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Daily Tribune
21 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
BAS Completes EASA Audit, Expands Operational Approvals
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announced the completion of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory audit, which covered functions including the Line Maintenance Department (EASA-145), the BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Center (BAETC) (EASA-147), and the Quality Assurance Department under both EASA-145 and EASA-147 certifications. Among the key outcomes was the additional approval of BAS Line Maintenance to include Boeing B787 and the extension of Boeing B777 maintenance scope. The audit confirmed BAS Line Maintenance capabilities to cover a wide range of aircraft operated by European airlines through Bahrain International Airport (BIA), including the Airbus A320 (CEO and NEO), A330, Boeing B737 (NG and MAX), B777, B747s, and Embraer aircraft, along with their associated engines.
Biz Bahrain
a day ago
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
BAS Successfully Completes EASA Audit and Expands Operational Approvals
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory audit, which covered multiple critical functions including Line Maintenance Department (EASA-145), the BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Center (BAETC) EASA-147, and Quality Assurance Department under both EASA-145 and EASA-147 certifications. The audit reaffirmed BAS's compliance with the EASA's rigorous standards, particularly in the areas of quality, compliance systems, and operational performance. Among the key outcomes was the additional approval of BAS Line Maintenance to include Boeing B787 and the extension of Boeing B777 maintenance scope. The audit confirmed the continuous oversight of BAS Line Maintenance capabilities to cover a wide range of aircraft operated by European airlines through Bahrain International Airport (BIA), including the Airbus A320 (CEO and NEO), A330, Boeing B737 (NG and MAX), B777, B747s, and Embraer aircraft, along with their associated engines. This expanded and continued approval enables BAS to broaden its maintenance services across both regional and international carriers, further strengthening its position as a leading aviation hub. Additionally, BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC) which is the second foreign training center approved by EASA has recently obtained approval to conduct EASA Type Rating Courses for the Airbus A320 NEO, adding to its existing Type Rating courses for the Airbus A320 CEO and Airbus A330 aircraft. The recent audit reaffirmed BAETC's ongoing EASA Part-147 approval, which includes the comprehensive EASA-66 B1 & B2 Basic Training Programs. This achievement underscores BAETC's continued dedication to excellence in aviation training and regulatory compliance, significantly contributing to the development of a highly skilled aviation maintenance engineering workforce both regionally and internationally. Commenting on this milestone, Mr. Tony Smith, Chief Operations Officer and Accountable Manager for EASA 145 & 147 at BAS, stated: 'The successful completion of this audit and the expansion of our operational scope stand as a testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams across Line Maintenance, the BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Center (BAETC), and Quality Assurance. These achievements reaffirm BAS's position as a trusted aviation services provider and highlight our unwavering commitment to excellence in compliance, safety, and the continuous development of our workforce. This significant achievement not only confirms BAS's continued compliance with EASA's high standards, but also reflects its proactive advancement in operational capabilities and training excellence. The organization continues to align its strategic growth with international aviation benchmarks, ensuring the highest level of service delivery and regulatory compliance across all its operations.
Skift
4 days ago
- Business
- Skift
6 Facts About Air India's Transformation – and What's at Stake After the Crash
After decades of losses, Air India has ambitious growth plans. Air India Liveblog Ongoing coverage of the crash of Air India flight 171 from Skift's editorial team in India, Europe, and the United States. Ongoing coverage of the crash of Air India flight 171 from Skift's editorial team in India, Europe, and the United States. Get the Latest Updates Skift's coverage of the Air India crash is offered free to all readers. Air India, having recently emerged from decades of financial and operational upheaval, now faces an intensely sobering moment. These six points explain the airline's recent transformation — and the shadow cast by today's disaster. 1: From Government Loss-Maker to Private Rebirth The airline was a deeply loss-making government entity for decades before 2022, when it was sold to the Tata Group, a large Indian conglomerate. 2: Singapore Airlines Enters the Picture As part of the Air India privatization, Singapore Airlines purchased a 25% ownership stake. The latter was for many years eager to expand its footprint in the large and high-potential Indian aviation market. 3: Consolidation Creates a Unified Network The privatization, importantly, coincided with a move to consolidate India's airline sector. Air India merged with Vistara, a young airline backed by Singapore Airlines. At the same time, Air India's low-cost subsidiary Air India Express merged with a smaller low-cost carrier backed by Malaysia's AirAsia Group. 4: One of the Global Leaders in Aircraft Orders Today's enlarged Air India is one of the world's largest airline customers for commercial jet aircraft. According to the aviation data company Cirium, it currently has 516 planes on firm order, roughly two-thirds of them with Airbus and the other third with Boeing. Twenty of those 516 units are Boeing Dreamliners, specifically the -9 version. (The Dreamliner is a common name for Boeing B787 model). The plane that crashed was a smaller -8 version. Air India's active fleet as of yesterday consisted of 27 B787-8s and seven B787-9s, of 305 planes in total. 5: Ambitious Growth Tempered by Delivery Delays The fact that Air India has a fleet of about 300 planes but an order book for about 500 planes highlights its ambitious growth plans. Its growth, however, has been slowed by aircraft delivery delays and engine issues. The airline has 5% more seats scheduled this quarter than the same quarter last year. 6: India's Exclusive Overseas Airline – Until Now Air India is currently the only Indian airline serving overseas markets like North America and western Europe. That's because until recently, it was the only Indian airline with a fleet of long-range twin-aisle aircraft like the B787. That's changing as rival IndiGo likewise plots a worldwide growth campaign. Both carriers hope to capitalize on India's rapid economic growth, eager to take a greater share of the Indian traffic now dominated by Middle Eastern Gulf carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ahmedabad-London flight, over 240 passengers: What we know about Air India plane crash
An Air India flight bound for London's Gatwick airport with 242 passengers anboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. 'Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad-London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today, 12 June 2025. At this moment, we are ascertaining the details and will share further updates at the earliest,' Air India said in a statement on 'X'. According to Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Boeing B787 aircraft took off at 1:38 pm and crashed within five minutes near the Meghaninagar area, close to the Ahmedabad airport. "This is a developing situation. The flight took off at 1:38 pm and went down shortly after departure," Kidwai confirmed.
