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Zawya
15-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Registration is Now Open at Joramco Academy Offering a Discount for Early Applicants
Amman, Jordan – Joramco Academy, the educational arm of Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), is now accepting applications for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program for the 2025 academic year. Starting in October, the four-year program offers a hybrid model of education that combines academic learning with practical, hands-on training. Students will complete two years of theoretical coursework followed by two years of practical experience, fully preparing them for careers in aviation maintenance within a real-world environment at Joramco's facilities. Highlighting its commitment to impactful education, Joramco Academy has recently dedicated a Boeing 737 aircraft exclusively for student training. This addition provides students with the valuable opportunity to work on an actual commercial aircraft throughout their studies, further bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Designed to meet the growing demand for qualified aircraft maintenance professionals both locally and worldwide, the program concludes with internationally recognized certifications, including those issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC). Graduates of the program are guaranteed employment opportunities at Joramco, providing a direct pathway into the aviation industry. This initiative aligns with the company's long-term vision to invest in human capital and contribute to reducing unemployment in Jordan through strategic upskilling. Further supporting its mission to make world-class education accessible, and as part of its commitment to supporting aspiring aviation professionals, Joramco Academy is offering a discount for early registrants who enroll in the program. Commenting on the launch of the new cohort, Fraser Currie, Chief Executive Officer of Joramco, said, 'Through the Academy, we are preparing future maintenance engineers with technical excellence and exposure to global standards that meet the demands of the aviation sector. At the same time, we are creating a strategic, sustainable talent pipeline that ensures our region remains competitive on a global scale.' Interested students and applicants can learn more about the program by sending an email to academy@ or calling +962 6 445 1445 ext. 702 / 703 or +962 79 750 0712 or following its official social media channels. About Joramco With more than six decades of experience, Joramco has built a sound track record as a leading independent commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility serving a wide range of customers in the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, Africa and the CIS countries, offering services on several aircraft models from the Airbus, Boeing and Embraer fleets. Strategically located at a free zone area in Queen Alia International Airport in Amman-Jordan, Joramco's facility includes 5 hangars that can accommodate up to 22 aircraft with expansion plans currently in progress. Joramco is certified by a number of international regulatory authorities including the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Jordan's Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC). For more information about Joramco and Joramco Academy, please visit the links below: Joramco Website: Joramco Facebook Page: Joramco LinkedIn Account: Joramco Twitter Account: Joramco Academy Facebook Page: Joramco Academy Instagram Account:
Al Bawaba
03-07-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
flydubai breaks ground on new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier's growing over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings. The construction of the Aircraft Maintenance Centre underscores flydubai's dedication to strengthening its inhouse capabilities and reflects the carrier's growing maturity as it expands its fleet and groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a senior delegation led by His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, who joined Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH).His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: 'we are proud to witness the groundbreaking of flydubai's new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South, a key milestone that reflects the airline's continued growth and operational advancement. This facility reinforces our commitment to supporting the aviation sector through state-of-the-art infrastructure and to further positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for aviation.'Commenting at the ceremony, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'this investment marks a significant milestone for flydubai. Since launching operations in 2009, we have made great strides in enhancing connectivity and driving innovation, and the development of our new Aircraft Maintenance Centre will play a key role in the next chapter of our growth journey. This is a strategic step towards supporting our growing maintenance requirement and capacity as we take delivery of more aircraft, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and supporting Dubai's position as a global leader in aviation and business excellence.'The carrier signed an agreement with MBRAH for its first purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre at the 2023 Dubai Airshow. Located in Dubai South, the district offers an aviation and logistics ecosystem that makes it an ideal location for the carrier's facility. The maintenance centre will be situated near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to become the world's largest airport upon to support flydubai's ambitious growth plans, the new maintenance centre will be home to the carrier's expanding team of more than 600 skilled engineers working in Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshops, tasked with guaranteeing the safety and airworthiness of flydubai's offers global aerospace players investment opportunities and is a free-zone destination for the world's leading airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries. Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also home to maintenance centres and training and education campuses. It seeks to strengthen engineering industries to foster the emirate's vision of becoming a leading aviation has partnered with Group AMANA, a leading regional company that specialises in the design-build of industrial and commercial facilities, to deliver a modern facility built to the highest international standards in the heart of Dubai South. At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, flydubai placed its fourth order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Today, the carrier has built a modern and efficient fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and is expected to receive more than 120 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over the next decade.
Zawya
03-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Flydubai starts new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier's growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings. The construction of the Aircraft Maintenance Centre underscores flydubai's dedication to strengthening its inhouse capabilities and reflects the carrier's growing maturity as it expands its fleet and network. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a senior delegation led by His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, who joined Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, said: 'we are proud to witness the groundbreaking of flydubai's new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South, a key milestone that reflects the airline's continued growth and operational advancement. This facility reinforces our commitment to supporting the aviation sector through state-of-the-art infrastructure and to further positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for aviation.' Commenting at the ceremony, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: 'this investment marks a significant milestone for flydubai. Since launching operations in 2009, we have made great strides in enhancing connectivity and driving innovation, and the development of our new Aircraft Maintenance Centre will play a key role in the next chapter of our growth journey. This is a strategic step towards supporting our growing maintenance requirement and capacity as we take delivery of more aircraft, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and supporting Dubai's position as a global leader in aviation and business excellence.' The carrier signed an agreement with MBRAH for its first purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre at the 2023 Dubai Airshow. Located in Dubai South, the district offers an aviation and logistics ecosystem that makes it an ideal location for the carrier's facility. The maintenance centre will be situated near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to become the world's largest airport upon completion. Tailored to support flydubai's ambitious growth plans, the new maintenance centre will be home to the carrier's expanding team of more than 600 skilled engineers working in Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshops, tasked with guaranteeing the safety and airworthiness of flydubai's fleet. MBRAH offers global aerospace players investment opportunities and is a free-zone destination for the world's leading airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries. Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also home to maintenance centres and training and education campuses. It seeks to strengthen engineering industries to foster the emirate's vision of becoming a leading aviation hub. flydubai has partnered with Group AMANA, a leading regional company that specialises in the design-build of industrial and commercial facilities, to deliver a modern facility built to the highest international standards in the heart of Dubai South. At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, flydubai placed its fourth order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Today, the carrier has built a modern and efficient fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and is expected to receive more than 120 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over the next decade. -TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Arabian Business
02-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
flydubai begins construction of new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has begun construction of its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The move enhance the airline's operational control and reduce maintenance turnaround times for its expanding fleet. The facility, spanning 32,600 square metres, will accommodate an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings. Construction is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026, the airline said in a statement. flydubai aircraft maintenance centre to house 600 engineers near Al Maktoum Airport The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a senior delegation led by Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, who joined Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). 'We are proud to witness the groundbreaking of flydubai's new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South, a key milestone that reflects the airline's continued growth and operational advancement. This facility reinforces our commitment to supporting the aviation sector through state-of-the-art infrastructure and to further positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for aviation,' Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South said. Ghaith Al Ghaith described the investment as a development that supports the carrier's growth trajectory since operations began in 2009. 'This investment marks a significant milestone for flydubai. Since launching operations in 2009, we have made great strides in enhancing connectivity and driving innovation, and the development of our new Aircraft Maintenance Centre will play a key role in the next chapter of our growth journey. This is a strategic step towards supporting our growing maintenance requirement and capacity as we take delivery of more aircraft, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and supporting Dubai's position as a global leader in aviation and business excellence,' Al Ghaith added. The project follows an agreement signed between flydubai and MBRAH at the 2023 Dubai Airshow for the carrier's first purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre. The facility's location in Dubai South provides access to an aviation and logistics ecosystem, positioned near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), which is planned to become the world's largest airport upon completion. The maintenance centre will house more than 600 engineers working across Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshops divisions, responsible for maintaining safety and airworthiness standards for flydubai's fleet. MBRAH operates as a free-zone destination serving airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries. The hub, located within Dubai South, houses maintenance centres and training facilities as part of efforts to develop engineering industries supporting Dubai's aviation sector development. flydubai has partnered with Group AMANA, a regional company specialising in design-build projects for industrial and commercial facilities, to construct the centre according to international standards. At the 2023 Dubai Airshow, flydubai placed its fourth order for 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The carrier operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft and expects to receive more than 120 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over the next decade.
Zawya
02-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Flydubai breaks ground on new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South
flydubai has broken ground on its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The multimillion dollar facility, set to complete construction in the last quarter of 2026, will ensure an increased level of control and quicker maintenance turnaround for the carrier's growing fleet. Spread over 32,600 square metres, the maintenance centre will house an aircraft hangar, support workshops and office buildings. The construction of the Aircraft Maintenance Centre underscores flydubai's dedication to strengthening its inhouse capabilities and reflects the carrier's growing maturity as it expands its fleet and network. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by a senior delegation led by Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, who joined Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, as well as representatives from the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH). Al Zaffin said, 'This facility reinforces our commitment to supporting the aviation sector through state-of-the-art infrastructure and to further positioning Dubai as a leading global hub for aviation.' Al Ghaith stated, 'This is a strategic step towards supporting our growing maintenance requirement and capacity as we take delivery of more aircraft, and reaffirms our long-term commitment to innovation, operational efficiency and supporting Dubai's position as a global leader in aviation and business excellence.' The carrier signed an agreement with MBRAH for its first purpose-built Aircraft Maintenance Centre at the 2023 Dubai Airshow. Located in Dubai South, the district offers an aviation and logistics ecosystem that makes it an ideal location for the carrier's facility. The maintenance centre will be situated near Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), set to become the world's largest airport upon completion. The new maintenance centre will be home to the carrier's expanding team of more than 600 skilled engineers working in Line Maintenance, Technical Services, Materials and Workshops, tasked with guaranteeing the safety and airworthiness of flydubai's fleet.
