Gulfstream has appointed Michael Mena to the position of director, advanced cockpit programmes, a role which will see him taking responsibility for the development of the PlaneView flight deck. “In the six years Mike has been with Gulfstream, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of the company’s business jets,” commented Pres Henne, senior vp, programmes, engineering and testing. “In his new role, he will continue to find ways to apply new technologies to our aircraft that result in improved performance and enhanced safety.”