UK-based software firm, Ideagen, has secured a project with the Saudi Arabian flying academy, OxfordSaudia, which will see it provide software to help it meet regulatory and operational requirements.

Etihad Aviation Training, the specialist training division of Etihad Aviation Group, has become the first aviation company in the Middle East to gain approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to train Boeing 777 and 787 pilots for European operators and carriers elsewhere which adopt Europe’s air safety standards.

Alsalam Aerospace Industries has appointed Karl E. Jeppesen as Acting President and CEO, starting on 12 January, 2020.

Gulf Air has welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training programme. With this recruitment Gulf Air has reached 90% Bahrainisation in the position of aircraft maintenance technicians.

SunExpress has appointed Max Kownatzki as chief executive.

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and frequent travellers which will launch later this year.

Joramco has appointed Mohammad Al Sirhan as its new director engineering.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is offering free access to online training courses for up to 5,000 aviation workers as part of its efforts to help the industry through the COVID-19 crisis.