Minister of Transport Oversees Evaluation of National Airline's Fleet Maintenance Cell
The Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, chaired a working session on Friday, October 3, dedicated to evaluating the performance of the national airline's fleet maintenance cell. Established on September 18, this cell operates under the supervision of the steering committee for the safety management system.
According to a statement from the ministry, the cell's progress rate has reached 68%. The minister recommended accelerating the implementation pace to complete the maintenance plan within the shortest deadlines. The cell is responsible for strengthening air safety in accordance with international standards, by multiplying periodic inspections of aircraft and quickly correcting any technical failures in coordination with the concerned structures.
Key Highlights
- The maintenance cell's progress rate has reached 68%
- The minister recommended accelerating the implementation pace
- The cell aims to strengthen air safety in accordance with international standards
Rachid Amri also welcomed the renewal of the PART 145 approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in favor of Tunisair Technics. This certificate authorizes the maintenance of European aircraft and their components, following a comprehensive audit conducted from September 30 to October 2, 2025. The minister described this distinction as a national success and recognition of Tunisian competencies in the field, emphasizing that it constitutes an encouragement to continue achieving honorable results.
EASA Approval
- The PART 145 approval was renewed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
- The certificate authorizes the maintenance of European aircraft and their components
- The approval follows a comprehensive audit conducted from September 30 to October 2, 2025
On its part, the steering committee for the safety management system presented a program aimed at strengthening continuous training and awareness of air safety, in order to improve the performance of sector actors and optimize the technical methods applied.
Future Plans
- The steering committee presented a program to strengthen continuous training and awareness of air safety
- The program aims to improve the performance of sector actors and optimize technical methods
In conclusion, the Minister of Transport affirmed that the performance of the maintenance cell will be monitored regularly. He recalled that safety in the civil aviation sector remains a national priority, through the strict application of international standards and the adoption of effective preventive measures, which are guarantees of trust between the national airline, its passengers, and partners.
