The Philippine flag-carrier has four of its eight Airbus A321neos grounded because of maintenance backlogs for Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

Closing gaps in the available staff versus system demand will take years due to several limiting factors.

Sun Country Airlines is bracing for cost headwinds in the fourth quarter due to a high number of its aircraft undergoing heavy airframe maintenance checks.

Simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN has opened together with Turkish Airlines a Turkish Airline Training Centre within its premises.

EFTA, which was started with a focus on the national cadet pilot programme for Emirates, is now offering its training to cadets from all over the globe.

GKN Aerospace has strengthened its position on several GE engine programs through a new, wide-ranging agreement.

Storm clouds are forming over MRO manpower issues. Even running at capacity, Middle East training establishments will be stretched to keep up with demand, raising fears of poaching and bidding wars for qualified engineers.

The Wings Club Foundation this year presented a record 17 scholarships totaling $250,000 to students pursuing careers in aviation.