Dubai Airport Freezone and the Department of Civil Defense have signed a strategic partnership agreement for fire fighting, and qualifying and training staff on safety procedures through awareness programmes on the dangers of fires and protective measures.

Lufthansa Systems has announced that Stefan Hansen will become CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board for a period of three years from July 1.

The looming pilot shortage across the aerospace industry can be tackled by career mapping and better planning by airlines, according to industry experts.

Strata, the aerostructures business launched by Mubadala and based at Al Ain, is set to take a place among the top three businesses of its kind by 2015.

The inaugural Aerospace & Defence Training Show (ADTS) was officially opened today at Dubai's Airport Expo by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai's Department of Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group.

IATA has appointed former Gulf Air chief commercial officer Willy Boulter as regional VP for Asia Pacific.

Banc of America Leasing has appointed Alex Badran as managing director and head of sales for International Corporate Aircraft Finance (ICAF).

Airline Services Ltd has appointed a Regional Sales Manager dedicated to the Middle East as it looks to grow its customer base in the region.