The British Safety Council has signed a partnership agreement with Abu Dhabi's Environment, Health and Safety Center (OSHAD) to share best practice in the management of occupational health and safety and to help the Emirate to raise awareness among employers and workers of the social and business benefits of well-managed health and safety.

Maintenance engineers from Iraqi Airways have begun A320 training provided by the EgyptAir Training Center (ETC) – the training arm of the Egyptian carrier.

Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Matthew Jennings, a seasoned federal and international government affairs leader with more than a decade of experience, to the newly-created Senior Manager of Public Affairs post, based in Washington, D.C.

Etihad Airways has appointed Gianni Tronza as its new general manager for Switzerland effective immediately.

As Oman Air prepares for its next phase of rapid expansion, due to launch later this year with the arrival of the first of 20 new aircraft, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has reaffirmed its commitment to the highest quality in all areas of its operations.

Saudi Aviation Flight Academy (SAFA) is to launch an Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) programme from its campus base at Thumamah near Riyadh.

As part of their joint workshop series, Aerospace and Engineering services at Mubadala and Airbus Middle East held an aeronautic focused session from 16 to 18 September at Al Ittihad National Private School in Abu Dhabi . The three-day workshop was designed by The Little Engineer (TLE), in partnership with Airbus Middle East, to promote science and technology amongst the UAE's youth.

Etihad Airways is hosting a major recruitment drive globally, seeking individuals with outstanding hospitality experience to join the airline's World Leading Cabin Crew.