Bahrain Airport Services reaches SAP partnership deal

Bahrain Airport Services reaches SAP partnership deal

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), which plays a strategic role in managing the operations of Bahrain International Airport, yesterday signed a partnership with global technology giant SAP to digitally transform Bahrain's aviation market amid the pandemic.

While COVID-19 has made a major impact on passenger travel, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the Middle East to witness an annual growth of 4.4% in passenger flights until 2039.

Bahrain's aviation recovery will be driven by the use of innovative technologies.

The global Smart Airports market is set to top $22.6 billion by 2025, according to the firm Report Linker.

In 2019, BAS handled 8.5 million passengers 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