A Bagram-based U.S. Army aviation support unit is slated July 2 to host Afghan helicopter mechanics to share aircraft repair methods and safety standards, marking their second visit after kicking off a joint training partnership earlier this month. If and when U.S. Army aviators — and their support teams — leave Afghanistan, Afghan forces will have to fly and maintain helicopters on their own, and the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade hopes to kick off a collaboration that will lead the Afghans to greater maintenance self-sufficiency.

Three of every four engines powering 50-seat RJs will need to be overhauled within the next three years.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University named Rick Larsen associate VP-marketing, corporate and alumni relations in the university’∆s Institutional Advancement division.

Etihad Airways named Jean-Marc Crescent VP-global account sales and Joost den Hartog VP-Europe, based in Berlin. Adam Phillips was promoted to VP-Asia Pacific North and the Indian subcontinent from general manager-France.

RLC named Edie Hunt VP-human resources.

Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support tapped Michael Ward to become senior manager of its maintenance facility at Houston William P. Hobby Airport.

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.