BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Uzbekistan and GE
Aerospace agreed to develop educational programs to train aviation
specialists and improve professional skills in the sector during a
meeting between Uzbek Investment, Industry and Trade Minister Laziz
Kudratov and Mahendra R. Nair, the company's vice president of
global commercial sales, in Samarkand on October 19.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan's Ministry
of Investment, Industry and Trade.
The discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen
cooperation in aviation education and professional development amid
growing demand for qualified personnel in the industry, according
to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to jointly develop
educational programs aimed at training aviation specialists and
enhancing their professional qualifications.
GE Aerospace is a U.S.-based global aerospace company
specializing in aircraft engines, propulsion technologies, aviation
services and integrated systems for commercial and military
aircraft. The company reported an installed base of approximately
50,000 commercial and 30,000 military engines in its 2025 annual
report and serves customers in around 120 countries.
Moreover, the company provides engine maintenance, repair and
overhaul services, as well as spare parts and long-term support for
airlines and other aviation customers. Its operations span
commercial aviation, business aviation and military propulsion.
The agreement could support Uzbekistan's efforts to develop
aviation expertise and expand professional training opportunities
as the country's aviation sector seeks to meet demand for skilled
personnel. However, the parties have not disclosed details about
the programs, their implementation timeline or the number of
specialists expected to be trained.
