Aug 11 2014
The Company is BEONTRA’s first client in Middle East for the B Route Development
Manama, Bahrain 11 August 2014: Bahrain Airport Company, the manager and operator of Bahrain International Airport, recently signed a deal with BEONTRA, a Lockheed Martin company, for the implementation of its cutting-edge route analysis tool B Route Development.
With air travel expected to rise 5.8% over 2014* the technology will allow BAC to calculate, analyse and present route cases to airlines, while being able to re-calculate and amend on-demand. This means ensuring that airlines are provided with the most efficient service possible, delivering high-quality route analysis.
Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, CEO Bahrain Airport Company commented; “We look forward to a very successful partnership with BEONTRA as we are embarking on a pioneering and ambitious journey to modernize Bahrain International Airport. I believe that it is through strategic partnerships such as this one and the industry knowledge that it brings along that we can succeed in fulfilling our vision of being a friendly and efficient airport. I am also confident in the support that BEONTRA will provide.”
B Route Development acts as a standalone application, but logically it extends the BEONTRA’s scenario planning product suite. It is based on Sabre MIDT, OAG schedule and data such as airport passenger surveys or statistics. The software is a powerful tool that allows the user to develop and build route cases in a clear, step driven process. The data is delivered in an interactive format with graphics and data grids, allowing rapid integration into PowerPoint presentations and Excel worksheets for improved analysis and collaboration.
The deal is BEONTRA’s first in the Middle East for its module B Route Development and follows the acquisition by Lockheed Martin in March this year. The company’s technology is a key part of Lockheed Martin’s vision of ‘kerb to cloud’ suite of airport technology solutions which includes the Chroma Airport Suite and Logic Suite of ramp management offerings.
Christian Roth, CEO BEONTRA said: “It is a special honour for BEONTRA to welcome Bahrain International Airport as our first client in the Middle East using B Route Development. We are all very excited to start the project and support BAC in further developing BAH’s route network. I am sure it will be a great success!”
Having started out with only 24 passengers on its first scheduled flight, Bahrain International Airport now serves over 7.3M passengers (2013). As the primary hub for Gulf Air, Bahrain International Airport is a major airport for transit traffic from Europe to the Middle East and Asia.
BAC is the authority responsible for enhancing BIA and increasing the airport’s contribution to the local economy in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision. In its operational role, BAC is responsible for elevating the airport’s operations, infrastructure and services. This is set to improve BIA’s capabilities and cater to the growing number of passengers as well as the changing demands of stakeholders.
About Bahrain Airport Company (BAC)
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) was established in 2008 with the mandate of developing Bahrain International Airport (BIA). A key role is to deliver enhanced and expanded capacity and infrastructure to accommodate future growth. BAC also manages the operations and commercial aspects of the airport. For more information visit: Web: www.bahrainairport.com
For more information:
Bahrain Airport Company Media Contact:
Afrah Faraj,
Corporate Communications Officer
Tel: (+973) 17353261
Email: Corporate.Communications@bac.bh
Twitter:@BahrainAirport;
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bahrain.Airport;
Flickr:www.flickr.com/bahrainairport/
About Lockheed Martin:
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 115,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s net sales for 2013 were $45.4 billion.
About Lockheed Martin Airports Division
Lockheed Martin is a leading provider of airport and air traffic operational systems to the global aviation industry. Our aviation heritage is unmatched; and our focus on innovation, research and development key in developing more efficient and effective aviation operations in to the future.
Our airport operational platform, the Chroma Airport Suite, is trusted by over 70 airports across 3 continents to help more efficiently handle 700,000,000 passengers and 3,000,000 flight movements annually. Our air traffic systems manage over 60% of the world’s airspace and are responsible for making generating greater capacity via more effective flow management.
Our people, track record, heritage and international reach provide customers across the aviation sector with the confidence to trust our systems to deliver the next generation of truly collaborative, efficient and data-rich operations.
*IATA figures March 2014 www.iata.org/pressroom/pr/Pages/2014-03-12-01.aspx
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