Home » Topics » Civil Aviation

Civil Aviation
RSS

New Chief Executive Officer for Lufthansa Technical Training

February 9, 2016

Rubin Siddique is to be the new CEO of Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH (LTT). On 1 April, he will take over the reins from Andreas Kaden, who is retiring after leading the company for four years. As Chief Commercial Officer, Rubin Siddique has been a member of the Executive Board...

Wings Alliance Launches New Course with Free Places for Pilots

February 9, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

To celebrate the launch of the Wings Alliance Airline Ready Course (MCC/JOC), six aspiring pilots will be offered the opportunity to attend a free one-day selection course on Thursday 25th February at Wings Alliance member Bristol Groundschool's headquarters in Clevedon, North Somerset, UK. Two of these candidates will then be...

Quadrant Completes BA Flight Training Centre Relocation

February 9, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Quadrant has announced the completion of a major relocation programme for British Airways. Quadrant baseline tested, relocated and re-commissioned full flight simulators, fixed base simulators and cabin trainers being transferred from the BA Flight Training Centre at Cranebank to the new BA Global Learning Academy at Heathrow Airport. A total...

Aerosim Flight Academy Earns FAA Diamond Award

February 5, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Aerosim Flight Academy earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence that recognizes employers that “promote and foster initial and recurrent training” and honors organizations that employ safe, proficient mechanics or technicians. “Aerosim Flight Academy prides itself in safety and excellence in aviation training and believes skill and...

Training Orchestra at Learning Technologies 2016 Conference

February 4, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Training Orchestra significantly expanded its global client base and total number of users in 2015. The growth was primarily enabled by market demand for advanced features based on training industry best practices. The capabilities of the Training Administration Software will be demonstrated at a conference in London, February 3-4 at...

Aviation eLearning Delivers FTL and FMT e-Courses to Jettime

February 2, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Aviation eLearning has announced a new client, Jettime, who has chosen Flight Time Limitations (FTL) e-course and Fatigue Management Training (FMT) e-course to train their crew. The FTL and FMT e-courses were developed with the objective to meet the new EASA requirements that will come into effect on 18 February...

UK CAA to Open EASA Part-66 Exam Centre in Trinidad & Tobago

February 2, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

On behalf of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), CAA International (CAAi) is set to open a brand new EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) electronic examination centre in Piarco, near Port of Spain. The new e-Exam centre will open on April 7th 2016 and will provide candidates in...

Silk Way Aviation Chooses Flyco Training Solutions

February 2, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Flyco Training Solutions Group has signed a long-term service agreement with the biggest business aviation company in Azerbajan, Silk Way Business Aviation. Flyco TS will be providing pilot and cabin crew member training along with FlyCo TS Learning Management System and Courseware. All courses provided as part of this agreeent...

CAE Wins C$350M in Aviation Training Contracts

February 1, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

CAE has announced a series of contracts, including the sale of nine full flight simulators to airlines globally, as well as commercial and business aviation training programs with more than 10 operators. These agreements, valued at more than C$350 million, cover a broad range of CAE's training equipment and programs,...

Frasca Delivers 172 FTD to China

February 1, 2016

CAT Industry Reporter

Sichuan Feiyun Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company in Guanghan, China. Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company, Ltd, has taken delivery of a new Frasca C172R Level 5 flight training device (FTD). Sichuan Feiyun Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company Ltd. conducts pilot training programs using Cessna C172R aircraft and is expanding its...