Prime Highlights:
- BeOnd will launch a premium airline in Bahrain, creating 1,200 jobs and supporting thousands more in related sectors.
- The airline plans to train staff and set up maintenance facilities, making Bahrain a hub for aviation skills.
Key Facts:
- The airline will operate up to 10 planes by 2030, connecting Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
- Over its first five years, beOnd expects to add $1.2–1.5 billion to Bahrain’s economy.
Background:
BeOnd, a premium leisure airline, has signed an agreement with Bahrain to launch a new airline and a centre of excellence, officials announced on Monday. The project will create 1,200 skilled jobs and support over 6,000 more in tourism, hospitality, and logistics.
The airline will train staff and build facilities, making Bahrain a center for aviation skills.
Luxury air travel is growing quickly in the Gulf, with more demand for charter and premium flights from high-net-worth individuals. In December 2025, beOnd began the process to launch an airline and secure an Air Operator Certificate in Saudi Arabia, as part of its broader regional expansion strategy.
Tero Taskila, CEO of beOnd, said, “Establishing a Bahrain-based airline is a natural next step. Together, we can build a premium aviation platform that strengthens connectivity, develops specialised talent, and supports innovation.”
Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, added, “It’s a pleasure to have beOnd as part of our aviation ecosystem. We look forward to seeing beOnd aircraft with a Bahraini AOC.”
BeOnd plans to expand its fleet and open new operating bases globally, continuing to scale its premium leisure offering with simplicity, thoughtful design, and elevated service.
