Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the operator and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), announced that it is progressing an 11-year extension in relation to Texel Air’s hangar operations at the airport.
The announcement was made on the sidelines
of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2026, held in Manama on 1–2 November,
reflecting BAC’s continued commitment to supporting the development of aviation
businesses in the Kingdom.
The proposed extension would provide a
long-term platform for Texel Air to continue developing its operations and
investing in its facilities at BIA.
It would further reinforce Bahrain’s
position as a key base for the company’s future operations, while supporting
the Kingdom’s broader aviation, air cargo and logistics ambitions.
Texel Air is a subsidiary of Chisholm
Enterprises, which marks 20 years in the Kingdom in 2026.
Since acquiring its twin-bay hangar
facility at BIA in 2025, Texel Air has invested significantly in upgrading the
facility’s infrastructure and services, which support aircraft maintenance,
cargo operations and private aviation.
Ahmed Janahi, Chief Executive Officer of
Bahrain Airport Company, said: “Long-term partnerships give aviation businesses
the confidence to plan, invest and grow. This proposed extension would provide
Texel Air, a Bahrain-based operator, with a platform to further develop its
operations and serve regional and international customers. Supporting that
growth strengthens BIA’s aviation services offering and reflects our commitment
to enabling investment and higher-value economic activity in the Kingdom.”
George Chisholm, Chief Executive Officer of
Chisholm Enterprises, the parent company of Texel Air, said: “Bahrain has been
Texel Air’s home since day one, and this planned 11-year extension is a clear
signal of our long-term commitment to the Kingdom. A long-term agreement with
BAC gives us the confidence to plan the next phase of investment at BIA,
including additional hangar capacity, and to bring more maintenance, charter
and cargo activity to Bahrain. We thank Bahrain Airport Company for its
partnership and support.” -TradeArabia News Service