Jordanian aviation training company, Ayla, is heading a three day leadership training course for potential industry leaders throughout the region

Jet Aviation has appointed Stefan Benz the new vice president MRO sales for the EMEA & Asia group.

Thirteen of Oman Air's 40 Young Ambassadors have embarked on their voyages to deliver messages of evolution, development and achievement to the airline's destinations of Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan.

Etihad Airways has appointed Mohamed El Noman as the airline's new Country Manager for Sudan.

Barfield won a 10-year contract from Avianca-TACA to provide full component support for the Airbus A320 fleet operated by the group’s four airlines, Avianca, TACA, Aerogal and Ocean Air. Barfield’s MRO support includes an option to provide logistics in Miami as well as the supply of consumable items. As part of the agreement, the US subsidiary of Sabena Technics committed to setting up specific repair capabilities in Bogota to better support Grupo Avianca-TACA’s airlines. The facility will also support other operators in South America.

Jean-Paul Ebanga has assumed the role of president and chief executive officer of engine-maker CFM International.

Baines Simmons has entered into a safety training partnership with the Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) in Bahrain to deliver specialist training and consulting services in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

A boost to employment in the aerospace industry in the UAE could be a direct result of a new link between Abu Dhabi and Malaysia.