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Dubai Airshow 2023: Airbus and Mubadala to mentor future Emirati engineers

eNethersole — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:08:29 +0000

Over the next three years, 12 Emirati engineering students will be hosted at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, where they will perform their internship under the supervision of Airbus experts and specialists.

Fatima Al Marzooqi, director of Portfolio Emiratisation at Mubadala said: “Mubadala is delighted to support this important initiative which will not only bolster our future-focused knowledge-based economy in the UAE but provide an exceptional opportunity for Emirati students.”

“We know that our most valuable asset is people and through this innovative partnership with Airbus we can help grow world-class talent. This leading internship is a significant milestone in our Emiratisation programme as we continue to support the UAE’s continued acceleration and transformation by fostering talent that can thrive in sectors vital for Abu Dhabi’s future growth and success.”

Mikail Houari, President, Airbus Africa and Middle East, said: "For many decades, Airbus has worked closely with local and regional organisations to nurture, develop and inspire young talent. Ensuring youth have the right skills and knowledge supports the future growth and progress of the aviation and aerospace sectors. The industry is vital for long-term economic diversification and sustainable development of the region. We are proud to have signed this new partnership with Mubadala and we look forward to many years of collaboration to drive localisation of our global expertise and support Emiratisation efforts.”

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Airbus and Mubadala Investment Company have signed an agreement to provide internship opportunities for Emirati senior university students in engineering.

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Dubai Airshow 2023: Saudia Academy buys simulators from L3Harris

eNethersole — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:56:56 +0000

Airside incidents are expensive with the average cost of an incident involving ground handling equipment costing nearly $586,000, let alone the delays and intangible costs.

“This agreement is in line with the transformation of the region and will help with the consistency of training air crew,” said Ben Swann, general manager, training system at L3Harris.

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Saudia Academy and L3Harris have signed an agreement which will see the academy acquire two AIRSIDESIM ground handling simulators.

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Dubai Airshow2023: AeroGuard selects Archer TX for training

eNethersole — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:30:26 +0000

AeroGuard Flight Training has four campus locations, three in the U.S. and one in Saudi Arabia. The locations train more than 2,000 student pilots, preparing them for their careers at world-leading airlines.

“The name of the game in flight training is capacity and with these additional aircraft, AeroGuard has the capacity to welcome hundreds of new airline cadets to our pilot training programmes, including in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where it offers three flight training programmes.”

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Future pilots in Saudi Arabia will benefit after Piper Aircraft confirmed that AeroGuard Flight Training has placed an order for 90 new Archer TX aircraft.

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Emirates to display commercial and training aircraft at Dubai Airshow

eNethersole — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:06:18 +0000

The fleet consist of the airline’s latest retrofitted A380, game-changer Boeing 777-300ER, Diamond DA42-VI and Cirrus SR 22 training aircraft used by the Emirates Flight Training Academy.

The Embraer Phenom 100 charter jet will also be on display. Both Emirates B777-300ER and A380 aircraft will have the airline’s newest signature livery.

The A380 aircraft on display, one of the first 10 units to have undergone a full make-over from Emirates’ ongoing $2 billion retrofit programme, will feature the airline’s popular Premium Economy Class cabin, in addition to refreshed interiors and enhancements across all cabins.

The Emirates exhibition stand, open to all Dubai Airshow visitors will feature a number of Emirates divisions. A highlight this year will the employee experience. Starting with Cabin Crew training, the gamified environments set inside Emirates aircraft will offer visitors a glimpse into future simulated experiences, providing a cutting-edge approach to learning and service skills development. Airshow visitors will also get an early look at the revamped onboarding experience for future Emirates Group employees.

The Emirates Official store will also be at the stand selling aircraft models and other popular aviation and travel merchandise. For the first time, the airline’s Airbus A350 die-cast aircraft model will be on sale as a Dubai Airshow exclusive.

The Emirates Flight Training Academy will display its newest and most advanced training aircraft, the Diamond DA42-VI which it received earlier this year, in addition to its single-engine Cirrus SR 22. Emirates Flight Training Academy instructors will be on hand to provide information about the Academy’s world-class training programme. The Emirates Flight Training Academy is the airline’s state-of-the-art facility that is helping to meet the global aviation industry’s future requirements for skilled commercial pilots.

The Emirates Future Customer Journey will also be featured on a special stand. This is an enhanced barrier-free airport experience for travellers, enabled by advanced biometrics in partnership with Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner Affairs (GDRFA) and Dubai Airport.

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Emirates will showcase its full family of aircraft commercial and training aircraft during the Dubai Airshow – which opens tomorrow.

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EFTA spreads its wings to expand pilot training programme

eNethersole — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:34:30 +0000

The academy is offering three brand-new Diamond aircraft into its training programme.

Although the majority are students who’ve recently graduated from high school, the cadets range in age from 17 to 26 years.

Captain Abdulla Al Hammadi, divisional vice president Emirates Flight Training Academy, said; "EFTA is fully focused on establishing a reliable stream of pilots for the aviation industry, which has been staring at scarcity in the short to the long term, and giving aspiring cadets a visionary academy based in an iconic and one of the safest cities that is also one of the largest aviation hubs on the planet. We offer one of the most sophisticated cadet training programmes, delivered by our 50+ highly skilled instructors, and backed by the exceptional standards and governance set by Emirates, the world’s largest international airline. It’s inspiring to see the camaraderie and collaboration among our cadets as they graduate real-world ready with the highest levels of skills and competencies required by commercial pilots."

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EFTA, which was started with a focus on the national cadet pilot programme for Emirates, is now offering its training to cadets from all over the globe.

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HAVELSAN and Turkish Airlines launch new training centre

eNethersole — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:19:56 +0000

HAVELSAN previously signed a contract with Turkish Airlines for the procurement of a total of 11 A320 CEO NEOs and Boeing 737 Max full flight simulators (FFS) and FTD’s. Following the EASA certification of two Boeing B737MAX full flight simulators HAVELSAN and Turkish Airlines have taken a significant stride forward in their partnership by opening a new Turkish Airline Training Centre within HAVELSAN’s premises. The facility, equipped with state-of-the-art training technologies and staffed by industry experts, is set to revolutionise the way pilots and aviation professionals are trained, setting new standards for excellence in the aviation industry.

"We are thrilled to announce this collaborative initiative between HAVELSAN and Turkish Airlines. The opening of this Airline Training Centre and the second achievement of our 737-8MAX Simulator Certification symbolizes our shared dedication to fostering excellence in aviation education. By combining our strengths, we aim to provide top-notch training to the next generation of pilots" stated Mehmet Akif Nacar, Ph.D CEO of HAVELSAN.

"We are immensely satisfied in achieving EASA Level D certification for our second Boeing B737MAX simulator. This significant achievement reflects our dedication to ensuring the highest standards of safety and proficiency for our flight crews. With cutting-edge facilities and expert instructors, the new Airline Training Centre in collaboration with HAVELSAN is poised to elevate the skills and expertise of our pilots, providing them with support to navigate the complexities of modern aviation,” said Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines.

HAVELSAN is planning EASA certification of its Airbus A320 CEO/NEO manufactured full flight simulators to showcase to the global airline and pilot training industry that it can provide it with world-class Turkish manufactured narrow body aircraft flight simulators.

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Simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN has opened together with Turkish Airlines a Turkish Airline Training Centre within its premises.

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Mind the gap!

pIvanova — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:52:18 +0000

Maintenance 06 November 2023

Mind the gap!

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.

When the MRO engineer shortage breaks into mainstream media with headlines such as ‘Desperately seeking mechanics’ – in other words, when what everyone in the industry has known for years is considered current affairs – you have to hope someone is taking it seriously.

In the Middle East, several academies are doing exactly that. But the numbers are daunting.

CAE’s Aviation Talent Forecast, released at the Paris airshow, predicts the need for 22,000 new commercial aircraft maintenance technicians in the Middle East in the next 10 years. The report splits demand almost equally between replacements for personnel leaving the industry and those needed to sustain growth.

Boeing’s 20-year forecast puts the regional demand for new engineers and technicians at 50,000.

Supply chains suffer in times of manpower shortages, potentially leading to ‘no-poach’ deals between top-tier OEMs and their suppliers, as was alleged in a case in the US involving Pratt & Whitney (P&W) which was settled in late April when the court ruled that the engine prime and its suppliers had not violated labour laws.

Overlooked in the case was the impact of poaching on markets already facing a growing gap between demand and supply. In the Middle East, the resulting inflationary salary spiral is well-known and serves as a useful recruitment tool for MROs and airlines whose pace of growth outstrips the ability of their domestic markets to add to the talent pool.

Jordan, Turkey and Egypt are exceptions. There the needs of the principal domestic MROs are covered by their own nationals, trained at home.

However, tired of losing their engineering graduates to the ‘big three’ Gulf carriers, there have reportedly in past been top-level conversations about formal arrangements between those with and those without their own academies to train candidates specifically for the MRO competition.

Newer players place additional demands on an already-stretched market. Flydubai, for example, is on an expansion drive. The low-cost carrier added 1,300 employees in 2022, the most for a single year since its inception in 2008. A spokesperson said the airline is on track to add another 1,100 this year, representing an increase of 24% in staffing; at mid-year, it had 550 hires still to make, including up to 100 engineers.

The Dubai-based airline does not train engineers at its own training centre or work with other establishments. It relies instead on “the desire of top talent to relocate to Dubai”.

Sustainability is a key consideration of Turkish Technic and is reflected in its “education culture”. General manager Mikail Akbulut says the company’s approach is to develop training activities “in direct proportion” to its MRO capabilities and as a contribution to global civil aviation. With extensive and well-equipped facilities at Ataturk, Sabiha Gokcen and Esenboga airports, “we are able to meet the current and future demand for training”, he added.

Turkish Technic courses encompass technical, type and basic training management, conducted under EASA Part 147 and SHY 147 approvals, for its own needs as well as for other domestic and foreign third parties. As an approved examination centre, it organises module exams for its own technicians as well as others who work in civil aviation.

In Jordan, leading independent MRO Joramco places great emphasis on maintaining its pipeline of engineering personnel through its active and well-supported training academy in Amman.

“Joramco Academy is proud to be among the few training institutions in the Middle East awarded an EASA accreditation,” said Fraser Currie, Joramco chief executive. “This approval allows the academy to offer a wide range of aircraft maintenance courses and qualifications which are internationally recognised.”

Obtaining EASA approval last year has opened the door for Joramco Academy to expand internationally, notably in Ghana, which “further demonstrates our commitment to providing quality education and training in Jordan and beyond”, he said.

Jordanian nationals make up the majority of the academy’s intake at its main site at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA). It encourages young nationals to take up aerospace engineering through an innovative MRO scholarship programme for a limited number of candidates that covers the full cost of training and guarantees a career at Joramco after graduation.

Egyptair Training Academy, with more than 35 years of experience in MRO training, describes itself as “regional leader” in the field. It trains engineers and technicians for a variety of roles in the MRO environment, from line and base maintenance up to heavy maintenance.

In Dubai, alongside independent training establishments such as Jetstream, Emirates Engineering Training College provides basic and type training to its own personnel, third party and external customers under EASA and UAE GCAA approvals. It is also approved to conduct exams.

But demand is such that Emirates Engineering also dips into the international recruitment market on a grand scale. It recently announced plans to recruit for 475 technical and MRO roles in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Saouth Africa and the UK.

Chuck Grieve

Chuck Grieve is an award-winning writer and editor with more than 40-years experience in consumer, corporate, trade and technical journalism on a global scale.

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Dubai Airshow prepares for biggest event on record

eNethersole — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:06:28 +0000

The 18th edition of the Airshow presents an opportunity to welcome many new and returning industry stakeholders to the Emirate, and reflect on the recovery and growth of the aviation and wider aerospace sectors in recent years, particularly in the Middle East where passenger numbers continue to rise.

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Middle Eastern airlines posted a 27.3 per cent increase in August traffic compared to the previous year, meanwhile globally, traffic now stands at almost 96 per cent of pre-COVID levels.

Dubai Airports also announced that it served 41.6 million guests in the first half of 2023, a 49 per cent increase against the same period in 2022, fuelled by a 43 per cent surge in second-quarter passenger traffic.

As the aerospace, space and defence industries continue to play a critical role for local, regional and international economies, more than 1,400 exhibitors – including 400 first-time exhibitors and 80+ startups across sectors including commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space, defence and military, business aviation, air traffic management, emerging technology and more will unveil innovations and trailblasing solutions at the industry mega event.

An expanded space pavilion, in partnership with the UAE Space Agency, will also be a key feature at this year’s edition. It will see first-time and prominent players including the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) and several others demonstrate how the collaboration of the space and aviation industries are shaping the future of travel.

Dubai Airshow 2023 will also host a comprehensive conference agenda that will welcome more than 300 international speakers and feature more than 80 hours of insightful content to drive conversations on the most important industry topics such as sustainability, space, advanced aerial mobility, air traffic management, passenger experience, diversity, and much more. Countless networking opportunities will also support the Airshow’s position as a leading international platform for valuable business opportunities that will play a significant role in the future of the industry.

As one of the most anticipated aspects of the Dubai Airshow, the famous static and flying displays will return, with an impressive line-up of the world’s most advanced aircraft. The flying display will maintain its status as one of the most impressive ways for manufacturers to demonstrate their aircraft abilities to the global aerospace industry, while providing a breath-taking spectacle for visitors each day, and this year’s static display will set a new benchmark, showcasing more than 180 commercial and military aircraft.

Attendance from regional and international airlines will also reflect the strong growth and transformation being witnessed across the industry. Earlier this year, Emirates released its 2022-23 Annual Report, announcing its most profitable year ever with a profit of AED 10.6 billion (US$ 2.9 billion) compared with AED 3.9 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) loss in the previous year. Meanwhile, Etihad Airways announced a record-breaking core operating profit of US$ 296 million in the first half of 2022, compared to a US$ 392 million loss during the same period the previous year, and the world’s first premium leisure airline, Beond, announced its launch this year, further reflecting the return of the luxury leisure market.

Tero Taskila, CEO & Chairman of Beond, said: “Beond is thrilled to have this opportunity to showcase our beautiful, specially-fitted aircraft at the upcoming Dubai Airshow. Embodied in this aircraft is our vision for a ground-breaking approach to premium leisure travel, and promise of a pioneering flight experience for our guests. This marks the beginning of our journey as the world’s first premium leisure airline, and we could not be more pleased to be able to celebrate with industry partners at the Airshow.”

The same growth is being seen across the region. Qatar Airways Group published its annual report for 2022/23 highlighting an extraordinary year with profits reaching US$ 21.0 billion, up 45 per cent compared to the previous year, and Saudia Group just recently unveiled its new brand identity, part of its comprehensive strategy to support the advancement of the aviation sector, not only in the Kingdom but in the MENA region as well, to accommodate the growing demand.

His Excellency Ibrahim Al Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, said: “This is an exciting time in the Group’s history. The new brand offers much more than an evolution of our visual identity, but rather a celebration of all that we have achieved. We are implementing a fully integrated program that will enable us to play a driving role in advancing Vision 2030, in line with the targets of the Saudi Aviation Strategy. We are committed to expanding the fleet of the group to 318 aircraft and serve 175 destinations. We are entering a new era, and we believe that we now have everything in place to deliver on our promise to bring the world to Saudi Arabia and demonstrate what the Kingdom has to offer from a tourism and business perspective.”

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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.

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Arabian Aerospace Special Report - Saudi Aviation & Vision 2030 out now!

Ethan Cobbing — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:30:44 +0000

The programme launched by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud aims to achieve the goal of increased diversification economically, socially and culturally – and five years in, the plan has been adopted, and is driving Saudi business and people.

The aviation industry is often slow to adapt and adopt change, but anyone visiting the kingdom will immediately recognise that the drive toward change is working. For the industry, the strategy is in place. The goal is to turn Saudi Arabia into a leader in the global industry; enhance the customer experience; improve safety and promote long-term environmental sustainability.

The strategy will also empower growth in the tourism sector as the country welcomes the world. This means delivering seamless experiences to 330 million passengers across 250+ destinations and through transportation of 4.5 million tons of air cargo by 2030. The introduction of the speedy tourist visas has already seen that working. And to meet the demands, progress is being made to develop the most modern airline fleets in the world to service domestic, regional and transcontinental flights.

The joined-up thinking is apparent. Conferences and exhibitions are heading to the kingdom; global football stars, boxers and golfers are flying in to play at world-class facilities. Beach resorts are under development and a spanking new world-class airline is being built to service the world-class airports under construction.

This special supplement, drawn together by the editors and correspondents from Arabian Aerospace magazine, provides a snapshot of the progress so far as we talk to airline leaders, regulators, airport consultants and look at how some of the leading companies in the sector are working to be part of the Vision. It is a brave new world – and it is an exciting one. Fasten your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.

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In this special report: Arabian Aerospace delivers an exclusive overview of Saudi aviation and vision for 2030.

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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.

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