Emirates Aviation University and Airways New Zealand have officially opened their purpose-built air traffic control training facility in Dubai, one of the world's largest air transport hubs.

Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Philippe Eydaleine, a seasoned public affairs leader with more than three decades of experience, as Head of Public Affairs in Europe.

The Emirates Group has signed a Memorandum an MoU with Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP) to recruit UAE nationals in a variety of positions to support the growth of Emirates airline and dnata.

Etihad Flight College has signed a purchase agreement for four Embraer Phenom 100E aircraft, and options for three additional aircraft of the same model.

Boeing has named Dennis Muilenburg as its 10th chief executive, succeeding Jim McNerney, who has held the position for the past 10 years. Muilenburg, who has served as Boeing president and chief operating officer since 2013, becomes president and CEO on July 1.

Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) played host to a number of visiting delegates representing 13 countries that were in Bahrain to attend the 15th meeting of the Middle East Air Navigation Planning and Implementation Regional Group (MIDANPIRG).

Arabian Aerospace defence editor Jon Lake reports that there is mystery surrounding the death of the Saudi Arabian Chief of Air Staff, Lt. General Mohammad Bin Ahmad Al-Shaalan, the Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

Gulf Air has recently held its annual service awards honouring members of the airline's cabin crew team for their years of service, exceptional performance and perfect attendance throughout their tenure with the national carrier.