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MANAMA, BAHRAIN 11 February 2026 -- AirAsia November 2025 between Capital A Berhad and the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications of Bahrain to develop Bahrain as an AAX hub in the Middle East region. This development reflects AAXs ambition to build a more globally connected long-haul network, with strategic hubs outside Southeast Asia. Bahrains strategic location and strong aviation infrastructure are key factors in AAXs plans to drive travel, trade and tourism flows between the regions. Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia regions. Bahrain aligns with our long-term network blueprint to connect ASEAN and Asia with the world. Our focus remains on measurable fleet expansion, strengthening key hubs, increasing additional revenue and digital growth, and ensuring each new market strengthens the overall network. This is how we create sustainable value for the airline group while continuing to democratize long-haul travel. Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor to AAX, said: This is an important step in the next phase of growth for AAX scalable platform for future growth. Beyond the airline business, this partnership also strengthens the broader aviation ecosystem, enabling Capital As business lines such as cargo and MRO services to expand alongside AAXs growth. Today, Teleport marks a major milestone with the arrival of its maiden flight in Bahrain, having secured additional funding of USD50 million, supporting Bahrains development as a regional aviation and logistics activity hub operations, while remaining true to the value proposition of affordable long-haul travel. His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain, said: This agreement with AirAsia hospitality, and other related services. Equally important, this initiative will also support skills development and long-term career paths for Bahrainis in a growing global industry, supported by fleet updates, digital initiatives and strategic partnerships. The airline remains focused on providing value-added travel while strengthening its role as a connector between the worlds major regions through a hub-and-network model.***END***
EnglishAirAsia IndonesiaFebruary 11, 2026Manama, Bahrain
