Maintenance & Training

Recently appointed EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering Chairman Ibrahim Fathy Zaki talks about his growth priorities for the MRO provider.

The AMTech project has created a free educational resource for advanced air mobility services job seekers and employers.

British Airways (BA) has reduced some frequencies because of durability issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines powering its Boeing 787 aircraft.

Saudia Group and the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services have signed an MoU supported by the Ministry of Education, aimed at developing national capabilities and competencies in the field of transport and logistics.

Dubai-based Emirates Airline reports that it will open its advanced pilot training facility later in 2024.

The commercial aerospace aftermarket is continuing to grow steadily into the fourth quarter.

Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) held a launch event for ready for training status of its new Airbus A320 ceo/neo full flight simulator in Dubai.

Emirates has invested around US$48 million in Airbus A350s full suites of cutting-edge equipment and systems to support both pilot and cabin crew training.

On World Teachers’ Day, both Emirates and Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) have hailed their flight instructors for piloting the future of aviation.

IndiGo has entered a partnership with Marigold Aviation for its coveted Cadet Pilot Program.

Working together, industry and higher education can bridge the skills gap, foster innovation and build partnerships that contribute to our sector's success.

ST Engineering has finalized a 15-year deal with Akasa Air, providing engine MRO services for the airline’s Leap 1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft.

Talk of a pilot shortage has softened, but the need persists to increase opportunities to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.

The manufacturer is working to certify the first auto-takeoff system with Brazilian, European and U.S. regulators.

A 2022 CFM Leap-1A in-flight engine shutdown traced to non-conforming parts has prompted the FAA to plan mandatory replacements of the affected components.

Swissport has appointed Hamad Alhemede as new chief executive officer for Saudi Arabia.

Artificial intelligence will help carriers boost their performance and get the most out of training, CEOs at IATA's World Safety and Operations Conference said.

Emirates has made several appointments in its commercial team across key markets in the Middle East and Africa.

Industry efforts are underway to address shortfalls in recruiting and training aviation maintenance technicians.

Raytheon has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar for Saudi Arabia.

The Latvian carrier has committed maintenance of its PW1500 engines to the OEM for 17 years per engine.

IndiGo has nominated Isidro Porqueras for appointment, subject to regulatory approvals, as chief operating officer (COO) effective November 1, 2024.

Skyborne Airline Academy and IndiGo Airlines are welcoming 19 new cadets to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme during their Letter of Intent (LoI) ceremony.

More than 300 people from 30 countries have taken part in a side event designed to attract and develop young people into the aviation sector.

Cabin crew, maintenance workers and ATCs are among the positions that will need an influx of workforce, CAE CEO Marc Parent says.