Gulf Flight Safety Committee (GFSC) hosted by Oman Air held its annual general meeting in Muscat on the 10 June 2013 elects a new executive board.

Capt. Mohammed Malatani, general manger safety of Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) elected chairman, Capt. William Mermelstein co-chairman, Capt. Mark Trotterand secretary/treasurer.

The event was sponsored by Oman Air, NEXUS Flight Operations Services and MedAire/International SOS.

The Gulf Flight Safety Committee (GFSC) was founded in Oman in 2004 by a group of Gulf based safety professionals from a number of aviation companies in the Gulf region.  The group consist of over 250 members representing 80 organizations within the region.  The group meets quarterly with the aim to promote safety improvement initiatives and coordinate with international organizations, ICAO and IATA.

Capt. Malatani said: “We are very pleased to have the support of Oman Air and the city of Muscat to host our Annual General meeting, and participation by the Royal Air Force of Oman and the Police Air Wing.

“The Gulf Flight Safety Council is pleased to partner with ICAO & IATA in our mutual goals of promoting safety in the region.”

Between 11 to 12 June 2013, the International Civil Aviation Organization and International Air Transportation Association (CAO/IATA) event was held at the same venue for the regional aviation safety group (RASG-MID).

Janab Al Sayyid Capt. Manin Al-Said, General Manager Quality & Safety of Oman Air for their hospitality in hosting the GFSC in Muscat, Oman.