Raytheon Aircraft Company has appointed Jeff Anastas as regional sales director for the Middle East, India and south-central Asia. He has relocated to Dubai International Airport, UAE, and will report to Sean McGeough, regional vice president for Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Anastas will be responsible for managing all sales of Beechcraft and Hawker products in his region.

He has previously held the positions of regional sales director for the Northeast and Canada based in New Jersey, the Southwest based in Dallas and the upper Midwest based in Chicago, during his nine-year career at Raytheon.

Said Ted Farid, vp of international sales: "Jeff has extensive experience with the entire Beechcraft and Hawker product lines and is committed to meeting our customers' needs. His appointment will allow the Beechcraft and Hawker sales team to focus more attention on strategic growth opportunities in the Middle East and international markets."