Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE to provide its students with opportunities to develop skills for future careers in aviation.

Horizon International Flight Academy in Al Ain is hosting a career week from July 20 – 23 for students interested in an aviation career.

Etihad Airways has become the first airline in the Middle East to join the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Working Group Committee for Security.

Etihad Airways has announced its appointment of Belinda de Rome to the position of senior vice president Corporate Communications where she will report to chief James Hogan.

Air Arabia has announced the appointment of Jason Bitter as chief executive of Air Arabia (Maroc), which launched operations from its hub in Casablanca on May 6, 2009.

Royal Jordanian CEO Samer Majali has pushed back his August 1st departure date from the Amman headquartered airline in order to help the board with his successor.

One of Etihad Airways' Irish cabin crew members has been chosen to represent the United Arab Emirates at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival in Ireland.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) signed a MoU with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the International Association of Airport Executives (IAAE) to enhance aviation and training services, including the establishment of a regional training centre in Abu Dhabi, for airport executives in the Gulf and Middle East regions.