{"id":456,"date":"2026-10-07T07:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T07:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/?p=456"},"modified":"2026-10-09T02:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:29:56","slug":"inside-aviation-aeronautics-students-step-beyond-the-classroom-to-experience-airport-operations-and-aerospace-manufacturing-firsthand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/2026\/10\/07\/inside-aviation-aeronautics-students-step-beyond-the-classroom-to-experience-airport-operations-and-aerospace-manufacturing-firsthand\/","title":{"rendered":"INSIDE AVIATION Aeronautics students step beyond the classroom to experience airport operations and aerospace manufacturing firsthand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;671.7px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-9px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Written by <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Ahamad Amirul Afhiq bin Ahamad<br \/><\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Edited by Nuratiqah Imani Binti Noordin<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-09-081623.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2026-10-09 081623&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;624.5px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-39px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;305.9px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">From the fast-paced environment of an active airport to the precision-driven world of aerospace manufacturing, third-year Aeronautics students experienced both sides of the aviation industry in one exciting industrial visit. On 9 June 2026, students from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautics) programme visited Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport and Zenix Aerospace UPECA as part of the SEMT3822 Aviation Management course. The visit gave students a valuable opportunity to step beyond lectures and see how aviation systems operate in real professional environments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">At Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, students gained a closer look at what keeps airport operations running smoothly. They observed how aircraft movements, passenger flow, ground activities and operational coordination come together in a busy aviation setting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">For the students, it was a chance to connect what they learned in class with what happens behind the scenes. Concepts such as operational planning, safety, efficiency and coordination became much easier to understand when seen in action. The experience then shifted from airport operations to aerospace manufacturing at Zenix Aerospace UPECA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Here, students entered a very different side of the aviation ecosystem \u2014 one built around precision, quality and consistency. They were introduced to aerospace manufacturing practices and learned why every component must meet strict technical requirements and international standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">The visit also highlighted the importance of quality control, supply chain reliability and risk management. Students gained a clearer understanding of how manufacturing decisions can influence aircraft performance, operational reliability and the wider aerospace supply chain. What made the programme especially valuable was the opportunity to experience two connected but very different parts of aviation in a single visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">At the airport, students saw how aviation operations are coordinated in real time. At the manufacturing facility, they discovered the level of engineering precision required before aerospace components ever reach an aircraft. Together, these experiences gave students a broader picture of how the aviation industry works as one interconnected ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Beyond technical knowledge, the visit also exposed students to professional working environments and industry expectations. Seeing engineers, operators and technical teams at work helped them understand the importance of communication, teamwork, responsibility and attention to detail in the aviation sector. For aspiring aeronautical engineers, experiences like this can make classroom learning feel much more real.<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">FKM extends its appreciation to Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) and Zenix Aerospace UPECA for their warm hospitality and valuable knowledge sharing. Through industry engagement and experiential learning, UTM continues to provide students with opportunities to explore the realities of engineering practice \u2014 helping them move from understanding aviation in the classroom to experiencing it where it truly happens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/MECHANICA-Vol-22026-7.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MECHANICA Vol 22026 (7)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mech.utm.my\/mechanica\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/252\/2026\/10\/MECHANICA-Vol-22026-8.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MECHANICA Vol 22026 (8)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Ahamad Amirul Afhiq bin AhamadEdited by Nuratiqah Imani Binti Noordin From the fast-paced environment of an active airport to the precision-driven world of aerospace manufacturing, third-year Aeronautics students experienced both sides of the aviation industry in one exciting industrial visit. 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