Maintenance & Training

Bombardier’s facility here has taken a big step toward stemming a shortage of aircraft and powerplant technicians.

JSfirm.com, in partnership with Atlantis Aviation, has launched its Job Distribution Network to provide aviation students with data on career opportunities.

A new aviation technical school in Miami designed to inspire young adults to pursue science and math-based aviation jobs is already expanding.

The GIFT program is aimed at meeting increased MRO workforce demand in Brazil.

Skyborne Airline Academy has signed a letter of intent with Bye Aerospace for 30 eFlyer electric training aircraft, bringing its total commitment to 40.

Fleets are set to grow in all sectors except military and year-over-year growth is projected to be highest for the commercial and business aviation aftermarket.

Airbus Flight Academy is making the final preparations before beginning to operate the Elixir two-seaters it has chosen to replace Cirrus SR22s..

ATP Flight School has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 40 single-engine, four-seat Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft, with deliveries to begin in 2026.

New pilot certifications are booming, but there are bottlenecks to getting those new pilots into paid positions.

This is a long-called-for step by Congress that the agency has tried and failed to take due to numerous complications.

A new approach to pilot training – whether in the commercial, business or charter sectors – should begin from the very first day of any flight program, ensuring those entering the industry are better equipped to look after their mental health throughout their flying careers.

Baltic Aviation Academy, based in Lithuania, has placed an order with Textron Aviation for 48 Cessna 172 Skyhawk single-engine aircraft, with delivery in 2026.

VSE Aviation has announced six new aftermarket distribution agreements valued at around $750 million.

A new fleet of 90 Piper Archer TX piston singles will form the backbone of plans by U.S.-based AeroGuard Flight Training to double its fleet.

Some 30 Sikorsky S-92s serving the oil and gas industry are grounded worldwide while they await replacement of main gearboxes.

Dassault Aviation plans to open a new company-owned service center at Catarina International Executive Airport near Sao Paulo, Brazil, in early 2024.

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

The startup is beta testing its system to reduce the risk of damaging aircraft during ground movement with 50 companies, including MROs and FBOs.

The new program is currently partnering with multiple aviation companies to secure employment upon completion of the course.

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.

We speak to the CEO of West Star about the $131m acquisition of Jet East.

Zack Anglin proves that hands and feet are not essential for piloting an aircraft.

L3Harris is expanding its presence in the aftermarket by getting into the used equipment business, a space in which it historically has not participated.

Dassault's move is part of a broader masterplan to tailor capacity growth to current and predicted demand.

The training is aimed at reducing risks associated with post maintenance check flights.