Bahrain Airport Services digitally transforms the Kingdom’s Aviation sector

Bahrain Airport Services digitally transforms the Kingdom’s Aviation sector

Bahrain Airport Services, which plays a strategic role in the operations of Bahrain International Airport, announced a partnership with global technology company SAP to digitally transform Bahrain's aviation market post-COVID-19.



While COVID-19 has made a major impact on passenger travel, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), predicts the Middle East will see a 4.4 percent growth in passenger journeys over the through 2039. Bahrain's aviation recovery will be driven by the use of innovative technologies. The global Smart Airports market is set to top USD 22.6 billion by 2025, according to the firm Report Linker.



In 2019, Bahrain Airport Services handled 8.5 million passenger and 8 million baggage items, served 6.5 million in-flight meals, and managed 125,000 tons of freight. Supporting aviation innovation, Bahrain Airport Services will digitally integrate six lines of business: ground operations, cargo, catering, aircraft engineering, learning and development, and an aircraft engineering training center called BAETC.



"As part of Bahrain Airport Service's goals for setting standards for high performance in aviation services, we needed full and real-time visibility on our operations and passengers,“ said Mr. Salman Al- Mahmeed, CEO, Bahrain Airport Services. "Thanks to our digital transformation with SAP, we will seamlessly integrate our