South Africa's Skywise Airlines has named dynamic young entrepreneur. Irfan Pardesi as its new Co-CEO, sharing the chief executive responsibilities with current CEO Johan Borstlap.

Jetstream Aviation enters the African market by signing yet another cooperation agreement with a state authority.

Embraer and Emirates have plenty to celebrate at the Dubai Airshow this week.

Sabena technics has announced the appointment of Pascal Jallier as the new Vice President of their VIP completion programmes.

Boeing has appointed Ahsen Rajput deputy managing director for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region for Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC), the company's aircraft financing arm. Rajput will be based in Abu Dhabi and is BCC's first local hire in the region.

Etihad Airways has reinforced its commitment to providing UAE national employees with world-class career opportunities, after a senior member of its finance team was appointed as Air Seychelles' chief financial officer.

One of the key drivers behind the launch and development of Emirates airline has died. Former vice chairman of the group. Sir Maurice Flanagan, KBE died peacefully at his London home yesterday, surrounded by his family. He was 86.

South African Airways has appointed human resources manager Thuli Mpshe as acting chief executive officer, reports Bloomberg.