Alitalia has launched a comprehensive new graduate management program in collaboration with Etihad Airways, providing an opportunity for graduates from Italy's leading universities to develop into future leaders of the airline.

Shareef Al Romaithi, a 31 year-old Etihad Airways First Officer, has become the first Emirati to obtain a PhD in aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, which also makes him the youngest and the eighth holder of this distinctive degree in the world.

Turkish Airlines has announced it is recruiting for up to 600 more cockpit crew with vacancies for Captains, First Officers and Flight Instructors now available and open to everyone.

Dubai Airshow has strengthened its team with the appointment of Caryn McConnachie as new aerospace director.

Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator, AJA, has appointed a new head of sales and commercial.

The General Command of the Armed Forces, represented by the National Service and Reserve Authority (NRSA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Airways.

Rolls-Royce announced today that John Rishton has decided to retire as chief executive on 2 July 2015. He will be succeeded by Warren East, whose appointment follows an extensive international search.

As part of its UAE national development strategy, Etihad Airways has posted two of its Emirati graduate engineers to Geneva, Switzerland, to undergo on-the-job (OTJ) training with Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline.