Aviation

Etihad Pilots Granted Dual Certification for A350 and A380 Operations

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reached another significant milestone in pilot training and flying operations.

Etihad has qualified its pilots to operate Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft interchangeably, following successful completion of extensive pilot training and gaining stringent regulatory permits. This accomplishment establishes Etihad as one of the world’s leading airlines in achieving this level of diversity in its pilot capabilities.

Pilots on airlines are usually limited to operating one kind of aircraft. However, under specific circumstances—like a highly comparable flight deck, pilot protocols, and the application of specialized training—pilots may be permitted to operate two types of similar aircraft through a specialized program authorized by the Civil Aviation Authority and the aircraft manufacturer. This is referred to as “Mixed Fleet Flying,” or “MFF.”

By obtaining comparable permits over the past decade, Etihad has raised the bar for fleet commonality by allowing its Airbus pilots to fly the A320 and A330, A330 and A340, and its Boeing pilots to fly the 777 and 787. The most recent license to operate the Airbus A350 and A380 will build on this heritage by increasing the effectiveness and flexibility of Etihad’s widebody network.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”