Maintenance & Training

CASA has lost a lot of experienced technical staff over the past 10 years, said Darren Dunbier, Virgin Australia’s general manger for engineering operations.

Qatar Aeronautical Academy has selected Skyborne Airline Academy as a “satellite training centre” for students who will be eligible for employment with Middle East carriers.

EgyptAir Training Academy has succeeded in renewing the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) approval for its Airbus A220-300, A320-200, A330- 200, A340-300 simulators.

Australia’s MRO industry faces major challenges due to a shortage of licensed aircraft engineers.

ACC Aviation has appointed Hassan Chamas to head the company's charter offering throughout the Middle East.

As African air transport bounces back from the pandemic and starts to grow again, training opportunities are resurfacing within the continent.

ST Engineering's first quarter report shows its commercial aerospace segment had 29% year-on-year recovery, its revenue surpassing 2020 pre-COVID levels.

Heico Corp. plans to acquire Wencor Group for $2.05 billion by the end of 2023.

Oman Air has upgraded its commercial flight capabilities with the installation of a new B737-8 Max simulator.

Expanding the workforce is about addressing systemic barriers to talent—a change that can improve the aviation industry.

A May 11 airworthiness directive requires A380 operators to calculate “factored time on ground” and conduct inspections based on Airbus’ revised criteria.

What's behind the grounding of scores of airplanes and how Pratt is working to fix it.

Global, sector-focused law firm HFW, which has a major presence in the MEAASA region from its offices in Dubai, has continued to strengthen its leading global aerospace practice with the hire of senior partner Peter Coles.

Hadid International Services (HADID) has appointed a new Director for Africa and Middle East.

Boeing has named Joe Benson as president of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ).

The MRO provider plans to reactivate its maintenance facility in Manchester, England.

Aviation Week Forecast sees solid growth trend for Australian MRO market.

Boeing estimates that 75% of the 225 737 MAXs in the company’s undelivered inventory must be repaired.

L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions is a rarity in the industry. It fuses a multitude of integrated offerings that touch nearly every aspect of airline operations. End-to-end solutions include a broad range of next-generation avionics, flight data analytics, full-flight simulators, and pilot training services with a clearly defined focus on enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and cost savings for airlines.

The carrier estimates it has lost INR108 billion ($1.3 billion) in revenues and additional expenses due to the engine-related groundings.

Rolls-Royce sees the widebody cargo sector as an increasingly important part of its future portfolio.

An engine failure aboard a Longtail Aviation Boeing 747-400 spotlights the importance of keeping records on service-bulletin implementations.

Prices are rising in aerospace and defense, but few are turning away because of it.

Spirit Airlines expects to see some reduction in Airbus A320neo engine issues this year, but a return to normal could be up to 10 months away.

Russia’s aviation industry continues to look for ways to substitute the Western-made aircraft spare parts and equipment that its carriers need.