US-Bangla Institute of Aviation (UIA), the aircraft engineering and maintenance training center of US-Bangla Airlines, has received approval as a CAAB (Airworthiness) Part 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organization.

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 aircraft, said a press release on Thursday.

US-Bangla Airlines began its operations in 2014 with two Bombardier Dash-8 Q400 aircraft on 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 prioritized the training of its workforce, recognizing the importance of skilled employees in sustaining its growing business success. Aviation training, particularly type training, is a costly endeavor that typically requires significant foreign currency reserves due to the need for training abroad, said the release.

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.