Maintenance & Training

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.

Solving the industry’s problem requires applying all available resources—from industry, government and aviation education—to draw new talent to the field.

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

Menzies Aviation strengthens female leadership in MEAA.

This year’s Dubai Airshow is set to be the biggest on record, with 1,400+ exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition.

The Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) Istanbul site is the German company's ninth conversion modification site globally.

Engine inspections to begin in January 2024 will take place in phases, and 25 aircraft will be taken out of service in the January-February period.

Saudi Arabia is often an enigma. From the outside it can seem secretive and ultra-conservative – but once inside there is an incredible open and passionate belief that the kingdom has what it takes to be a beacon for the future in the Middle East. At the heart of a remarkable change is Vision 2030.

The Emirates Group is calling for ‘motivated’ Emirati high school graduates to join its Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License (AMEL) Scholarship Programme.

Morocco's vibrant aeronautical platform is ready to respond to the ramp-up of production required by major global manufacturers, thanks to a proactive training policy.

Engine removals caused a higher-than-normal cancellation rate for Hawaiian early in the third quarter, CEO Peter Ingram said.

Canadian aerospace and defense training leader CAE will use proceeds from the sale to pay off debt and invest in its core training and simulation markets.

A Havelsan constructed Boeing B737-8 MAX Full Flight Simulator (FFS), operated by Turkish Airlines, has achieved European EASA Level D certification.

The new program partners with the U.S. Army Reserve and three MRO schools to give students direct pathway to airline jobs.

In the aftermarket space, too many things are taking too long, airlines and repair shops assert.

The commercial aviation aftermarket performed strongly in the third quarter, several new research reports show.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is stepping down from the role from November 5, 2023.

Engineer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been named today as the new Group Chief Executive for Qatar Airways.

The push to a cleaner 2050 is triggering fundamental changes in airline operations, signs of which are clearly visible in parts of the aftermarket business.

The documents include a technical arrangement on maintenance with Hong Kong as well as an upgraded air services agreement with Mongolia.

BP Aero will represent ITP Aero’s first set of facilities in the U.S.

In some cases, parts are in short supply. In others, raw materials needed for repairs are not available.

Etihad Cargo has promoted Soufyan Mouaniss to the role of director West Cargo Commercial.

Delta Air Lines' investment in its older Boeing narrowbodies gives it both insurance against more supply chain problems and some future capacity flexibility.

Europe will generate 24% of the projected global total MRO spend of $1.2 trillion from 2024-2023, Aviation Week’s new Commercial Fleet and MRO Forecast shows.