- Kenya Aircraft Engineers to Be Trained in China Under New Deal[Nov. 19, 2012]
The Kenya Aeronautical College has partnered with the Shenyang Aerospace University in China to train aircraft manufacturing engineers to bridge the technical personnel gap in the aviation industry.
- Training Grants Proposed to Address Pilot Shortage[Nov. 20, 2012]
The civil aviation authority will offer 120,000 yuan (US$19,240) in grants for general aviation pilot training.
- A Shortage of Pilots? The Answer Is in the Air[Nov. 17, 2012]
Since boyhood, Daniel Cifuentes has dreamed of becoming a pilot at a big airline. But now, with two years remaining before he graduates from Utah Valley University with a professional pilot degree, Cifuentes doesn't believe his dream is possible in the United States.
- 10,000th Student Graduated from AEMTC[Nov. 13, 2012]
CFM International and its partners are celebrating the 10,000th student trained at the Aero Engine Maintenance Training Center (AEMTC). AEMTC is a cooperative venture between CFM, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Civil Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CASC), Civil Aviation Flying University of China (CAFUC), GE Aviation, and Snecma (Safran group) established in 1996.
- Australia: Parafield Airport Plan Cleared for Take-off[Nov. 06, 2012]
The Federal Government has approved a redrafted master plan for Parafield Airport, paving the way for a significant increase in air traffic at the site.
- Eurocopter Malaysia Emphasises Safety in the Air[Oct. 29, 2012]
Eurocopter Malaysia (ECM), the wholly-owned unit of helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, organised a seminar on "Flight Safety" on Oct 24, 2012.
- China's Civil Aviation Expects to Recruit over 4,000 Student Pilots[Oct. 23, 2012]
It is learned from Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) that it has received orders of training 2,937 pilots for more than 50 Chinese commercial carriers. In 2013, China's civil aviation industry expects to recruit over 4,000 student pilots.
- New Aviation Ties for New Zealand, India[Oct. 18, 2012]
India and New Zealand have signed a formal agreement to co-operate in civil aviation.
- Skies Too Friendly for Foreign Pilots, Key Document Says[Sep. 06, 2012]
Domestic skies will not become a place where inexperienced foreign pilots can boost their flying hours to make their resumes more impressive, a key document from the civil aviation authorities said on Wednesday.
- Congress Passes Bill Boosting Pilots' Rights[Jul. 23, 2012]
Pilots' rights when dealing with Federal Aviation Administration disciplinary proceedings would receive a boost under a bill passed by Congress on Monday - a measure written by a senator who was ordered to take remedial flying lessons by the agency after he landed his plane on a closed runway.