IATA commends Bahrain's excellent services

Manama, Oct. 21 (BNA): The Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications’ Air Navigation Department at Civil Aviation Affairs has been recognized by the biggest trade association of the world’s airlines in air transport. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lent its praise to the excellent services provided by MTT in Bahrain's Flight Information Region, in a recent letter sent from George Rhodes, Assistant Director of Infrastructure, IATA Middle East and North Africa. IATA, along with its 250 international airline members, thanked Bahrain for its ongoing efforts in developing its civil aviation industry and for its continued cooperation with IATA to ensure the provision of safe and efficient Air Navigation Services to the airspace users. Rhodes stated: "The Bahrain ANS department and its dedicated staff have continually worked with all stakeholders addressing both internal and regional challenges to assure an efficient and safe aviation system that meets the needs of an ever growing aviation industry.| He also praised the Air Navigation Directorate’s work with IATA in achieving common goals. On this occasion, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, expressed his appreciation of the confidence IATA has placed in Bahrain’s civil Aviation industry and the recognition of Bahrain as a pioneering country in the sector. He also stressed the importance of diligence required to enhance air traffic safety and movement in coordination with all partners in the civil aviation industry. From his side, Ali Ahmed Mohammed, Director of Air Navigation, thanked IATA for their appreciation letter, and acknowledged the efforts of the employees working in this field. He further added that the Directorate of Air Navigation, in coordination with all its partners in the civil aviation industry, contributes in enhancing the leading position of Bahrain at international and regional levels, striving to provide excellent service levels in accordance with the international standards and recommended practices of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It is worth mentioning that the Kingdom of Bahrain has provided air navigation services to all users of Bahrain's airspace since the late 1950s, and has gained the trust of the international community. The number of aircrafts overflying Bahrain’s Flight Information Region is approximately 500,000 annually.