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US-Bangla Institute of Aviation (UIA), an aircraft training centre of the US-Bangla Airlines, received an approval for providing different trainings on aircraft engineering and maintenance, which enables engineers to get training at lower costs in Bangladesh, without requiring to spend money abroad that depletes the forex reserves.
The approval, known as 'Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Part 147', was given on September 22 this year, according to a press release issued by Md Kamrul Islam, general manager (Public Relations), of US-Bangla Airlines.
This approval allows UIA to offer both theoretical and practical training for B1 and B2 type ratings on ATR 72-600 and Boeing 737-600/700/800/900 aircrafts.
US-Bangla Airlines began its operations in 2014 with two Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 aircraft on the domestic routes.
Over the years, the airline has gained the trust of the people of Bangladesh by expanding its fleet to include ATR 72-600, Boeing 737-800, and most recently, the Airbus 330-300, successfully operating across domestic, regional, and international destinations.
Since its inception, US-Bangla Airlines has prioritised the training of its workforce and recognised the importance of skilled employees in sustaining its growing business success.
Aviation training, particularly type training, is a costly endeavour that typically requires significant foreign currency reserves due to the need for training abroad.
For many talented young individuals in Bangladesh aspiring to build a career in aviation engineering, expensive foreign training was the only option. However, with UIA's recent approval, US-Bangla's engineering staff can now receive this training within the country. Additionally, interested candidates from other airlines will have the opportunity to participate in these certified courses at a nominal fee in Bangladesh.
This approval is the result of relentless efforts by a team of instructors over the past two years, who worked tirelessly to meet the stringent standards required by CAAB Part 147 as an approved maintenance training organisation (AMTO).