Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) has installed its B737 FTD-2 simulator at Safair Operation's training center at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. The FTD-2 has been certified by the local CAA. Safair Operations CEO, Elmar Conradie commented: "The acquisition of this simulator is an exciting milestone for...
The Director-General of the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA), Mrs. Avomo Assoumou Paule Koki, and the Director of the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), Mrs Paula V. de Almeida, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the primary objective of setting Cameroon CAA as a JAA TO...
Republic Airways Holdings will open Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) Academy, a U.S.-based aviation training school at the Indianapolis International Airport in Indiana. LIFT Academy, will use advanced technology and systems to train future aviators. Republic says it will leverage its history in developing advanced training and safety curriculum...
Avsoft has announced the release of its SMS course for pilots. Based on customer demand, Avsoft has developed a course that explores important concepts, definitions, factors, processes, and responsibilities related to Safety Management System (SMS). Topics discussed in this course include airline safety culture before and after SMS, the...
Among the several domains of the aviation industry which are under the rulemaking remittal of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) the training and licensing of air traffic controllers (ATCO) plays a significant role in the interchangeability of ATCO licenses and the free movement of air traffic management professionals within the member states of EASA. Mario Pierobon reports.
An epic 21st anniversary edition of the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, in Orlando, April 17-19, 2018. Conference Chair Chris Lehman captures some of the highlights.
The use of focused training to mitigate Startle and Surprise was examined in a study by the NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre and KLM. Julie Boatman Filucci examines the study and its results.
CAE and Aeromexico Formacion, the aviation training center of Grupo Aeromexico, have partnered to launched a new cadet pilot creation program. The first-of-its-kind in Mexico, this pilot creation program provides cadets with no flying experience, the opportunity to become Aeromexico pilots after completing a rigorous 18-month training program. Starting in...
FlightSafety International promoted Nancy Ritter to Manager of the FlightSafety Learning Center in Orlando, Florida. She replaces Trent Corcia who joined FlightSafety’s marketing department as a Product Director. Pete Nily was named Manager of the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, replacing Nancy Ritter. The company also named Milt Hobbs,...