Maintenance & Training

Aviation Group has been developing a pilot aeronautical mechanics training programme in Cameroon for AOD Aviation Academy based at Yaoundé-Nsimalen.

Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun today announced his decision to step down as CEO at the end of 2024.

Dubai International (DXB) has marked Ramadan by hosting an iftar gathering for a number of airport employees on its runway.

The airline has revamped its new-hire training program and developed technology tools to improve learning.

Skyborne Airline Academy flight school has signed an $8 million contract for 20 additional Piper Pilot 100i aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2024.

While majors make gains, regional carriers’ struggles start to abate.

As a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, U.S. repair stations must obtain UK CAA Part 145 maintenance organization approval.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the airline.

Korean Air has started construction of a new aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport.

Globally, there is a projected high demand and shortage of aviation professionals between 2024 and 2050 but flying schools in west africa are churning out professionals amidst fluctuating performance of the region’s airlines, most of which lack good economic health.

Financial firm Crosslake has acquired two South Florida-based MRO companies for an undisclosed sum.

Once delivered, the risks of missteps or exposure to problematic conditions rises exponentially.

Skyborne has signed a five-year contract extension with IndiGo to continue to train its next generation of A320 First Officers.

The absence of documentation on a process critical to an in-service occurrence points to broad gaps in Boeing's quality oversight process.

AirBaltic’s 2023 passenger numbers rose 36% to 6.9 million, resulting in the highest revenue and profit figures in the company’s 28-year history.

Two people have been confirmed dead after a mid-air plane crash involving a training aircraft and a passenger plane in Nairobi, Kenya.

Havelsan has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Test for Turkish Airlines’s first A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS).

Rick Deurloo pledged that Pratt will add three more MRO facilities by the end of 2025 in addition to the 16 currently in place globally.

Jazeera Airways has announced the airline’s current chief executive officer, Rohit Ramachandran, will be stepping down after over seven successful years.

Restrictions on repairs and other licenses are creating headwinds, and repair shops are urging creative problem-solving.

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) has named defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud as the chairman of the kingdom’s defence industry business.

Bell has signed an Agreement with Abu Dhabi Aviation to establish its role as an authorised Bell Customer Service Facility (CSF).

iGA Istanbul Airport continues to address the need for trained and qualified human resources in aviation.

Dubai Airports has honoured individuals from key service partners at the inaugural OneDXB Chairman's Award.

Emirates Group has announced a slate of senior appointments as the organisation readies itself for its next phase of growth.