Engine maker training programs for AMTs continue to evolve in light of the development of new technologically advanced and fuel-efficient powerplants. Robert W. Moorman explores the changes in AMT training. The ongoing development of engine manufacturers’ training programs for Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) is somewhat like a two-part series. In...
Stephen Moynihan, Jetstar’s Manager for Communications in Australia, confirmed this August that his airline will be taking delivery of its first of 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in September which will progressively replace its fleet of A330s. The aircraft will operate on Jetstar long haul services to destinations including Thailand,...
In response to two recent changes at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Advanced Aircrew Academy has expanded their OSHA online training modules for pilots, flight attendants, and mechanics. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released a new Rule Making Document: Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards for Aircraft...
Training Orchestra provides a Training Management Software (TMS) dedicated to corporate training departments and training organizations, and helps its clients plan, schedule and track their training activities. To answer the numerous requests from the market, the Training Orchestra teams have designed a complete solution geared towards the airline industry. Arnold...
merlot.aero has signed a contract with Afghanistan’s Kam Air, kick starting its Middle Eastern market. Kam Air will be the first to use the European Data Centre for long term cloud deployment to forecast, organise, plan, predict, measure and report on activity to optimise daily aircraft and crew utilisation. The...
Aviation Performance Solutions (APS) and International Development of Technology (IDT) have launched a new Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) Application for the iPad that is specifically designed for airline and business jet operators. The app delivers UPRT knowledge to help mitigate Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I). The training...
Avsoft has released its B767-300 aircraft systems course for pilots, which features 25 modules with technical illustrations, an interactive lights and switch guide, system diagrams and module exams. The course contains about 40 hours of instruction from Aircraft General to Flight Management System. The B767-300 course comes with access to...
MINT Software Systems has signed a service agreement with SuperJet International. The agreement, effective as of October 1st 2013, concerns the acquisition of the training management software MINT TMS™ that SuperJet International will use for pilot, cabin crew and mechanics training at its training facilities located in Italy and Russia.
CAE and Jazz Aviation LP have renewed their exclusive long-term training services agreements. Under the renewed agreements, CAE will continue to provide training services on all of Jazz's fleet types, namely the Bombardier CRJ, DHC8-100/300 and Q400 aircraft. CAE will serve Jazz using its full flight simulators and CAE Simfinity™...
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and American Eagle Airlines are partnering on a pilot-hiring program that will give the school's Aeronautical Science (professional pilot) graduates an employment advantage with one of the world's largest regional airlines. Through its Pilot Pipeline Program, American Airlines affiliate American Eagle will gain a steady supply of...