In a bid to elevate aviation standards and nurture global talent, CAA International (CAAi) is sponsoring four aspiring EASA-licensed aircraft engineers from Africa. This initiative offers critical training and mentorship, helping the students on their journey to achieve an EASA Engineer Licence. The sponsorship is funded through CAAi’s social enterprise reinvestment programme and delivered in collaboration with the International Federation of Airworthiness (IFA).
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has appointed CAAi to harmonise Saudi Arabia’s aviation safety regulatory framework with EASA. This collaboration officially launched in November, with a series of project launch meetings and industry briefings in Riyadh.
CAA International (CAAi) has been appointed as a sub-contractor to French risk and safety management specialists, Apave Aeroservices, to deliver technical assistance and training services under a new EASA framework contract. The contract, titled ‘Lot 1: Aviation-related consultancy support to EASA’s international cooperation activities’, is managed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
CAA International (CAAi) has delivered a specialised ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) familiarisation training course for the Civil Aviation Authority of the Bahamas. Hosted by CAA Bahamas in Nassau, the programme included presentations and interactive workshops aimed at preparing Bahamian aviation regulators for future ICAO audits.
This week, a delegation from Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority visited the UK to explore its approach to aviation economic regulation. Hosted by CAAi, the visit aimed to equip Thai regulators with key insights for implementing effective economic regulation and consumer protection
CAA International (CAAi) and Rapiscan Systems have announced a strategic partnership at the International Security Expo in London. This collaboration is set to advance airport security screener assessment adoption and establish a global platform to enhance X-Ray screening competency within the aviation sector.
The Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B) has opened the country’s first Flight Crew Licencing (Part-FCL) examination centre at their head office in Nassau, marking a significant milestone for flight crew seeking conversion of another State’s licence into a Bahamas licence.
CAA International and the Singapore Aviation Academy have announced a collaborative online event in July 2024 on cybersecurity. The webinar will bring together senior industry professionals and regulators to discuss cyber security regulations, management strategies, and oversight protocols in the aviation sector.
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has opened the country’s second Part-FCL examination centre at Islamabad International Airport, marking a significant stride in enhancing accessibility and convenience for aspiring pilots across the northern regions of Pakistan.
As we celebrate this year’s Social Enterprise Day on Thursday 16th November, we’re excited to shed light on the remarkable contributions of social enterprises to our communities and the world at large. In this spirit, our Head of International Operations, Clair Borrelli, showcases the distinctive journey of CAA International (CAAi), the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s very own social enterprise, and our continued impact on global aviation.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement with CAA International to support the implementation of the Kingdom’s new State Safety Programme and National Aviation Safety Plan. The project commenced in July and is now underway.
CAA International (CAAi) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Margesson as its new Managing Director. Matthew will lead CAAi’s commitment to helping air transport prosper globally and assisting countries to unlock the endless benefits that safe, secure, and innovative aviation brings.
Maria Rueda, Managing Director at CAA International (CAAi), has announced that she will leave her role in September after more than twelve years at the UK CAA’s international cooperation and training arm.
CAAi recently concluded a comprehensive Safety Management training programme for the State Civil Aviation Agency (SCAA) of the Kyrgyz Republic. The training, conducted by CAAi’s safety management specialist Simon Roberts and senior technical advisor Vladimir Valionkin, took place in Bishkek during June.
CAAi has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (RCAA). The purpose of this MoU is to facilitate cooperation in areas of mutual interest and to explore avenues for CAAi to partner with RCAA in the field of aviation training, innovation, and research.
Social enterprise CAA International (CAAi) has pledged £15,000 to the Resilient Pilot programme and training support. The financial contribution will fund 20 places on Resilient Pilot’s 12-month ‘Resilience Development Programme’, which commenced on the 1st of June.
Following a contract extension signed at the Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety hosted in Singapore, CAA International will continue to provide the Civil Aviation Authority Malaysia with electronic examination services for Flight Crew and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer exams.
CAAi has completed a week-long programme of interviews and industry engagement workshops in Bishkek to support the implementation of a revised State Safety Programme in the Kyrgyz Republic.
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and CAA International (CAAi), part of the UK CAA, have signed a regulator-to-regulator partnership to assess and enhance Saudi Arabia’s aviation safety regulatory frameworks in line with global best-practice.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has entered into an agreement with CAA International to review and update the country’s State Safety Programme per ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. The project commenced this week with an on-site visit to Bishkek by a team of CAAi Technical Advisors.
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We want to inspire and engage with young people to explore careers in STEM, aviation, and aerospace to support and encourage their future career choices. Aviation and aerospace needs to be ready for the future and we need different talent, ideas and values to make that happen. We are committed to supporting the ambitions and interests of everyone to create opportunities which are inclusive and engaging for all.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is the umbrella term used to cover work promoting those subjects in education and to young people. Our work in the area is primarily about promoting the broad range of exciting jobs and careers that are available in aviation along with the skills and knowledge that someone looking to enter the sector could require.
It has been recognised by the aviation community that there will be an anticipated shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future.
By promoting awareness of the aviation and aerospace sector, the variety of career pathways you can take and the subjects that help you get there, we aim to inspire young aviators into this industry.
