Maintenance & Training

Top-tier manufacturers and suppliers are not banking on a quick commercial aftermarket rebound, financial figures and commentary from 2020 third-quarter (Q3) earnings calls underscore.

How the airline industry emerges from the crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is unclear, but don’t expect the ecosystem to be the same. “The

The shared need between heavy maintenance providers and their customers to survive the pandemic-driven downturn could foster more long-term agreements that give both sides the certainty they crave, industry executives say.

The surplus parts sector’s importance will increase as cost-conscious airlines navigate their way through the pandemic-induced downturn, but the

Rady Fahmy, part of the founding team of the African Business Aviation Association and the organisation's first chief executive has died at his home in Quebec aged 45. Jane Stanbury gives this tribute.

EgyptAir Training Academy will launch a new simulator for the Airbus A320neo as the first operator in Africa in mid-November.

The founder, president and CEO of the Flight School Association of North America, discusses how the organization benefits student pilots as well as

American Airlines President Robert Isom talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about bringing international traffic back and navigating the operation

EgyptAir Training Academy has added two more full flight simulators (FFS) to its portfolio this year, one for the Airbus A220-300 and another for the A320neo.

Ask the Editors: New training protocol for 737 MAX pilots have yet to be finalized, but a Sept. 30 demo is a good idea of what’s to come.

The University of South Wales (USW) Dubai offers recognised British bachelor and masters courses in aerospace engineering, and multi-accredited postgraduate courses in aerospace engineering, business and management, and cyber security. Professor Paul Harrison, pro vice-chancellor innovation and engagement, and executive lead for USW Dubai, believes the college has a vital role to play in the growth of the aviation industry in the region.

Eurowings and Nayak have signed an extensive long-term contract for line maintenance at Düsseldorf. This contract specifies services within the new

Commercial aircraft aftermarket supplier AerSale said it has nearly completed initial flight testing of an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) on a Boeing 737-800 that equips pilots with the Universal Avionics SkyLens head-wearable display.

Proposed new minimum training for 737 MAX pilots includes five scenarios in full-flight simulators preceded by reviews of related checklists and materials, a report issued by the FAA Oct. 6 reveals.

South African Airways Technical (SAAT) has agreed to resume maintenance work for South African Airways (SAA) and its LCC operation Mango Airlines after suspending services because of non-payment.

Istanbul Aviation Academy, a Turkish flight training school located in Istanbul, has purchased an Alsim AL250 flight simulator.

The Emirates Group and GE Aviation have officially kicked off GE’s Leadership Development Programme for 28 UAE National employees at the Emirates Group.

Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL recently improved its financial position, and one bright spot is its engines. Cristiano Mousinho Gomes, GOL airline’

Starved for heavy checks, many independent MROs are looking forward to lease-transition work. But most lease transitions in the COVID-19 world—and the

System would automatically scan anyone who enters the cabin, adding a layer of defense against virus transmission.

Ask the Editors: Pilots are concerned about fulfilling requirements during the pandemic.

South African LCC Mango is in “critical discussions” with maintenance provider South African Airways Technical, triggering questions over the airline’s continued operations.

With airlines moving to smaller, leaner and more efficient fleets of narrowbodies to accommodate predicted reductions in passengers through 2023, AJW

As Lion Air’s contract vendor manager, Ferry Utama is examining the Indonesian carrier’s maintenance contracts and figuring out what changes need to

Aircraft engines MRO providers are forecasted to lose $1.5 billion in revenue as airlines turn to green time engines from parked aircraft amid the pandemic to preserve cash.