Boosting aviation training and capacity is a strategic objective for ICAO, as highlighted by its recognition of six TRAINAIR PLUS Programme Members and two course validators at the ICAO Aviation Training and TRAINAIR PLUS Global Symposium. The event took place in Seoul and was hosted by the Republic of Korea's...
BA CityFlyer has announced that the airline has once again selected FTEJerez to train the future pilots of their Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programme. Captain Steve Cook, BA CityFlyer Flight Training Manager, stated that: "This partnership will result in well-motivated highly trained graduates to fly our modern fleet of Embraer...
Aviation eLearning has announced that Jet Time has once again chosen their e-training after the airline has been using the Flight Time Limitations and the Fatigue Risk Management e-courses. Newly developed Upset Recovery Training e-course (UPRT) is case based and provides the airline with an easy way to communicate the...
With the introduction on an Airbus A350 cockpit simulator, Lufthansa Flight Training will be expanding its range of training courses at the end of the year to include another type of aircraft. Scheduled for winter 2016, operators of the new long-haul jet will have access to a full flight simulator...
The University of Dayton's new visual display, which utilizes the GenesisRTX graphics of the Diamond Visionics Corporation, has now been installed on their MP521 simulator. The new visual includes detailed graphics of Heathrow and Gatwick airports, and the visual scene in and around Dayton airport to ensure that the students...
Wings Alliance is now actively placing pilots with three UK airlines and are likely to be adding more UK and European airlines and corporate jet operators to this list over the coming months. Fixed-wing pilots who are interested in a job with any of these airlines and meet the eligibility...
Alaska Airlines has become the first commercial airline in the world to receive FAA certification of an enhanced full-stall model in a flight simulator, which helps pilots train to recognize and recover from a full aerodynamic stall. In advance of the 2019 deadline set by the FAA, Alaska Airline's simulator...
Micro Nav Limited has completed the upgrade of the ATC simulator and the addition of a 3D display system, incorporating its BEST ATC solution and 3D image generator software packages for Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). The project was completed on schedule and to budget. The installation, completed in April, comprises...
CTC Aviation and easyJet have partnered once again and are accepting applications for the CTC WINGS Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programme in partnership with easyJet. This pilot career programme provides aspiring pilots with little or no flying experience, the opportunity to join a full-time career programme leading directly to a...
Dick Verburg, founder of EPST, CEO and president of MPS, has been appointed as Knight ('Ridder') of the Order of Orange-Nassau by His Majesty the King of The Netherlands. The royal decoration was presented by mayor Bolsius of Amersfoot, Dick Verburg's city of residence. Dick Verburg receives the royal decoration...