Aviation

Somalia Unveils The Blue Hangar, Its First MRO Facility in 33 Years

In a historic moment for Somalia’s aviation sector, the country’s aviation authorities have officially unveiled The Blue Hangar, a new Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport.

This marks the first MRO facility in Somalia in over 33 years and is set to transform the landscape of aircraft maintenance and safety in the region.

Aden Adde International Airport, a bustling hub with over 130 daily flights, faced a significant challenge as it lacked on-site repair capabilities. This resulted in the need to send aircraft to neighboring countries like Kenya and Uganda for maintenance. The inauguration of The Blue Hangar signifies a pivotal shift, introducing modern facilities that provide local solutions for aircraft maintenance and contribute to enhancing safety measures.

The establishment of this MRO facility is a strategic move to address the longstanding gap in Somalia’s air transport sector. The Blue Hangar is expected to not only streamline maintenance processes but also foster safety standards, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of the aviation industry in the country.

The opening of The Blue Hangar represents a positive step forward for Somalia, showcasing its commitment to modernizing its aviation sector and reducing dependence on external sources for aircraft maintenance. As the first MRO facility in over three decades, it symbolizes a new era of self-sufficiency and progress in Somalia’s aviation landscape.

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.”