FlightSafety International’s training for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet is now available at its Paris Le Bourget Learning Center in Paris, France. FlightSafety also offers training for the PC-24 in Dallas, Texas. “FlightSafety and Pilatus worked to ensure that our customers based in the European Union who operate...
After many years of owning an Alsim ALX simulator, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) in Ontario, Canada, is adding an Alsim AL250 to its fleet. All Image credits: Alsim WWFC, operating out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport, currently has a record number of students. Their 30 aircraft...
In celebration of Women in Aviation International’s expanding Girls in Aviation Day, WAI and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have launched a new, self-paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) tailored to learners ages 8-17. The free course leverages Embry-Riddle expertise and instructional design to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. ...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a final rule aimed at enhancing the professional development of air carrier pilots. The Pilot Professional Development rule requires specific training for newly-hired pilots and supplemental training for captains. Image credit: CAE All captains are now required to receive...
CPaT Global has been selected by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), including Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), MAB Academy (MABA), AeroDarat, Firefly, MASwings and MABkargo to provide tailored e-learning solutions for its aviation training needs. MAG’s comprehensive training package will include distance learning, interactive aircraft diagrams and learning management systems. MAG...
Portuguese aviation trainers Sevenair Academy have purchased an Alsim ALX.The Alsim ALX provides single engine piston, twin engine piston up and twin jets (generic B737/A320). It has ATPL, CPL/MCC and APS MCC approval in compliance with all current regulatory standards. "Having operated an ALSIM AL200 simulator for the last...
Hi Air, a new airline based in Ulsan, South Korea, has awarded Avsoft International a long-term contract for a pilot training solution. Image credit: Avsoft Hi Air selected Avsoft’s ATR 72-500 aircraft systems e-learning course for its initial pilot training for the airline’s service introduction in 2020. Avsoft’s ATR systems course...
The civil aviation community is using Big Data to enhance pilot training programs, and is finding use cases for large data sets beyond – throughout the sector’s ecosystem. Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides a glimpse of the surging demand.
BAA Training are buying nine RealitySeven full-flight simulators as part of a multi-million-dollar contract with L3Harris Technologies. BAA Training said it was the first independent aviation training centre to make an order of this size. The FFS will be from both the Boeing and Airbus aircraft family. These include...
This 16 July, Group Editor Marty Kauchak completed a brief, but wide-ranging, interview with Kishor Mistry, Group CEO at Peak Pacific, and Robert Torio, the company’s Manager Client Engagement & Business Development. While the Hong Kong-based industry expert introduces enhanced and new products from its current competencies, it is...