FL Technics has added the Sukhoi Superjet 100-95 to its Engineering and Continuing Airworthiness Management capabilities.

Smartworld, an Etisalat and Dubai World Central joint venture company, has appointed Saeed Al Dhaheri as its new chairman.

How can regional airlines grow in Africa? That is a question that was put to panelists at the first Aviation Africa conference and exhibition in Dubai today.

The first afternoon panel, moderated by Victoria Moores, bureau chief, Air Transport World and African Aerospace, looked at airline business in the region.

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, gave the keynote address at the second session of Aviation Africa. In “Building a world class airport” he said that when he left Gatwick Airport in 2007, LGW and Dubai were about the same ranking.

Fast jet has announced a change of directorate as Nick Caine, chief financial officer, leave the company.

Critical equipment made for new Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) aircraft is being manufactured in the Middle East for the first time.

Emirates Aviation University celebrated yesterday its second graduating class this year, honouring more than 250 students.