Héli-Union Training Center (HUTC) has received certification for its entrol H135 T2+ FTD Level 2 simulator. As a result, HUTC's simulator training program is now enhanced with credits for QT H135 VFR / IR and TRI H135 courses, which the company will offer alongside its existing CPL, IR and...
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and TAG Aviation presented Sylvia Zachariou with a TAG Aviation scholarship for cabin crew training during the third annual EBAA Flight Attendance Conference in Brussels. A long-standing member of the EBAA, TAG Aviation offered the scholarship in celebration of its 10th anniversary of...
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) was the recipient of three accolades – Best Presentation Award, Most Innovative Award and the Gold Award – at the ceremony for the 2017 Award for Excellence in Training and Development, which took place on 15 September. Organised by The Hong Kong Management Association, the...
EDM has launched what it claims is the airline industry’s first app for designing cabin crew Door Trainers to make it easier for clients to specify what they require. The ‘Simulator Configurator’ app, which is free to download from EDM’s website, enables users to quickly and easily produce their...
Ben Akhtar (right) with EFG’s CFI & Head of Training Ray Watson preparing for his first training flight last week. 18-year old Ben Akhtar, winner of the Biggin Hill Airport award as part of the Nick Davidson Memorial Flying Scholarship scheme, has begun his training for a Private Pilot...
Alsim has sold an ALX SEP-MEP flight simulator to the University of Kyrenia in Cyprus which will be used by the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences. The ALX simulator will provide the University with access to the latest technological advances, including Alsim's High Definition Visual System. The University...
Cairo, Egypt-based commercial operator Nesma Airlines has entered into a long-term training service agreement with Flyco Group. As part of the agreement, Nesma Airline’s training department will not only gain full access to Flyco’s Advanced Learning Management System (A-LMS), but will have the flexibility of creating their own bespoke...
On 20 September 2017, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its Youngstown campus. PIA invested US$1.3M in its purchase of the site at Hangar 3 in 2016, with plans for the project developed by Michigan-based Sidock Group, Inc., which is...
Avsoft is pleased to announce the release of the PBN- RNP Course for pilots. Avsoft’s PBN- RNP course is based on the RNP navigation specification of the ICAO PBN concept, which is a key component of the FAA's NextGen Initiative. This course covers basic principles, definitions, specifications, and terminology;...
In July this year, Phoenix Helicopters opened its third base in Lee-on-Solent following an announcement that Solent Airport was to undergo a multi-million pound upgrade. The new branch will be run by manager Clive Sturdy EASA CPL(H), FI(H), and will offer students the chance to undertake a professional pilot’s...