Maintenance & Training

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies GCAS has announced a new series of IATA training courses covering a wide range of topics at the Centre at Al Bateen airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., the Montreal-based MRO provider, last week ceased operations, terminating the employment of approximately 1,300 workers. “The company had no viable option but to cease operations,” Aveos chairman Eugene Davis said. “We deeply regret the job losses and the impact this decision has on our employees in Canada.”

There have been major changes at the Sabena Technics MRO and aircraft completions company following yesterday TAT Group AGM.

The co-founder of Swiss regional carrier flybaboo, Francois Bouteiller, has been appointed CEO of Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier nasair.

German cabin simulator manufacturer TFC Simulatoren und Technik has been selected by Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS), to supply an Embraer 195 Door Trainer.

Internationally acclaimed aviation journalist James Wynbrandt has joined the Arabian Aerospace team as North America correspondent

Middle East and UK-based business aviation Services Company Rizon Jet has announced that it has appointed former Jet Airways manager Capt. Hassan Al-Mousawi as company CEO. As the head of a recently refreshed management team, Qatari, Al-Mousawi will lead Rizon Jet into the next phase of its strategic development.

EgyptAir Training Centre has signed a deal with fellow-Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines to provide simulator training for the east African airline's B777 pilots.

FlightSafety International continues to experience increased demand for its training services in the Middle East and surrounding region, the company said this week

Rabah Jerad has been named as the new president of the TunisAir group.

Gulfstream has named veteran international sales executive Trevor Esling as regional senior vice president, International Sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Turkish Technic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (TK), is looking beyond its borders for MRO joint ventures as its new state-of-the-art MRO facility in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen nears opening this summer

Flydubai officially opened its new state-of-the-art training centre today, making it the only certified Boeing 737 facility in the UAE.

Aerospace training specialist, Resource Group today announced a major initiative with the launch of a new training division – 'Resource UAS'.

Etihad Airways has announced a new country manager to lead its Irish management team, as the airline continues to build its presence in the Irish market.

Etihad Airways today announced the appointment of Haitham Al Subaihi - a UAE National - as vice president sales central USA, based in the airline's new Washington, D.C. office.

“The year 2011 was a year of contrasts,” Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) chairman August Wilhelm Henningsen told reporters at the Singapore Airshow.

Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) chairman August Wilhelm Henningsen told reporters in Singapore Wednesday that LHT has “a very positive feedback for the introduction of the [Airbus] A380.”

ATR and Fokker Services Asia have inked an agreement covering airframe MRO services of ATR aircraft operating in Southeast Asia at the Fokker Services Asia facilities in Singapore.

JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) once again opened its doors to Madrasati students to expose them to the world of aviation.

Turkish Technic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (TK), will open the first phase of its new MRO center at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) in early summer.

Air Partner has announced that Richard Everitt, the current senior independent director, will succeed Aubrey Adams as non-executive chairman of the company, with immediate effect.

Hawker Beechcraft has appointed Robert S. “Steve” Miller as chief executive effective from today. Bill Boisture, formerly CEO will remain as Chairman of its operating subsidiary Hawker Beechcraft Corporation.

Jet Professionals, the global aviation staffing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Jet Aviation, has appointed Ashley Bob as senior account manager in Abu Dhabi.

Asset management group Carlyle has restructured its management team to reflect a clear focus on two key areas in the MENA region – the GCC and Turkey.