IATA has named Wang Changshun, the Chairman of Air China, as its president for the 68th AGM and World Air Transport Summit, which is taking place in Beijing, China, this week

A new board has been appointed for Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC).

The Saudi Aviation Flight Academy (SAFA) has moved toits permanent home at Thumamah Airport outside of Riyadh.

Former DAE Captal chief executive Robert Genise has joined to the board of Californian engine supply specialist Avioserv.

Oman Air has appointed Janab Al Sayyid Captain Manin bin Khalifa bin Said Al-Said to the new position of General Manager, Quality and Safety. The role, which includes responsibility for Emergency Response Planning, was previously included within the duties of Oman Air's Chief Officer, Flight Operations.

Bahrain-based Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), has been recognised as a top ten IATA authorised training centre (ATC) for the Middle East.

Oman Air has appointed safety specialist, Capt. Manin bin Khalifa bin Said Al-Said, to the new position of general manager, quality and safety.

Bahrain's Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) has signed a $13.3million lease agreement with Tadhamon Capital to purchase and operate a new A330 full flight simulator.