beOnd, a luxury airline with initial operations in the Maldives, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) to explore obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline plans to base up to 10 aircraft in Bahrain by 2030, creating over 1,200 direct and 6,000 indirect jobs.
BeOnd, the luxury carrier, is ramping up its expansion strategy with plans to launch a new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. The move follows GACA's decision to award a national charter carrier tender to BeOnd.
beOnd has announced a $100 million funding round, a strategic partnership with New Pacific Airlines, and a new nonstop service from Milan Malpensa to Red Sea International Airport. The airline aims to expand its operations beyond its core Maldivian market, with a focus on obtaining multiple Air Operator Certificates in different jurisdictions.