Chapman Freeborn appoints Sharon Vaz-Arab as IMEA regional director
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sharon Vaz-Arab, aviation expert with 30+ years of experience, as its new Director – IMEA (India, Middle East & Africa).
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in Air Transport / People Qatar chief named as Oneworld Alliance chairman
Posted 20 May 2021
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has been named as chairman of the governing board of the Oneworld Alliance. He succeeds Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce, who had served in the role since September 2018.
in People Air France KLM announces new sales manager for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Posted 20 May 2021
Air France KLM Group (Middle East) has announced the appointment of a new Country sales manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain, Raza Syed.
in People Sameer Adam joins ACIA Aero Leasing
Posted 18 May 2021
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has expanded its executive team with the appointment of aviation veteran Sameer Adam as senior vice president, commercial.
in People Airbus engineering pioneer Bernard Ziegler passes away
Posted 6 May 2021
Airbus has announced the passing of Bernard Ziegler, at the age of 88. Ziegler, one of Airbus’ engineering pioneers, was instrumental in the introduction of the world’s first digital Fly-By-Wire (FBW) and side stick controls in a
in People Dnata makes key leadership appointments
Posted 26 April 2021
Dnata has made key senior management appointments.
in People Willie Walsh to deliver key interview at World Aviation Festival Virtual
Posted 7 April 2021
Willie Walsh will be doing one of his very first interviews as the new IATA Director General at the World Aviation Festival Virtual on Tuesday, 20 April, 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM GMT.
in People Willie Walsh takes the helm at IATA
Posted 1 April 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Willie Walsh has officially taken on the role of director general of the organisation. He succeeds Alexandre de Juniac.
in People Samer Majali appointed new President and CEO of Royal Jordanian
Posted 31 March 2021
The Royal Jordanian (RJ) Board of Directors has elected Samer Majali as vice chairman and designated him to assume the role of RJ President/CEO as of March 30, 2021.
in People Italian footballer Paolo Maldini visits the Emirates Group Headquarters
Posted 31 March 2021
Italian football legend Paolo Maldini paid a visit to Emirates Group Headquarters yesterday during his stay in Dubai.
in People Bauer Aviation Advisory appoints new advisory board
Posted 18 March 2021
Bauer Aviation Advisory (BAA), the aviation and strategy consulting firm, has appointed four new aviation leaders in the Middle East to its advisory board.
in People Steve Allen appointed to lead Dnata’s global operations
Posted 3 March 2021
The Emirates Group has announced the appointment of Steve Allen as the executive vice president of Dnata.
in People Oman Air appoints Captain Nasser Al Salmi as COO
Posted 2 March 2021
Abdulaziz Al Raisi, chief executive officer of Oman Air, today announced that Captain Nasser Al Salmi has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer at the airline (COO).
in People Kamil Al-Awadhi takes up role at IATA
Posted 1 March 2021
The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East (AME), Kamil Al-Awadhi, took up his position today.
in People IATA’s chief economist to retire
Posted 23 February 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that its chief economist, Brian Pearce, will retire from the organisation in July 2021. A recruitment process has been launched to find a successor in time for a smooth transition.
in People Newly appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair revoked
Posted 22 February 2021
Olfa Hamdi who was appointed Chairman and CEO of Tunisair early January has been revoked today.
in People Habiba Laklalech named CEO of Moroccan Airports Authority
Posted 19 February 2021
King Mohammed VI has appointed Habiba Laklalech, CEO of Moroccan Airports Authority (ONDA).
in People Pegasus Airlines CEO elected chair of the IATA Audit Committee
Posted 5 February 2021
Pegasus Airlines CEO, Mehmet T. Nane, has been elected as Chair of the Audit Committee of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) by the members of the IATA Board of Governors.
in People Paul Jarvis appointed as CEO for Dentons' Middle East region
Posted 13 January 2021
Dentons has appointed Paul Jarvis as chief executive officer for the UK, Ireland and Middle East (UKIME) region.
in People World Defence Show appoints North America sales director
Posted 13 January 2021
Doug Schlam has been appointed as the North America Sales Director for the global stage for defence interoperability ahead of the World Defence Show 2022 event.
in People New chairman and CEO for Tunisair
Posted 8 January 2021
Olfa Hamdi has been appointed chairman and CEO of Tunisair.
in People Etihad CEO receives Covid-19 vaccine
Posted 4 January 2021
Tony Douglas, group chief executive officer, Etihad Aviation Group, received his first dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine today at Etihad Airways Medical Centre.
in People Emirates makes key management changes
Posted 28 December 2020
Emirates has announced several movements and rotations to its commercial team, both in its Dubai hub and across key markets in the Far East, West Asia and Africa.
in People IATA appoints Kamil H. Al-Awadhi as regional vice president for AME
Posted 22 December 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s regional vice president for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021.
in People IATA’s Alexandre de Juniac to step down as director general
Posted 24 November 2020
IATA has announced that Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO will step down from his role at the Association effective 31 March 2021.
in People Gulf Air appoints new country manager for its Muscat station
Posted 23 November 2020
Gulf Air has appointed Shams Al Doseri as country manager for its Muscat station after relocating from Ethiopia back into the Middle East.
in People Etihad Airways warns pilots of job cuts
Posted 11 November 2020
Etihad Airways this week warned pilots of immediate compulsory layoffs as demand for air travel fails to recover as quickly as expected from the coronavirus pandemic.
in People SkyTeam Cargo Alliance names new chairman
Posted 3 November 2020
SkyTeam Cargo, has appointed Omar Hariri as the new chairman of its executive board.
in Air Transport / Features / Airports / People How outsourcing can help save the air transport sector
Posted 25 October 2020
Peter Mohring, Managing Director of Transport, Serco Middle East, explores why it has never been timelier for the air transport sector to embrace outsourcing to help with post pandemic recovery.
in People Kirsten de Bruijn joins Qatar Airways Cargo
Posted 29 September 2020
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Kirsten de Bruijn as senior vice president, cargo sales and network planning.
in People EAG appoints new MD for cargo and logistics
Posted 22 September 2020
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has promoted Martin Drew to the role of Managing Director - Cargo and Logistics.
in Maintenance / People Key appointments for expanding Indian MRO
Posted 16 September 2020
Air Works, India’s largest independent MRO and diversified aviation services provider, which works extensively in the Middle East market, has announced two key appointments to its board of directors.
in People New CEO and deputy CEO for Sanad Group
Posted 1 September 2020
The Sanad Group has appointed Troy Lambeth as CEO and Mansoor Janahi as deputy CEO.
in People Emirates Group celebrates the contributions of Emirati Women
Posted 27 August 2020
On the occasion of Emirati Women's Day, the Emirates Group is celebrating the achievements of women who are making a positive difference to the nation in their diverse roles, particularly amidst the challenges of the
in People Walid Abukhaled named as CEO at SAMI
Posted 24 August 2020
The Board of Directors of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has appointed Walid Abukhaled as CEO of the company.
in People IATA: Albakri in new leadership succession
Posted 5 August 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s regional vice president for Africa and the Middle East (AME), will be appointed senior vice president for customer, financial and digital services
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / People FLYING WITHOUT WINGS: Blog 3 - Are you ok?
Posted 1 August 2020
Currently grounded, First Officer Tom Peaford, asks is it ok to not be ok? Why airlines must do more, now more than ever, to support the well-being of their pilots.
in People New CEO for Aircraft Accessories and Components Company
Posted 7 July 2020
The Aircraft Accessories and Components Company (AACC), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), has appointed Mazen Johar as CEO to oversee the company’s operations starting as of now.
in People Gulf Air appoints Bahraini senior manager cabin crew
Posted 6 July 2020
Gulf Air has appointed Abdulrauf Meer Abdulrahim as senior manager cabin crew to manage one of the airline’s key operational units and be responsible for the largest team of Gulf Air’s workforce.
in People Gulf Air appoints Bahraini director strategy and planning
Posted 26 June 2020
Gulf Air has appointed Sh. Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as director strategy and planning to manage one of the airline’s main business units that is responsible for Gulf Air’s long term strategic plans.
in People Martin Thomsen named new CEO at Air BP
Posted 25 June 2020
Air BP has appointed Martin Thomsen as chief executive officer, Air BP, to commence on July 1.
in Air Transport / People Slattery takes the top job at GE Aviation
Posted 16 June 2020
John Slattery, who it was announced yesterday is stepping down from his role as president of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division is to become president and CEO of giant engine maker GE Aviation.
in Air Transport / People Meijer to head Embraer commercial aircraft business
Posted 15 June 2020
Embraer’s former vice president of commercial aviation for the Middle East and Africa, Arjan Meijer has been appointed new president and chief executive of the Brazilian company’s commercial aircraft division.
in Air Transport / Training / Features / People BLOG: Flying without wings
Posted 15 June 2020
Dubai-based A320 pilot Tom Peaford looks at the changing world for airline pilots and manages expectations.
in Features / People Mind the gap… stark warning as next-gen talent goes missing
Posted 9 June 2020
Noureddine Mouaddib, founder and president of Rabat International University, made an appeal to tackle challenges regarding human resource development in aviation at a conference in Marrakesh, Morocco. Vincent Chappard
in Air Transport / Training / People BLOG: Is flying like riding a bike? Rusty pilots and a return to the air
Posted 28 May 2020
Tom Peaford, an A320 senior first officer, looks at the issues affecting flight crews as airlines begin the return to service.
in Air Transport / People Agony as Emirates and Qatar plan for job losses
Posted 19 May 2020
Emirates managers are said to be ‘agonising’ over future plans for the long-haul dominated airline.
in People Boeing appoints Delaney to lead Confident Travel Initiative
Posted 15 May 2020
Boeing has appointed Mike Delaney to lead the company's Confident Travel Initiative, effective immediately.
in People Sebastian Mikosz to join IATA
Posted 27 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Sebastian Mikosz will join IATA as the Association’s senior vice president for Member and External Relations, effective 1 June 2020.
in People SAMI appoints Walid Abukhaled as acting CEO
Posted 24 April 2020
The Board of Directors of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) have appointment Walid Abukhaled as acting CEO to oversee the company’s operations starting from April 23, 2020, until further notice.
in People Boeing announces key organisation and leadership changes
Posted 22 April 2020
Boeing has announced key organisation and leadership changes aimed at driving greater cross-company integration and continuous improvement. The changes are effective May 1.
in Defence / People EDGE appoints three cluster presidents
Posted 9 March 2020
EDGE has appointed the presidents of three clusters, with Dr Fahad Al Yafei as President of Platforms & Systems, Hamad Al Marar as President of Missiles & Weapons and Khalid Al Breiki as President of Mission Support.
in People Emirates acclaims women flying high in aviation
Posted 5 March 2020
Women are making an increasing contribution to the aviation industry worldwide and are also directly supporting global exchanges in diverse areas facilitated by aviation such as international trade. On the occasion of International
in People Joramco welcomes new director engineering
Posted 13 February 2020
Joramco has appointed Mohammad Al Sirhan as its new director engineering.
in People SunExpress appoints new chief executive
Posted 30 January 2020
SunExpress has appointed Max Kownatzki as chief executive.
in People New acting president and CEO for Alsalam Aerospace Industries
Posted 27 January 2020
Alsalam Aerospace Industries has appointed Karl E. Jeppesen as Acting President and CEO, starting on 12 January, 2020.
in People Airport hospitality group TAV OS appoints Güçlü Batkın as CEO
Posted 8 January 2020
Güçlü Batkın has been appointed as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Turkish airports company TAV Operation Services. He has previously taken various management roles at TAV Airports since 2005.
in People New management developments at IATA
Posted 30 December 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced changes to its Strategic Leadership Team and corporate structure. The changes will enable IATA to better serve its customers and stakeholders as the association implements a strategy
in People Boeing announces new major appointments
Posted 23 December 2019
Boeing today announced that its Board of Directors has named current chairman, David L. Calhoun, as chief executive officer and President, effective January 13, 2020.
in Air Transport / Maintenance / Flight Services & Support / People Dubai: Boeing Global Services aiming for "Good growth"
Posted 20 November 2019
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is continuing to outpace the market as it pursues a target of achieving $50 billion in revenues by 2025, according to the division's new CEO, Ted Colbert, speaking at the Dubai Air Show yesterday
in People EAG appoints new senior vice president global sales and distribution
Posted 11 November 2019
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has appointed Duncan Bureau as senior vice president global sales and distribution, who will report directly into the group’s chief commercial officer, Robin Kamark.
in People Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi elected as chairman of International Business Aviation Council
Posted 28 October 2019
Currently holding the position of the Vice Chairman since 2017, Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi has been elected as the Chairman of the Governing Board - IBAC.
in People Boeing makes new appointments
Posted 23 October 2019
Boeing Company today named Stan Deal to succeed Kevin McAllister as president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Ted Colbert to succeed Deal as president and CEO of Boeing Global Services, effective immediately.
in People Emirates announces commercial management rotations
Posted 17 October 2019
Emirates has made several key management movements across its commercial operations team in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and Emirates Skywards.
in People Bombardier appoints new vice president of international business aircraft sales
Posted 2 October 2019
Bombardier has appointed Christophe Degoumois as vice president of sales, international, for Bombardier Business Aircraft, overseeing business jet sales in all regions outside the Americas.
in People Gulf Air CEO meets with new British Ambassador to Bahrain
Posted 1 October 2019
Roderick Drummond, the new British Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, was recently welcomed to Gulf Air’s headquarters where he met with the national carrier’s chief executive officer Krešimir Kučko.
in People Emirates announces commercial team changes
Posted 25 September 2019
Emirates airline has announced key appointments and rotations in its global commercial operations, positioning it to better serve customers across its global network, and respond with agility to dynamic market opportunities.
in People Emirates announces new executive leadership appointments
Posted 4 September 2019
Emirates has announced new executive leadership appointments for its operational, commercial and international affairs functions.
in People Zahira Bouaouda becomes first woman to manage an aerospace company in Morocco
Posted 8 August 2019
Zahira Bouaouda has been appointed President of MATIS Aerospace, a 50/50 joint venture between Safran Electrical & Power and Boeing, specialising in electrical wiring interconnection systems.
in People Oman Airports CEO voted as ACI vice president for two years
Posted 7 August 2019
On its 59th annual meeting in Hong Kong, the World General Assembly of the ACI World has voted collectively on assigning Oman Airports CEO, Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni, as vice president for ACI World for two years.
in People Gulf Air appoints Bahraini senior manager cargo
Posted 30 July 2019
Gulf Air has appointed Wael Mattar as senior manager cargo based in the airline’s hub in Bahrain.
in People Gulf Air invest in local workforce
Posted 22 July 2019
Gulf Air said it remains committed to invest in its Bahraini workforce and their career development by providing opportunities for Bahraini nationals to take over senior positions in the company.
in People Ninety years since Bastié became the first woman to set an aviation world record
Posted 19 July 2019
Ninety years ago, on 28 July 1929, the French aviator Maryse Bastié made history when she became the first ever female pilot to set an aviation world record.
in People Gulf Air appoints first Bahraini female country manager
Posted 8 July 2019
Gulf Air has appointed Shams Al Doseri as a country manager for its Addis Ababa station.
in People Gulf Air appoints Bahraini country manager in Dubai
Posted 26 June 2019
Gulf Ai has appointed Esam Abdulhameed Al Hammadi as a country manager for its Dubai station.
in People Airbus founding father Roger Béteille passes away
Posted 26 June 2019
Airbus has announced that one of its founding fathers, Roger Béteille, passed away on 14 June at the age of 97.
in People Simon Hocquard appointed director general of CANSO
Posted 20 June 2019
CANSO (the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) has announced that Simon Hocquard is appointed director general of CANSO from 19 June 2019.
in People New vice president for Shell’s aviation business
Posted 28 May 2019
Anna Mascolo has been appointed vice president of Shell’s aviation business, taking over from Anne Anderson who is moving to a senior leadership role in Shell’s Chemicals business.
in People Emirates Group appoints Hana Al Awadhi as vice president HR
Posted 7 May 2019
The Emirates Group has appointed Hana Al Awadhi as vice president HR earlier this month, overseeing dnata’s HR Business partnership at dnata Airport Operations in Dubai and across the world.
in People Mark Pierotti appointed visiting professor for University of South Wales Dubai
Posted 2 May 2019
The University of South Wales (USW) Dubai has appointed Dr Mark Pierotti PhD, as a Visiting Professor for the Dubai campus.
in People Etihad Cargo boosts commercial organisation with Emirati leadership appointments
Posted 2 May 2019
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has announced several Emirati national appointments within its commercial division.
in Airports / People Dans appoints first female national to ATC duty management role
Posted 30 April 2019
Dubai Air Navigation Services (Dans), has appointed its first female UAE national as duty manager in the emirate.
in People Airbus appoints new executive vice-president communications and corporate affairs
Posted 15 April 2019
Airbus has appointed Julie Kitcher as executive vice-president communications and corporate affairs, effective immediately.
in People Airbus appoints new executive committee led by CEO Guillaume Faury
Posted 15 April 2019
Airbus has appointed a new executive committee led by chief executive officer Guillaume Faury, following approval from the Board of Directors. The changes are effective immediately.
in People Embraer board selects new president and CEO
Posted 9 April 2019
Embraer has announced that the nomination of Francisco Gomes Neto, current President of Marcopolo, will be presented to the Board of Directors for the position of President and CEO, succeeding Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva.
in People Panasonic Avionics announces new regional vice president for Middle East
Posted 26 March 2019
Panasonic Avionics has announced Tom Eskola as regional vice president and general manager for the Middle East, Central and Southern Asia and Africa (MECSAA) region.
in People Boeing announces trio of leadership moves
Posted 20 March 2019
Boeing has announced three leadership moves aimed at further strengthening the company's global presence and partnerships.
in People Embraer announces CEO succession
Posted 19 March 2019
Embraer, following shareholder approval of the transaction with Boeing, announces that the current President and CEO of the company, Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva, concludes a successful professional cycle with the company on April 22, 2019 - which is the end
in People Gulf Air welcomes back Rashid Abdulrahman Al Gaoud
Posted 25 February 2019
Gulf Air has welcomed back Rashid Abdulrahman Al Gaoud to the airline’s headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain as senior manager of sales in the European and Asian Pacific regions.
in People Safran Nacelles appoint general manager of Aerostructure Middle East Services
Posted 5 February 2019
Jean-François Verkindre has joined Aerostructure Middle East Services (AMES), he co-manages the company with Thierry Baud, from AFI KLM&EM.
in People Airbus Helicopters appoints new executive committee members
Posted 4 February 2019
Alain Flourens, 61, currently Head of Engineering for Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed Head of Industry for Airbus Helicopters, following Christian Cornille’s departure from Airbus.
in People Dassault Aviation names senior VP of Worldwide Falcon Customer Service & Service Center Network
Posted 15 January 2019
Dassault Aviation has appointed Jean Kayanakis to a newly created position, senior vice president, Worldwide Falcon Customer Service & Service Center Network.
in People New managing director appointed at Frequentis Comsoft
Posted 8 January 2019
Thomas Hoffmann has been appointed the new managing director at Frequentis Comsoft, a software company in the Frequentis Group for air traffic management (ATM) and defence domains.
in People Emirates appoints ten UAE nationals to key commercial positions
Posted 7 January 2019
Emirates has announced a number of appointments to its commercial operations team across the Middle East, GCC and Africa
in People Satcom Direct names Evgeniy Pashkov regional director EEMEA
Posted 9 December 2018
Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, has appointed Evgeniy Pashkov as regional director for EEMEA.
in People Airbus announces new appointments
Posted 22 November 2018
Airbus has selected Dominik Asam as future chief financial officer, and Michael Schollhorn as chief operating officer.
in Features / People Every woman can be a high flyer
Posted 7 November 2018
Royal Jordanian pilot Alia Twal has a simple message to pass to young women across the Middle East and Africa: If you are female, want to be a pilot and have the determination, nothing should stop you.
in People Alpha Aviation Academy appoints new general manager
Posted 16 October 2018
Alpha Aviation Academy (AAA), one of the Middle East’s leading pilot training providers and the second largest provider of the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) in the world, has appointed a new general manager.
in People ACL appoints two new non-executive directors
Posted 10 October 2018
The world‘s leading airport slot coordinator, Airport Coordination Ltd (ACL), that supports Dubai International and Dubai World Central, has welcomed two further independent non-executive directors to its board, effective immediately.
in People IATA senior management appointment
Posted 5 October 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Karen Clayton will join IATA as the Association’s Corporate Secretary effective April 2019.
