Uzbekistan, US-based GE Aerospace to expand aviation training cooperation

Photo: The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan

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.