Maintenance / Trainings news

Latest Maintenance / Trainings news

Oriens Aviation marks 10 years of operations

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa completes its first gearbox replacement on Challenger 604

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed its first engine accessory gearbox replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604. ExecuJet MRO Services’ engine shop, a GE authorized service centre, installed overhauled AGBs and completed the work on-wing, thus reducing the aircraft&rsq...

Airways Aviation Group expands Diamond Aircraft & Austro Engine service capabilities through new global agreement

Airways Aviation Group, the largest owner-operator of Diamond Aircraft in Europe and the second highest Diamond Aircraft flight-hour operator globally throughout 2024, announced the signing of a new Service Partner Agreement with Diamond Aircraft. The agreement appoints both Airways Aviat...

Yingling Aviation completes first Starlink installation on a Bombardier Global

Yingling Aviation has successfully completed its first installation of Starlink on a Bombardier Global, marking a significant milestone in next-generation inflight connectivity. The installation provides seamless, high-speed, low-latency internet access, delivering an unmatched inflight experience for business aviation. The aircraft’s operator, recognizing the increasing demand for reliable,...

Cyprus Airways expands fleet to enhance pilot training

Tecnam and Cyprus Airways Flying Academy CAFA announced purchase agreement for two Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. This new acquisition will innovate CAFA’s fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment is part of CAFA’s commitm...

Smart Aviation continues to grow with Tecnam

Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced purchase agreement for five additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50 nationalities for over a decade to start their careers with the world’s major airlines, and is...

Opening of CAMI Aéro, a unique practical training workshop for work-study in industry jobs

Safran Helicopter Engines officially opened of the CAMI Aéro work-study center for aviation industry jobs in Bordes, near Pau in southwest France. CAMI Aéro is an industry-focused training workshop offering practical work-study programs in machining trades, such as lathe operator, milling machine operator and (soon) grinding machine operator. This new center boast...

HADID strengthens IAE partnership with 50% acquisition of IAA GCC

HADID and Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise announced the establishment of Intercontinental Aviation Academy GCC, marking a significant milestone in aviation training within the region.Building on their strategic partnership, HADID and IAE are now officially commencing IAA GCC’s operations to serve the increasing demand for world-class aviation training. IAA GCC has chosen Ras Al...

Maximum efficiency in pilot training: Optimized Do228 training programs at GA-ATS

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has reached another milestone in Do228 pilot training: Following the successful certification of the Do228 Flight Simulation Training Device as FTD Level 2, GA-ATS has adapted all training programs of the Approved Training Organization to the state-of-the-art flight simulator. Thereby, the company is setting new standards in practical and efficient pi...

RTX Pratt & Whitney adds Sanad Group to the GTF MRO network

Pratt & Whitney will expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers to include Sanad Group, the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi's sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. Sanad's new state-of-the-art facility is expected to be completed by 2028 and further strengthen the relationship between RTX an...

Archer receives FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy

Archer Aviation received FAA certification to launch its pilot training academy. This certification, referred to as Part 141, is granted to a flight school by the FAA, signifying that it is a formally recognized and regulated institution for pilot training. With this certificate, Archer can now train and qualify pilots as part of its newly launched training academy, with plans to build a pipe...

British Airways to acquire Boeing’s Gatwick MRO hangar facility, securing jobs and expanding its presence at the airport

British Airways is to acquire the Boeing hangar facility and MRO business at Gatwick in a move that will secure jobs at the site and expand BA’s presence at this key airport. It will ultimately benefit BA customers by bringing additional skills, expertise and facilities into the business which will help to support the BA operation. This transaction sees the airline create a new wholly-o...

flydubai signs new Boeing services agreements

flydubai and Boeing announced new agreements for parts sourcing services and digital solutions that help support efficient fleet operations: Tailored Parts Package – Boeing’s Tailored Parts Package helps flydubai ensure ready access to the parts needed to maintain its fleet, improving costs savings and inventory forecasting. 737MAX QEC Kits – Quick Engine Change...

Expanding capabilities in Australia - Textron Aviation to open new service facility at Essendon Fields Airport

Textron Aviation expands of its footprint in Australia with the construction of a larger and modernized service facility at Essendon Fields Airport in Melbourne to maximize support for Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customers in the region. The new facility will add more space for servicing aircraft, aiding in faster scheduling with minimal down time to keep customers flying. Construction is s...

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik sign multi-billion-dollar agreement for world-class aircraft engine maintenance services

WestJet and Lufthansa Technik have signed an exclusive agreement, in which Lufthansa Technik will provide engine maintenance services for the CFM International* LEAP-1B engines that power the airline's Boeing 737 fleet. The 15-year, multi-billion-dollar contract, is the largest in WestJet's 30-year history and followed a rigorous competitive global sourcing process. Lufthansa Technik will...

Upcoming events

NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2026

20/10/2026 - 22/10/2026
United States, Las Vegas

Bahrain International Airshow 2026

18/11/2026 - 20/11/2026
Bahrain, Sakhir