaik Isa? Jumble up the letters and you can take your pick. Believe it when you see it.
The Sakhir airport is no secret. 12,000 ft runway overlooked by the Hamad Town escarpment and next to the Formula One Circuit. Hangar big enough for anything but an A380. If you look on google earth you can see the old 6000 ft runway which is now a taxiway. No ICAO designator yet because it's private for the moment.
Big white crosses on both ends of the runway but an ILS calibrator was whizzing about a few months ago.
Sakhir? Shaik Isa? Jumble up the letters and you can take your pick. Believe it when you see it.
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Satellite photo of the Bahrain archipelago taken in September 2008...big file, but Sakhir airfield (with parallel taxiway) can clearly be seen.
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7...008copymu8.jpg
http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/7...008copymu8.jpg
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AIR SHOW IS A SELL-OUT!
MANAMA: Demand for space at Bahrain's first international air show has been so overwhelming that organisers had to reject approaches from additional companies hoping to take part, it emerged yesterday.
A total of 40 organisations working in business, defence and commercial aviation were offered the chance to participate in the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) 2010, but Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company chairman Talal Alzain revealed it could have been more.
"The 40 exclusive business chalets for the event have been sold out for quite a while and on top of that, there was also a substantial demand for more," he told a Press conference yesterday.
The show gets underway Thursday at the Sakhir Airbase from 9am and runs until Saturday.
MANAMA: Demand for space at Bahrain's first international air show has been so overwhelming that organisers had to reject approaches from additional companies hoping to take part, it emerged yesterday.
A total of 40 organisations working in business, defence and commercial aviation were offered the chance to participate in the Bahrain International Air Show (BIAS) 2010, but Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company chairman Talal Alzain revealed it could have been more.
"The 40 exclusive business chalets for the event have been sold out for quite a while and on top of that, there was also a substantial demand for more," he told a Press conference yesterday.
The show gets underway Thursday at the Sakhir Airbase from 9am and runs until Saturday.
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10,000 expected at Air Show opening
By TOM HANRATTY, Posted on » Thursday, January 21, 2010
MANAMA: More than 10,000 people are expected to descend on Sakhir Airbase this morning for the opening of the first Bahrain International Air Show.
That includes more than 2,000 specially invited corporate guests and a host of international delegations.
The 5,000 public tickets made available for tomorrow have already sold out, but about half of the tickets for today and Saturday are still available, according to organisers.
The event will feature three days of air displays by a range
of aircraft, as well as a raft of family entertainment in the public area, and is being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Economic Development Board chairman, has urged EDB members to exert all efforts to support the air show's supreme organising committee, led by Southern Governor Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
This aims to make the show's first edition successful in consolidating Bahrain's renowned reputation in hosting international exhibitions and successful business meetings, EDB executive director Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa said yesterday.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/source/XXXII/307/pdf/page06.pdf
Family fun at air show
A RAFT of family entertainment has been lined up over the next three days as Bahrain makes its debut on the international air show scene.
Organisers of the three-day Bahrain International Air Show 2010 have teamed up with Adhari Park to keep visitors of all ages happy with amusements such as river rides, mini jets and go-karts, magic shows, hip-hop shows, firework displays and competitions each of the three days.
A special Heritage Park has also been created to give visitors the opportunity to explore local arts, crafts, music and customs. However, it is the spectacular flying and aerobatic displays that are expected to generate most interest.
Kicking off at 1.30pm each day, the displays include some of the world's most decorated teams and pilots, including the Royal Bahrain Air Force Display Team, the French Air Force Display Team, the Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Display Team and solo pilot Mark Jefferies.
Crowds of up to 10,000 people are expected to descend on the Sakhir Airbase this morning for the official opening of the show at 11am.
Chief among them will be His Majesty King Hamad, under whose patronage the event is taking place.
However, people can head down to the venue earlier and the doors will open on all three days from 10am to 5.30pm.
Among those at the opening will be more than 2,000 specially invited corporate guests and a host of international delegations.
Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday toured the media centre and heritage village at BIAS accompanied by assistant under-secretary for Civil Aviation Affairs Captain Abdulrahman Al Gaoud and hailed the preparations.
She was briefed on the preparations by Bahrain Royal Air Force media committee head Lt Colonel Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and the organisational committee media head Yousef Mahmoud.
Organised by Farnborough International Limited (FIL) and Civil Aviation Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain (CAA), 40 luxury business chalets at the venue have been snapped up by some of the biggest names in aviation.
Participating companies will be afforded exclusive one-on-one opportunities to showcase products and services to potential buyers, visiting delegations, the media, trade partners and public visitors.
Among those taking part in the show are Airbus, Gulf Air, TAG Aeronautics, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc, Gulf Aviation Technologies, Bahrain Air and SELEX Sistemi Integrati.
Participation at the event is costing each company $155,000 (BD58,590) - including catering, an executive car, access to the VIP pavilion and aircraft parking space, if required.
However, the show is expected to be significantly different from any other aerospace event in the Middle East.
Tickets for the public event cost BD7 for adults and BD3 for children aged under 15 and are available at Batelco stores in Seef Mall, Bahrain City Centre and Bahrain International Airport; by calling the ticket hotline on 8000 8181; or by visiting Bahrain International Airshow - Welcome.
People visiting BIAS 2010 today are advised to park at the Bahrain International Circuit, from where they will be shuttled by bus to the adjacent air show venue.
By TOM HANRATTY, Posted on » Thursday, January 21, 2010
MANAMA: More than 10,000 people are expected to descend on Sakhir Airbase this morning for the opening of the first Bahrain International Air Show.
That includes more than 2,000 specially invited corporate guests and a host of international delegations.
The 5,000 public tickets made available for tomorrow have already sold out, but about half of the tickets for today and Saturday are still available, according to organisers.
The event will feature three days of air displays by a range
of aircraft, as well as a raft of family entertainment in the public area, and is being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Economic Development Board chairman, has urged EDB members to exert all efforts to support the air show's supreme organising committee, led by Southern Governor Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
This aims to make the show's first edition successful in consolidating Bahrain's renowned reputation in hosting international exhibitions and successful business meetings, EDB executive director Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa said yesterday.
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/source/XXXII/307/pdf/page06.pdf
Family fun at air show
A RAFT of family entertainment has been lined up over the next three days as Bahrain makes its debut on the international air show scene.
Organisers of the three-day Bahrain International Air Show 2010 have teamed up with Adhari Park to keep visitors of all ages happy with amusements such as river rides, mini jets and go-karts, magic shows, hip-hop shows, firework displays and competitions each of the three days.
A special Heritage Park has also been created to give visitors the opportunity to explore local arts, crafts, music and customs. However, it is the spectacular flying and aerobatic displays that are expected to generate most interest.
Kicking off at 1.30pm each day, the displays include some of the world's most decorated teams and pilots, including the Royal Bahrain Air Force Display Team, the French Air Force Display Team, the Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Display Team and solo pilot Mark Jefferies.
Crowds of up to 10,000 people are expected to descend on the Sakhir Airbase this morning for the official opening of the show at 11am.
Chief among them will be His Majesty King Hamad, under whose patronage the event is taking place.
However, people can head down to the venue earlier and the doors will open on all three days from 10am to 5.30pm.
Among those at the opening will be more than 2,000 specially invited corporate guests and a host of international delegations.
Culture and Information Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa yesterday toured the media centre and heritage village at BIAS accompanied by assistant under-secretary for Civil Aviation Affairs Captain Abdulrahman Al Gaoud and hailed the preparations.
She was briefed on the preparations by Bahrain Royal Air Force media committee head Lt Colonel Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Nuaimi and the organisational committee media head Yousef Mahmoud.
Organised by Farnborough International Limited (FIL) and Civil Aviation Affairs for the Kingdom of Bahrain (CAA), 40 luxury business chalets at the venue have been snapped up by some of the biggest names in aviation.
Participating companies will be afforded exclusive one-on-one opportunities to showcase products and services to potential buyers, visiting delegations, the media, trade partners and public visitors.
Among those taking part in the show are Airbus, Gulf Air, TAG Aeronautics, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc, Gulf Aviation Technologies, Bahrain Air and SELEX Sistemi Integrati.
Participation at the event is costing each company $155,000 (BD58,590) - including catering, an executive car, access to the VIP pavilion and aircraft parking space, if required.
However, the show is expected to be significantly different from any other aerospace event in the Middle East.
Tickets for the public event cost BD7 for adults and BD3 for children aged under 15 and are available at Batelco stores in Seef Mall, Bahrain City Centre and Bahrain International Airport; by calling the ticket hotline on 8000 8181; or by visiting Bahrain International Airshow - Welcome.
People visiting BIAS 2010 today are advised to park at the Bahrain International Circuit, from where they will be shuttled by bus to the adjacent air show venue.
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Out of the 40 chalets it's not so many major aviation related companies attending the event. First edition, just after the Dubai Airshow isn't a very attractive package. It's getting boring to have foreign companies organizing events every 3 months and I don't think the industry has so much money to spend in useless marketing gifts.
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Rolling Thunder
The F16 and F18 plus Rafaele put on a thundering good display, the SU27
was a bit of a disapointment, all the other formation displays were nicely flown.
The Sakir base will be home to the Royal flight, and the next airshow is penciled in for 2012
was a bit of a disapointment, all the other formation displays were nicely flown.
The Sakir base will be home to the Royal flight, and the next airshow is penciled in for 2012