Ahead of looming regulations requiring upset recovery training capability, simulator manufacturers are vying to address airline and bizjet operator demand. Rick Adams looks at UPRT and other pilot training technology developments. If I am ever a passenger in an aircraft which deviates into an “upset” attitude, I’d prefer that it...

While the simulation and training sector continues its enormous contribution to the industry’s remarkable safety record, considerable M&A is evident as new technologies continue to emerge - even as the global personnel supply issues show few signs of abatement. Targeting “risk” and specific training issues is increasingly evident, as “Risk-based...

Merlin Fight Simulation Group has purchased a Diamond Visionics GenesisIG for Swansea University's School of Engineering as an upgrade for its MP521 engineering flight simulator. Merlin Flight Simulation teamed with Antycip Simulation, a reseller of Diamond Visionics products across Europe, to provide worldwide geo-typical terrain with runways and approach lighting...

Airways Aviation will be delivering its Multi-Pilot Foundation Jet Course (MPFJC) in collaboration with EPST in the Netherlands as part of the recently launched 'Elite Pathways Programme™'. The MPFJC has been put together to meet stringent airline criteria and the preparation required to be able to successfully complete a Jet...

Guneydogu Aviation (GDH) school based in Turkey, has acquired from Alsim, a light turboprop ALX, for its recently established Segmen Flight Academy. Alsim's ALX FSTD is the perfect fit for Segmen Flight Academy as it can be used for all phases of flight training from PPL to ATPL and MCC.

CPaT has been selected to provide Atlas Air, Inc. with Boeing 747-400, 747-8 and 767-300 Computer Based Training Programs. CPaT is also providing the airline with its Learning Management Systems (LMS) and CPaT Mobile App allowing the company’s pilots to train remotely from anywhere on both iPad and Android tablets.

New Zealand simulator manufacturer, Pacific Simulators, commissioned one of its latest PS4.5 flight simulator training devices (FSTD) in the Brisbane headquarters of Aviation Australia. Aviation Australia will predominantly use the PS4.5 for pilots wishing to obtain their Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate as part of the new CASA Part 61 licensing...

Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training continues its global growth with the sale of two B737-800W full flight simulators to Okay Airways Company Limited. “The introduction of LMCFT's simulator creates an excellent foundation for Okay Airways to meet our own training needs, further enhance the quality of our training and at...

Airways Aviation and Kuwait Airways have signed a new agreement that will see Airways Aviation become a recognised training provider for Kuwaiti cadet pilots. Under the new agreement Airways Aviation will undertake initial cadet screening and assessments, with successful candidates to then commence the Airways Aviation Elite Pathways Programme (EPP).

Venyo has announced a strategic partnership with Q4 Services to equip all its B737NG FTDs with SupraVue® 200° x 45° collimated visual display systems. Venyo has initially purchased three high performance collimated optical displays that will be delivered within the coming months. The first display system will be utilized for...