The Kenya Airways
(KQ) and General Electronics (GE) have given a boost to the Technical
University of Kenya (TUK) with a donation of hi-technology aviation training
devices, reports ITRealms.
This, ITRealms
gathered would afford the Aerospace and Aviation Engineering students at TUK to
now have hands-on training on a high-tech CF6-80A2 aircraft engine that powers
Airbus A310 and Boeing 767.
The CF6-80A2 engine manufactured by General Electric (GE) along
with aviation maintenance training books, training aids, reading materials,
used aircraft parts and aircraft manuals were donated today by Kenya Airways,
GE and Boeing as a joint initiative to enable capacity building in aviation training
schools in the region.
Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the Technical
University of Kenya, Kenya Airways, Strategy and Performance Management
Director Thomas Omondi said, “Our donation today further strengthens our
commitment to ensure a stronger foundation of aeronautical knowledge, skills
and more experience to aviation technicians and engineers even as they prepare
for job market either with us or elsewhere. We are extremely happy to support
the next generation of aircraft maintenance engineers”.
On his part, Regional Sales Director for GE Aviation in
Africa Dr. Rajiv Bissessur said, “As Africa’s aviation industry continues to
grow, the need for skilled aviation professionals in the region is also on the
rise, and GE Aviation is proud to play a role in the skill development efforts
underway at the Technical University of Kenya.”
“The donated CF6 engine will enable aeronautical engineering
students to experience hands-on learning with one of the most popular wide body
aircraft engine in service today and increase the pool of talented aviation
experts that will be needed to service the needs of the airlines in Africa and around
the world.” Rajiv added.
Receiving the training equipment’s, Vice Chancellor
Technical University of Kenya Prof. F.W.O Aduol hailed the partnership and
said, “This donation will provide the much needed practical and research
orientation to our technician and engineering students and thus increase their
competitiveness. This will make us the University of Choice for aspiring
aviation professionals in the region”.
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