The Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MedAire for aviation security and assistance services. The initiative, led by AACO Security Information Task Force, aims at assisting airlines in receiving timely, accurate and actionable information to enhance their threat and risk assessments; as well...
MINT Software Systems announced the signature of a service agreement with Spirit Airlines for the implementation of the web-based training management system MINT TRMS. MINT TRMS allows training planners, instructors and crews with “anytime, anywhere” online access to their training schedules, electronic grading forms, reports, learning materials, and other...
Simlat has developed a simulation capability for counter-UAS (C-UAS) operations. The new simulation module allows the emulation of various sensors and effectors with diverse capabilities and technologies. High volume threats, which may include any kind of hostile platform(s) in any configuration, are simulated in complex environments such as airports,...
As the large helicopter-driven offshore oil and gas market treads water, rotorcraft training companies are focusing more on smaller aircraft favored by medical, rescue and law enforcement operators. Rick Adams offers a look through the chin windows.
DHL de Guatemala chose CPaT Global to provide tailored E-Learning solutions for their pilots’ training needs including distance learning courses, interactive classroom courses and learning management systems. DHL de Guatemala will employ CPaTs E-Learning solutions to provide both classroom and mobile training for its Boeing 757 and Boeing 767...
Qatar Aeronautical College was established in 1977, and is based in the city of Doha just 15 minutes from Hamad International Airport. QAC is now one of the Gulf region’s leading providers of training for the aviation industry. Chris Long visited.
Yet another effect of the Colgan conundrum – a shortage of Certified Flight Instructors. Rick Adams
looks at how some universities and airlines are attempting to cope with this new challenge.
Is it time professional pilots receive more than just familiarization instruction on modern avionics systems? Robert W. Moorman looks into this often asked question.
Executives from diverse simulation and training industry companies provided an upbeat forecast on their business prospects for 2019. Group Editor Marty Kauchak reports.