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In January, Gulf Air announced orders for 45 aircraft in total with deliveries commencing from Q2 2018. (AFP/File)

July 13th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Bahrain's Gulf Air awards $900M contract to Rolls-Royce for Dreamliner engines

The new agreement between Gulf Air and Rolls-Royce follows recent wide-body orders by the carrier designed to meet its expansion plans.

The airline has reined in its network to focus primarily on regional routes. (File photo)

June 9th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Not out of the red yet: Gulf Air reports 62 percent reduction on 2014 losses

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September 9th, 2015 - 12:28 GMT

Bahrain's Gulf Air plans purchase of 50 Airbus planes

Shiraz will become the airline's third Iranian destination supplementing existing operations to Tehran.

October 19th, 2014 - 11:22 GMT

Gulf Air goes back to Iran

The future aviation super hub was originally slated to open in mid-2009 but after failing to secure an operating license from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Dubai Airports pushed back the launch date.

October 27th, 2013 - 11:05 GMT

Better late than never: Four years late, Dubai World Central airport opens to passengers today