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19th August 2022; B737-800BCF number two arrives into fleet as A9C-JNC for ACMI services to DHL Aviation.



— 2022
16th January 2022; A9C-GWC the Middle East’s first B737-800BCF is launched by Texel Air.

— 2022
In September 2021, the second B737-700 FlexCombi™ is successfully transferred to the Texel Air Air Operating Certificate as aircraft #3.

— 2021
Texel Air signs agreement for two B737-800BCF conversion slots.

— 2021
The Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi™ is certified for commercial operations by the FAA and starts flying for Texel Air.

— 2020
Bahrain Civil Aviation approves Texel Air for base maintenance on classic and new generation B737s.

— 2020
Texel Air opens a branch office at Dubai South.

— 2019
The 737-700 FlexCombi’s™ test flight program is completed.

— 2019
Our Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi™ is displayed at the Bahrain International Airshow as a prototype for the world to see.

— 2018
The 737-700 FlexCombi™ design wins Innovator of the Year Award at the Freight World Awards.

— 2017
EASA Part-145 maintenance approval for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft received.

— 2017
Chisholm Enterprises announces it will be the launch customer for the Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi™, with Texel Air being the first operator of the aircraft.

— 2017
Texel Air participates at the Bahrain International Air Show for the first time.

— 2016
Texel Air obtains EASA Third Country Operator approval to enable flights into Europe.

— 2016
Texel Air refreshes its B737-300F fleet by adding two PEMCO converted B737-300F aircraft reducing the average fleet age from 25 years to 18 years.

— 2015
Texel Air provides access to its aircraft for Bahraini aircraft engineering students assisting them in gaining on the job training as part of their aircraft engineering training program with various schools.

— 2014
Texel Air WLL launches its aircraft maintenance division under BCAA ANTR-145 for the Boeing 737 family aircraft.

— 2014
Texel Air WLL is granted Bahrain’s 12th Aircraft Operators Certificate BH-12 by Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs deploying two Boeing 737-300F aircraft for cargo operations.

— 2014
Chisholm Enterprises and Texel Air move into their new 3200sqm hangar and office facility at Bahrain International Airport.

— 2013
Chisholm Enterprises registers “Texel Air” with the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs.

— 2013