MENA Aerospace Enterprises of Bahrain has made a number of management appointments to support its sustained growth and regional expansion.

Dr Mohamed Juman, md, says: "We are pleased with the progress our business units have made in Bahrain. However, like most companies, we need to focus on markets throughout the region. With these appointments, we are aligning our key management structure in a way that allows us to focus on the regional and international aviation business opportunities while solidifying our base in Bahrain. These changes will allow us to expand our service offering and markets in a manageable and measured manner."

Ralph Eisenschmid, previously ceo, has been appointed to the role of executive director. He has been part of the management team since the company's founding in 2004, and will continue to be responsible for business development and strategic planning with the addition of caring for the groups' corporate affairs and regulatory compliance.

Omar Mattar, formerly general manager, has been promoted to the role of ceo responsible for all divisions and operations in Bahrain. Mattar spent 31 years with Gulf Air before joining MENA during last year.

Khalid Albinfalah has been appointed to the role of general manager of SA MENA Avionics, the group's avionics installation and repair division.

The corporate group consists of MAE Aircraft Management which operates business jets and airliners under its Bahraini AOC; MAE Jet Charters Company which sells and coordinates vvip travel on chartered business jets; SA MENA Avionics and MAE Aviation Real Estate.