Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA 2012), Dubai, 12th December 2012: Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), a subsidiary of Bahrain Mumtalaket Holding Company, today signed an agreement to take part in the third edition of BIAS, taking place 16-18 January 2014. The agreement follows the aviation academy’s highly successful participation at both the 2012 and 2010 events.

GAA is the Kingdom’s only approved aviation provider and offers a comprehensive range of structured training programmes and courses for all aviation personnel in the industry.  Its presence at BIAS is now integral to its business development programme and stands to become the leader in aviation training throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Speaking about the signing, Mahmood AlBalooshi, Chief Executive Officer at GAA, said, “The unique nature of BIAS makes for the perfect environment in which to develop business relationships and create new ones. It is well organised and well attended, and has provided opportunities for GAA to become one of the leading training suppliers in the region. We look forward to attending the 2014 show.”

Amanda Stainer, Exhibitions and Events Director for Farnborough International Ltd, further added, “GAA’s continued commitment to BIAS reflects the events growing status in the region as a leading aviation business event. Along with the other organisations such as, Lockheed Martin, TAG and Selex Systems, that have already signed-up, BIAS 2014 looks set to be another excellent show.”