SANA'A August 11. 2024 (Saba) – The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology, along with Yemeni Airlines, on Sunday announced the reopening of the planes maintenance center at Sana'a International Airport, marking a significant milestone after a decade of suspension due to aggression and blockade.
The resumption ceremony, attended by key officials including Abdullah al-Ansi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport for the Air Transport Sector Yahya al-Sayani, Chairman of the Aviation Authority, and Khalil Jahaf, the acting chairman of Yemeni Airlines celebrated the center's reaccreditation.
The accreditation aligns with the standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
The officials toured the center's facilities and observed the maintenance work being performed on a Yemeni Airlines aircraft, the 7O-AFC, carried out by skilled national technicians.
The reopening of the center is expected to alleviate financial burdens and enhance regional service capabilities for various international airlines.
Al-Ansi emphasized the strategic importance of the center in reducing operational costs and its role in revitalizing Yemen's air transport sector.
The Ministry of Transport plans to continue modernizing the transport sector to bolster the national economy and provide essential humanitarian and navigational services.
Al-Sayani described the reopening as a crucial step towards rebuilding Yemen's civil aviation sector, which had been severely impacted by the conflict.
He highlighted the professional expertise of the center's staff and their contribution to maintaining both local and international aircraft.
While Jahaf expressed commitment to restoring the center's regional reputation and operational readiness.
He also pointed out the significant financial impact of having to conduct maintenance abroad during the center's closure.
Director General of Sana'a International Airport Khaled al-Shaif noted that the center had previously served as a key regional hub for planes maintenance.
Al-Shaif said the closure had forced Yemen to outsource maintenance, incurring substantial costs.
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resource : Saba
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