Bahrain Repositions Fleet Amid Regional Conflict

A large-scale evacuation of civilian aircraft took place at Bahrain International Airport on March 10, 2026, with at least 21 aircraft relocated to Al-Ula International Airport and Dammam International Airport. Gulf Air, which operates a fleet of 45 aircraft, has repositioned part of its fleet to Dammam International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The move comes amid tensions between Bahrain and Iran, with the small island Kingdom having been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones. According to ch-aviation data, Gulf Air has operated repatriation services to London Heathrow, Mumbai, and Bangkok from Dammam International Airport. This relocation may be part of a broader effort to protect Gulf Air’s fleet and operations in the face of regional tensions. The move was first reported by AeroTime.