Gulf Air Developments
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From: Jeeddah
um no! if the airline wasn't developing then why would they order 35 airbus aircraft's? the new "livery" and the new hangar .Its sad to see the airline with such status going down the tubes!hopefully it will jump right back up!
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From: W300
i dont see us makin a big fuss about us holding overhead voci or vabb everytime we go there! i hope they do stop flyin here according to the article more paxs for us! like bia gives a rats ass about air india!
they dont care about there own national airline!
they dont care about there own national airline!
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From: Jeeddah
i guess Bahrain does care about the national airline.You guys are really being negative.The new livery,The new airplanes and the hangar. I guess it does show that the airline is doing pretty good!The only reason EK and QR are at the top is that the government wont stop supporting them.Hopefully gf will be doing pretty well soon!
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From: Manchester
The new livery,The new airplanes and the hangar. I guess it does show that the airline is doing pretty good!
The vast majority of us want to see one thing happen - for Gulf Air to return to financial profitability!!
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From: Jeeddah
I know that! but i also want to see the airline gain its reputation back ! 99% of the Bahrain hate the airline and would "love to see it go down" because of its lousy service and the old airplanes! financial profitability is one thing but having the support from the country is vital!
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From: Kingdom of Bahrain
99% of us hate Gulf Air ? 
who are you to say this ? are you Bahraini ? Dont talk in our name please.
Most of the Bahraini people like Gulf Air,maybe we could criticize it in something but this doesnt mean that we hate it !!
It is The national carrier of our country and we love it !
who are you to say this ? are you Bahraini ? Dont talk in our name please.
Most of the Bahraini people like Gulf Air,maybe we could criticize it in something but this doesnt mean that we hate it !!
It is The national carrier of our country and we love it !
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From: Just around the corner
I'm an expat, live in Bahrain and if possible will always fly GF around the Gulf. Where I have a say or can influence travel arrangements then I believe in supporting the country's national airline.
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From: Manchester
Gulf Air may modify Airbus parts
Posted on » Saturday, August 01, 2009
GULF AIR could modify the mechanics of some of its planes after airlines were ordered to replace speed probes on Airbus A330 and A340 jets linked to the loss of an Air France flight.
Officials yesterday said they would review the component requirements specified by manufacturers, following the death of 228 people on board an A330-200 that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in June this year.
The decision follows orders from plane manufacturer Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which said "pitot" speed monitors made by the European electronics giant Thales should be replaced by those of the US firm Goodrich.
Investigators believe false data from the speed monitors could have contributed to the crash of Flight 447 in the Atlantic on June 1 and airlines have already begun replacing the devices.
But recently an Airbus A320 plane equipped with new generation pitot probes made by Thales experienced a similar malfunction, causing pilots' unions to demand versions built by Goodrich.
A Gulf Air spokeswoman yesterday said the airline would fully co-operate with industry requirements.
"The safety of passengers is of utmost importance to Gulf Air and as part of our standard operating procedures we will review component requirements as specified by manufactures and regulators, and reconfigure as necessary," she said.
Air France has already confirmed it will comply with the decision and update its fleet.
Gulf Air last month urged passengers not to panic following a second incident involving an Airbus A330-200 in just over a week.
An A330-200 operated by JetStar had to make an emergency landing at the Guam International Airport last month after a fire broke out in the cockpit.
It was on its way from Osaka, Japan, to Coolangatta, Australia, with 200 people on board.
Posted on » Saturday, August 01, 2009
GULF AIR could modify the mechanics of some of its planes after airlines were ordered to replace speed probes on Airbus A330 and A340 jets linked to the loss of an Air France flight.
Officials yesterday said they would review the component requirements specified by manufacturers, following the death of 228 people on board an A330-200 that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in June this year.
The decision follows orders from plane manufacturer Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which said "pitot" speed monitors made by the European electronics giant Thales should be replaced by those of the US firm Goodrich.
Investigators believe false data from the speed monitors could have contributed to the crash of Flight 447 in the Atlantic on June 1 and airlines have already begun replacing the devices.
But recently an Airbus A320 plane equipped with new generation pitot probes made by Thales experienced a similar malfunction, causing pilots' unions to demand versions built by Goodrich.
A Gulf Air spokeswoman yesterday said the airline would fully co-operate with industry requirements.
"The safety of passengers is of utmost importance to Gulf Air and as part of our standard operating procedures we will review component requirements as specified by manufactures and regulators, and reconfigure as necessary," she said.
Air France has already confirmed it will comply with the decision and update its fleet.
Gulf Air last month urged passengers not to panic following a second incident involving an Airbus A330-200 in just over a week.
An A330-200 operated by JetStar had to make an emergency landing at the Guam International Airport last month after a fire broke out in the cockpit.
It was on its way from Osaka, Japan, to Coolangatta, Australia, with 200 people on board.
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From: 39000 FT
Those where the days driftdown-GF loyalty
Wish I still thought like you drift down, GF burnt me out being a loyal pax a while ago now. Not sure what, other than perhaps more direct flights, keeps you with GF considering they offer by far an inferior soft and hard product relatively.
Although if you're happy GF are lucky and should indeed appreciate your custom considering the perpetual purgatory in which GF exists; will Mr Majalis be the light at the end of GF's current darker than black tunnel?
Oddy.
Although if you're happy GF are lucky and should indeed appreciate your custom considering the perpetual purgatory in which GF exists; will Mr Majalis be the light at the end of GF's current darker than black tunnel?
Oddy.
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From: Manchester
Majali takes over as new Gulf Air chief executive
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=256814
"Gulf Air has a great history and legacy that has made it the recognised and respected airline it is today," Mr Majali said.
"It has some tough challenges ahead, as does the entire airline industry, which is operating in difficult conditions at the moment.
"I am here to make sure that the direction the airline is heading in, and the decisions that are made, are right for Gulf Air and for the kingdom."
http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/NewsDetails.aspx?storyid=256814
"Gulf Air has a great history and legacy that has made it the recognised and respected airline it is today," Mr Majali said.
"It has some tough challenges ahead, as does the entire airline industry, which is operating in difficult conditions at the moment.
"I am here to make sure that the direction the airline is heading in, and the decisions that are made, are right for Gulf Air and for the kingdom."
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From: Manchester
- MPs expect CEO to reduce losses by cutting costs
- MPs reject large-scale lay-offs of Bahrainis
- New CEO has experience in turning round state carrier
Interesting article in Reuters.
New Gulf Air CEO should cut costs, but no lay-offs-MPs | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
- MPs reject large-scale lay-offs of Bahrainis
- New CEO has experience in turning round state carrier
Interesting article in Reuters.
New Gulf Air CEO should cut costs, but no lay-offs-MPs | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
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From: East of the sun & west of the moon
So how long is the lifespan of the new CEO predicted to be?
With the set of rules imposed on him by the various Members of the Board, his hands are already tied.
Gulf Air can not be profitable, and, simultaneously, be a social project for keeping local people out of unemployment.
Since nobody wants to make this unpopular decision, the CEO's will have to take the blame.
He wont last long, is my guess, two years at the most.
With the set of rules imposed on him by the various Members of the Board, his hands are already tied.
Gulf Air can not be profitable, and, simultaneously, be a social project for keeping local people out of unemployment.
Since nobody wants to make this unpopular decision, the CEO's will have to take the blame.
He wont last long, is my guess, two years at the most.