JetBlue has announced a collaborative initiative between the JetBlue Foundation and the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) to introduce aviation careers to students traditionally under-represented in the field. This summer both organizations are working together to increase awareness of aviation-related careers through hands-on learning for minority students and girls,...
TAG Global Training has announced that UK-based Farnborough College of Technology has become its first Educational Partner. Speaking at a plaque unveiling ceremony which took place at Farnborough College of Technology, Debbie Elliott, Training Manager, TAG Global Training, said "Alongside TAG Farnborough Airport's 'Aviation to Education' initiative, TAG Global Training...
German National Airworthiness Agency LBA has qualified the H145 full flight simulator (FFS) at ADAC HEMS Academy in Bonn Hangelar with its latest Avionics Standard Helionix® Step 2. This includes the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) as well as the Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS). Reiser's FFS meets EASA,...
Air traffic controllers in Lebanon will soon be training in a 'real world' air traffic environment using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand. Airways New Zealand has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) on behalf of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in...
The world's passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus' new Global Market Forecast 2018-2037. Growth drivers include private consumption increasing 2.4 times...
Fly-In-Spain has acquired the first Alsim AL250 flight simulator to be installed in Spain. The company benefited from the Alsim buyback offer, which was created by the manufacturer to allow customers to update their fleet with the latest generation of simulators. The AL250 is EASA-FNPT II (Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer)...
ATR has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR 72-600 full flight simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This new simulator is now open for reservations. Manufactured by CAE, it will enable ATR to provide its customers and operators with...
Boeing and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The non-binding agreement proposes the formation of a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with Boeing's...
BA CityFlyer are launching a First Officer recruitment campaign for pilots with 1000+ hours TT on aircraft under 10 tonnes. The 'First Officer Career Development Programme' will break down traditional barriers to commercial airline employment for pilots with rotary or non-commercial aviation experience. Partnering with KURA Aviation, the role...
L3 Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) has signed a new five year contract with Padpilot to utilise its digital learning platform for the delivery of all L3 Airline Academy's cadet EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge training with immediate effect. Padpilot was selected by L3 CTS for its airline-focused provision, delivered through...