Agreement for aircraft rapid intervention vehicles in Bahrain

Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) today said it obtained additional aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicles from AMA Motors Group in a move to further enhance safety of operations and passengers at Bahrain International Airport. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony with AMA Motors Group during Bahrain International Airshow 2014 attended by Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Airport Company Mohamed Yousif AlBinfalah, and Vice Chairman of AMA Group MrTawfiq Al-A’ali.Under the BD1.3 million ($3.4 million) agreement, Rosenbauer- represented locally by AMA Motors Group - will provide two 8x8 rapid intervention vehicles (RIV) in addition to technical support, repair and maintenance services.“As we strive to manage Bahrain International Airport as a leading airport, elevating the aviation security is among our core objectives,” AlBinfalah said on the signing. “The agreement signing with the renowned AMA Motors Group is a testament of our commitment to equip the airport with leading edge security solutions and implement the globally required measures.”Rosenbauer is a manufacturer of fire fighting equipment for fire and emergency services, represented in Bahrain by AMA Motors Group.“AMA Motors has been associated with Bahrain Airport Company since 2003, since the first Rosenbauer crash tender was supplied by us followed by additional units in 2007,” Tawfiq Al A’ali, Vice Chairman of AMA Group, said during the signing ceremony. “We are proud to provide Bahrain International Airport with a fleet of state-of-the art firefighting vehicles, and we look forward to further strengthen our working relationship.”