Maintenance markets in 2017 should continue 2016’s decent pace, as modest economic growth combines with low fuel prices to keep fleets flying and expanding.
Patee Sarisin, CEO of Nok Air, discusses the challenges the low-cost carrier faces, including the nation's safety downgrade to Category 2 and a lack of pilots.
After the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a Boeing 777-200ER, ICAO adopted new aircraft tracking provisions, including a requirement that aircraft carry a device that could autonomously transmit its location every minute during emergency circumstances. The new provisions are separate from ICAO’s proposal for airlines to adhere to a standard of reporting aircraft position at least once every 15 minutes when in oceanic or remote airspace.
Airbus and SIA Engineering Co. (SIAEC) have incorporated a new joint venture (JV) maintenance and overhaul (MRO) company—Heavy Maintenance Singapore Services (HMS Services)—which will begin operations in December.
The Board of Directors of Air Mauritius met today and has taken the decision to terminate the contract of Megh Pillay as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect.
The European Commission has approved the aviation arm of Chinese conglomerate HNA Group to acquire maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider SR Technics
CAA International (CAAi), part of the UK CAA International Directorate, has launched a brand new training course, designed to support aviation managers across the industry with a solid grounding in international aviation law.
Saleh Dunoma, managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has been elected President of Airports Council International (ACI), Africa Region.
FlightSafety International, which operates in South Africa, has announced that the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding on October 17, 2016.
AJW Group, that has offices in Dubai, has appointed Ian Smith as Vice President Commercial of AJW Aviation. He will act as the focal point for commercial projects with responsibility for AJW Aviation's contracted business activities.
Following the Germanwings tragedy, and in the light of an EASA Task Force recommends that 'all airline pilots should undergo psychological evaluation as part of training or before entering service' Resource Group has adapted its services to best support clients, providing the tools they need to recruit and retain pilots.
