Airbus, Kuwait officials discuss strategic partnership expansion

President of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Al-Sabah meets with Executive Vice President of Airbus Wouter van Wersch.

KUWAIT CITY, July 12: President of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Sheikh Humoud Al- Sabah has affirmed that the directorate prioritizes the development of its relations with major international aviation companies, most notably Airbus, due to the latter’s advanced technical and industrial expertise. In a meeting with Executive Vice President of Airbus Wouter van Wersch and his accompanying delegation last Thursday evening, Sheikh Humoud Al- Sabah confirmed that Kuwait is keen on benefiting from the expertise of Airbus in order to meet the needs of national airlines and enhance their operational readiness under the highest international standards. On the other hand, Wersch stressed that he is proud of the relationship between his company and the State of Kuwait, indicating that Airbus fully supports the plan of Kuwait to modernize the civil aviation sector.

He pointed out that Airbus is working continuously to provide innovative solutions that contribute to raising operational efficiency and achieving environmental sustainability, in line with global trends in terms of emission reduction and enhancement of operational efficiency. Meanwhile, DGCA stated that during the meeting, the two parties discussed many topics of mutual interest; such as the development of vocational and technical training programs for the national manpower; investment in modern air transport projects in a way that enhances the position of Kuwait as a regional center in the field of civil aviation and air services; and prospects for cooperation in the fields of aviation industries, aviation services and modernizing the air fleet. Also, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Investment Noura Al-Fassam and Wersch met on the same day to discuss various ways of boosting future collaboration, in light of the implementation of some development projects in Kuwait. The Ministry of Finance disclosed in a press statement that both sides affirmed historic relations between Kuwait and Airbus, and reviewed the latest developments in their current partnership. Managing Director of Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) Sheikh Saud Salem Al-Sabah was also present at the meeting.

By Mohammad Al-Enezi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff and Agencies