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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.
Social enterprise CAA International (CAAi) has announced its continued backing of the UK’s Resilient Pilot Programme by providing funding for the third consecutive year.
The Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) has appointed CAA International (CAAi) to deliver a comprehensive regulatory aviation training programme for its inspectorate personnel.
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.
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.
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