Maintenance & Training

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to collaborate on and develop a training scheme.

Hanwha Aviation is broadening its service offering via the purchase of an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in the U.S.

IndiGo has announced that Ton Dortmans shall join the airline in mid-August 2025 to support the technical entry into service of IndiGo’s A350 as well as supporting building up IndiGo’s overall MRO strategy C capabilities.

Vikram Singh Mehta has been appointed as IndiGo’s new Chairman of the Board.

Two recently delivered Gamebird GB1 aircraft have expanded Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) fleet.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Gaetz Aerospace Career Academy can serve as a template for reaching young people and guiding them into our industry.

Boeing is helping customers prepare for the 777-9’s entry into service—including the technicians that will be supporting the new widebody.

Improper procedures during a routine overhaul left a main landing gear component damaged and set the stage for a fatigue crack to form, the NTSB found.

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) has attained Maintenance Organization Approval certification from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate from FAA.

In a move to bolster strategic ties between Egypt and France, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, conducted an official visit to the global headquarters of Airbus in Toulouse, France, last week.

LCC Vueling has become the European launch customer for Australian startup MicroTau’s drag-reducing Riblet Modification Package.

Flydubai is adding a fourth Boeing 737 full-flight simulator (FFS) and is considering ones for Boeing 787 training too, Flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith says.

Flydubai has launched its Ab Initio Pilot Training programme, in partnership with international overseas flight training partners.

VAS Aero Services is tapping into the Airbus A380’s MRO market through a series of teardown projects.

StandardAero has announced plans to start leasing CFM International Leap engines on short-term arrangements for operators undergoing shop visits.

SIAEC has signed a new comprehensive services agreement with its parent company Singapore Airlines.

U.S. regional carrier SkyWest Airlines will open a new MRO facility in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Addressing longstanding company culture challenges and operational inefficiencies have been key drivers behind the revived fortunes of Czech Airlines Technics.

The only way for the aerospace industry to fix its production troubles is to expand its workforce.

The FAA’s hiring goals target adding about 9,000 new controllers through 2028, or 2,250 per year; the agency has 3,100 trainees “in the pipeline.”

Azul sees improvement in irregular operations after unscheduled engine removals in late 2024 created cost headwinds for the carrier during the first quarter.

British MRO provider Storm Aviation has added Airbus A330 checks to its roster of heavy maintenance capabilities at the site.

MTU projects year-over-year growth in the low-to-mid-teens for its commercial MRO business.

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has elected a new leadership team to steer its affairs. Dawit Lemma is Chairperson and Craig Middleton has been appointed Vice-Chairperson & Treasurer.

A bureaucratic-sounding record of decision by an oversight board recently codified a significant change for U.S.-based repair stations certified by EASA.