Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited, Joramco, an Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) expanding joint MRO services.
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This strategic collaboration is an extension to the long-lasting exclusive partnership between Gulf Air and its trusted partner Joramco with more than 250 aircraft heavy maintenance checks completed in the Amman based MRO since 2009.
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The agreement which was signed by Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jeffrey Goh and Joramco’s Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie at the Bahrain Airshow 2024, will explore opportunities for the development of the Gulf Air MRO services in Bahrain including hangar facilities utilizing Joramco’s experience and optimizing the synergies developed between both parties over the last 15 years.
“Gulf Air is in a position to enhance its MRO services and offer them to in-house and 3rd party operators. I was happy to visit Joramco recently and I believe there are opportunities to collaborate further; especially that we are all experiencing increased industry demand for capacity” said Dr. Jeffrey Goh, Gulf Air Group CEO.
Commenting on the agreement, Joramco’s Chief Executive Officer, Fraser Currie said, “We are delighted to enter into this new MOU with our esteemed partner Gulf Air as they explore new and exciting strategic opportunities for MRO services. Joramco and Gulf Air have enjoyed a trusted partnership since 2009 and we now seek to grow that trust for the mutual benefit of both partners.”
About Joramco
With more than six decades of experience, Joramco has built a sound track record as a leading Commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility serving a wide range of customers in the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Africa and the CIS countries, offering services on several aircraft models from the Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer fleets.
Strategically located at a free zone area in Queen Alia International Airport in Amman-Jordan with an infrastructure that includes 5 hangers that can accommodate up to 17 aircraft with expansion plans currently in progress; Joramco is certified by several international & Local regulatory authorities to include the Jordan’s Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (JCARC), U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
About Gulf Air
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 49 cities in 27 countries.
The airline operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition, to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a combination of wide and narrow body fleet. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers.
