Thursday, July 18, 2024
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Vallair, a multi-disciplinary MRO and specialist in mature aircraft assets, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA). This agreement aims to foster cooperation in aeronautical training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft disassembly, and workforce training and development. Recognizing the global demand for qualified personnel in airworthiness, maintenance, and teardown operations, the MOU also highlights the economic potential of secondary airports in Cameroon for establishing these activities.
Grégoire Lebigot, President of Vallair Group, comments: “CCAA has a world-class training facility for the development of skills and it is accredited by ICAO, ACI and IATA. We have come together to combine Vallair’s worldwide reputation for aircraft maintenance and disassembly that maximises the life and value of aircraft, engines and components. Together we will impart knowledge and embark upon a far-reaching and innovative programme that will also see Vallair’s expertise being replicated in Cameroon.”
“The CCAA operates several domestic airports which provide a fertile ground for establishing economically beneficial and sustainable aircraft maintenance and disassembly operations. This partnership is an important opportunity to jointly study and implement a range of skills development activities,” says Mrs Paule Avomo Assoumou epse Koki, Director General of CCAA.
Furthermore, the agreement includes provisions for bilateral student exchanges and collaborative training programs between Vallair’s Aircraft Academy and CCAA’s training facilities. This initiative aims to promote cross-cultural learning and ensure the development of a globally competent workforce in the aviation sector.
Vallair operates in Luxembourg, Châteauroux, and Montpellier, France. The company specializes in comprehensive support for mature aircraft, engines, and major components. With seven business units focusing on engineering excellence—trading & leasing, cargo conversions, aircraft MRO, engines, aerostructures & painting, material management, and aircraft disassembly—Vallair offers cost-effective solutions worldwide to extend the lifespan of assets or manage their disposal in an economically and environmentally sound manner. Known for its leadership in cargo conversions, trading, and leasing of narrowbody, widebody, and regional aircraft, Vallair serves aircraft operators and owners globally.