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Explore the latest people and workplace news from across aviation, including executive appointments, career development, training, workplace culture, employee wellbeing, diversity initiatives and the organisations creating outstanding places to work.

MRO News

Ontic names new global chief engineer

Jonathan Grant brings more than 20 years of aerospace experience.

Cargo News

Glasgow Prestwick appoints new trade and export development manager

Paul McGrattan brings nearly 30 years’ experience to the role and will work with exporters, freight forwarders, and airline partners to increase exports.

MRO News

Joramco Academy welcomes new intake of aviation students

The new intake marks the start of the students’ journey towards careers in aviation.

MRO News

Van Laake named as EVP Engineering & Maintenance at KLM

“I am very much looking forward to joining Engineering & Maintenance, where technical expertise and the day-to-day realities of airline operations come together," said Marloes van Laake.

MRO News

Aviation Business News' Best Places To Work In Aviation 2026 winners revealed

This year we are honouring seven aviation firms whose employees have told our independent researchers they love working for

Lee HayhurstEditorial Director & COO, Aviation Business News

Toby WaltonPublisher

David HirshGroup Commercial Manager

Robert GougeSenior Business Development Manager

Greg WhitakerEditor

Rob MunroEditor

Craig WatersEditor, MRO Management

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MRO News 2 mins read

MRO Europe 2026: Industry urged to inspire a new generation of airline technicians

A panel of experts at last week's annual trade show in Amsterdam discussed the challenges of attracting and retaining talent

Operations & Training

Stavros Themistocli returns to ACS UK

People News: Themistocli returns to Bournemouth team as its new Programmes Director

Interviews / Comments / Articles 2 mins read

Meet The Mechanics: An interview with Gabriel Peter Bosco, ADE

As an experienced aircraft maintenance technician, Gabriel Peter Bosco has built a career around solving complex avionics challenges, embracing new technologies and keeping safety at the heart of every task.

MRO News 1 min read

New Etihad Engineering programme aims to develop future maintenance talent

The GCAA-approved programme combines classroom learning with hands-on MRO experience to develop the next generation of aircraft maintenance professionals.

Cargo News 2 mins read

Atlas Air reinforces investment in Alaska’s future aviation workforce

Latest $50,000 scholarship contribution to University of Alaska Anchorage supports aspiring pilots and aviation maintenance technicians

MRO News 1 min read

Poldermans named as new head of MRO at MAAS Aviation

Group chief operating officer Mark Gidman will to step away from the business with day-to-day management passing to Edwin Poldermans.

At the signing, Dr. Raymond Patrick V. Guico, president of WCC Aviation Holdings, and Thierry Tea, xchairman of PhilJets.

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WCC Aviation Holdings acquires 30% stake in PhilJets

The investment will expand WCC Aviation Holdings' aviation services portfolio while creating new opportunities for technical training, skills development and aviation careers in the Philippines.

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Meet The Mechanics: An interview with Julene Lee Hui Pheng, ADE

As AirAsia’s first female Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Julene Lee Hui Pheng has spent three decades breaking barriers, solving technical challenges and championing safety.

MRO News 1 min read

AFI KLM E&M appoints Tramus as CEO of CRMA Aero Repair

Eléonore Tramus will work with CRMA’s teams to support the company’s continued development and expansion.

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