What Happened
Luxury Carrier Eyes Premium Market With New Air Operator Certificate
Boutique airline beOnd has signed a Letter of Intent with Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs to explore obtaining a new Air Operator Certificate in the country. The move could see beOnd base up to 10 aircraft in Bahrain by 2030, serving the premium leisure and business markets. The operation is expected to create over 1,200 direct jobs and contribute approximately $1.2-1.5 billion to Bahrain’s GDP. beOnd’s expansion into Bahrain follows its recent launch of a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia and further consolidates its presence in the Middle East. This development was first reported by AeroTime.