The creation of the BIMP-EAGA, a regional cooperation strategy forged between Brunei,
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, places the Brunei International Airport
at the centre of activities predicted to open new economic opportunities for Brunei.
The 40-million collective population of the BIMP-EAGA alone provides Brunei with
a bigger and more accessible market within the region.
As a support service organisation, the Brunei International Airport is expected to
play a major role in providing air transport links between members of the sub-region
and as a conduit to the global community and the world market.
DCA main focus is to provide safe and efficient services to aviation community. The
services range from infrastructure to customers comfort. Apart from the normal aviation
related services, DCA has broadened the scope by combining effort with other government
agencies and inviting private sectors to utilise the various space at the Brunei
International Airport as part of a business centre in a move to make Brunei International
Airport as a leading regional air hub. three strategic concepts: namely Airport City,
Cargo Village and Airline Hub are adopted to accomplish this task.
'Airport City' offers complete convenience facilities, such as hotel, shops, restaurants,
banking services, communication facilities, postal services, even health and beauty
centres. The concept provides retailers, consumers, and passengers a convenient locale
for business and leisure. 'Cargo Village'. A fully equipped centre with up-to-date
facilities, infrastructure and adequate support services makes cargo handling an
efficient and safe process. For Brunei International Airport to attain success as
a 'Cargo Village', cargo support services will be improved. In this respect, the
Department of Civil Aviation shall put heavier investments into infrastructure, such
as cargo carriers, cargo feeders, trucking, warehousing and storage facilities. 'Airline
Hub'. To achieve this objective the Department of Civil Aviation is constantly and
aggressively making the following efforts that includes: The constatn upgrading of
the Aircraft maintenance centre to meet the highest international standards. Refuelling
centre will continue to provide excellent services with attractive fuel prices. The
aircraft / crew facilities will meet the highest international standards. Safety
and security will be maintained to the highest level with continuous improvemnts.
Brunei Darussalam will continue
adopting the policy of open skies. As a new initiative and commitment to SHuTT, the
Brunei International Airport is now encouraging the private sector to become more
involved in its development into the leading Regional Air Hub.