BAHRAIN: Texel Air seeks US Authorisation for US Navy Parts Flights and Broader Charters

MANAMA, Bahrain

• Texel Air W.L.L. has two applications pending under 14 CFR Part 375 for prior authorisation to conduct charter operations into the United States.
• One covers two round-trip cargo flights between Bahrain and Washington Dulles (IAD) carrying aircraft and aviation parts for U.S. Navy Bahrain (CTF-53).
• The second covers up to 12 one-way or round-trip charter flights between points outside the U.S. and points in the U.S.
• Both applications were listed as pending in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s weekly summary of Part 375 applications for the week ending 23 October 2026.
• CTF-53 (Commander, Task Force 53) is the logistics task force for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, responsible for moving parts, cargo and personnel in support of ships operating in the region; it is based in Bahrain.
• Texel Air is a Bahrain-based ACMI and charter cargo operator and MRO. It holds Bahrain AOC BH-12, operates Boeing 737 freighters (including 737-700 FlexCombi and 737-800BCF aircraft) from Bahrain International Airport, and provides line and base maintenance. It also holds EASA third-country operator and maintenance approvals.

Sources:

• U.S. Department of Transportation, Prior Authorization 14 CFR Part 375 list for week ending 23 October 2026
• Texel Air