Jet Aviation's global staffing company Jet Professionals has appointed Hani Farag as managing director for its non-US activities.

"The strength of our airline lies not in our aircraft or commercial assets but in the people who help run it," said Marwan Boodai, chairman.

Abu Dhabi-based executive aviation company, Royal Jet, is demonstrating its commitment to Emiratisation by participating in Tawdheef 2009 - the main forum in the Abu Dhabi Emirate for recruitment, Emiratisation and related training.

Etihad Airways has appointed its first manager for environmental affairs, Linden Coppell.

Etihad Airways has appointed Nabil Matarweh Hijazine as the flag carrier's country manager for Iran.

A new Information Technology Management MBA is being offered by the Emirates Aviation College for students in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi business jet operator Royal Jet, has appointed Ahmed Al Mamari a UAE national, as Vice President Technical with immediate effect.

Lufthansa Technik announced the establishment of Lufthansa Technik Maintenance International, a 100% subsidiary integrating the former Condor/Cargo Technik it previously acquired. LTMI will be based in Frankfurt and will assume responsibility for airline third-party MRO business previously handled by LHT. It will continue to maintain Lufthansa Cargo's MD-11s as well. The unit has some 1,000 employees.