EgyptAir training Center is stepping up its focus on African neighbours to help meet the growing demand for training from the African continent.

The UAE civil aviation authority GCAA has called for a new study on wake vortex incidents in the emirates following a number of referrals in the authority's safety reporting scheme - particularly referring to the A380.

Kenya Airways chief, Titus Nalkuni, has rejected claims by AFRAA that Gulf airlines pose a threat to African aviation growth by poaching staff.

The head of the African Airline Association (AFRAA) hit out today at the Gulf carriers and other Middle East aviation companies for poaching staff and gaining unfair route advantages over African airlines

IATA's new environment committee head has been named as Etihad Airways' environmental affairs chief, Linden Coppell

BAE Systems has appointed Ben Bridge, as Regional Vice President, operating out of Abu Dhabi. He returns to BAE Systems from two years as International Business Development Director at Detica, BAE Systems' security business.

Jet Aviation has appointed Stephan Krenz as the senior vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation Basel. In this role, Krenz is responsible for leadership of both the Swiss facility and for overseeing the entire completions business for the MENA and Asia business

Oman Air has invested heavily in its customer experience activities and yesterday saw the culmination of a major strand of that strategy with the graduation of a new team of call centre staff who have completed a full-year's training for the job.