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.

Emirates managers are said to be ‘agonising’ over future plans for the long-haul dominated airline.

CAE, the Canadian simulator manufacturer and training specialist says its defence business has seen delays in contract awards due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the drop in oil prices which has affected sales prospects in the Middle East.

Tom Peaford, an A320 senior first officer, looks at the issues affecting flight crews as airlines begin the return to service.

Dubai-based A320 pilot Tom Peaford looks at the changing world for airline pilots and manages expectations.

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.

Gulf Aviation Academy has received dual Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the joint different A320ceo and A320neo engines types as well as UPRT training capabilities.

Alpha Aviation Academy UAE, a pilot training provider, has launched PPC Validation, Licence Renewals and Airbus A320 Type-Rating.