| Description: | An enduring institution in aviation in the Persian Gulf region, Gulf Air has come a long way since starting services in 1950 as the Gulf Aviation Company. Fully owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain through the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, Gulf Air today is a major international airline serving over 40 destinations worldwide through their large and modern fleet. Throughout its long history of operations, the company has always maintained a commitment to the latest aviation technology and an adherence to traditional Arabian hospitality. | |