Etihad Airways is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), says a press release.

Representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Zia International Airport, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and high officials of Etihad Airways are expected to attend the inaugural function.

Charles took over as area manager responsible for launching Etihad's new operation in India, and leading the growth of the business across South Asian region.

In October 2005, he took up the role of regional general manager (Asia Pacific).

Charles has 21 years of experience in aviation business. He spent 16 years with British Airways in different positions and countries, including the Middle East, Africa, Korea and China.