International Air Transport Association elected Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker to the board of governors.

American International Group named Laurette Koellner executive chairman, a new position superior to the CEO role. CEO Henri Courpron retains his position but will report to Koellner.

Rolls-Royce named Paul O’Neil director of its Seletar Campus in Singapore.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today that it is insourcing its Fleet Technical Management (FTM) responsibility.

In an on-going effort for continuous improvement in the field of aviation maintenance, Alsalam Aircraft Company is hosting a nine day course on structural repair of aircraft.

Riyadh based Alsalam Aircraft Company has signed a contract with Nigerian air carrier Max Air Limited to carry out maintenance on its fleet of Boeing 747-300 & -400 airplanes.

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) has signed a number of new agreements for the development of operations systems engineering and aircraft maintenance and infrastructure required to manage programs and automated systems to develop maintenance procedures and operations.

The decline in the average age of jets being retired is having an impact on aircraft valuations, financing and spare parts suppliers.