Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has organized the second Gulf Flight Safety Association (GFSA) Conference for 2024, at the Mövenpick Hotel, Bahrain.
The two-day conference began with a welcome address by Captain Qasim Ismaeel, Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Air, highlighting the significance of such conference and the airline’s commitment to creating a robust aviation safety culture in the Gulf region and beyond.
Captain Qasim Ismaeel, stated that, “These gatherings are crucial for the continuous improvement of safety standards within our industry. We are honored to host this prestigious event in Bahrain and contribute to the global conversation on aviation safety.”
The first day of the conference revolved around topics such as Aircraft Damage & Weather Risks, Dangerous Goods (DG) Incidents, Ground-Handling. The second day of the Conference highlighted reports from various Safety Groups, presentations from Airbus, UAE Presidential Flight and Symbiotics and carried out positive interaction among members addressing industry-related safety challenges.
At the conference, attendees reaffirmed their commitment to elevating safety by driving innovation and fostering collaboration. With the integration of cutting-edge technology, human factors considerations, and a proactive safety culture, the Gulf region continues to set a global standard for aviation excellence.
Operating since 1950, Gulf Air is one of the earliest airlines established in the Middle East. Recently, Gulf Air secured ‘APEX Five Star Global Airline Award’, marking a key milestone in its transformation journey, and reinforcing its commitment to delivering customer service excellence. The airline was also recognized as “World’s Most Improved Airline” in 2022 by Skytrax.
