The Central Washington University (CWU) Board of Trustees has approved a plan that allows the university to purchase or lease aircraft over the next few years to accommodate a growing demand for aviation education and flight training. “This plan will give us much greater flexibility and control over educational...
Boeing and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of the airline’s capabilities to serve the growing MRO market in Asia. The OEM anticipates providing China Airlines with technical support and maintenance training to enhance its ability to service Boeing products. In addition,...
Axis Simulation is building a full flight simulator (FFS) for an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia following receipt of an order some months ago. The value of the order is €10 million and includes re-hosted avionic systems. The simulator will be equipped with the latest Moog motion system and...
Langkawi, Malaysia-based flight training school HM Aerospace has acquired a third AL42 simulator from Alsim. Alsim developed the AL42 as an exact copy of the Diamond DA42, incorporating technology such as Performance-based Navigation (PBN) and a High Definition Visual System (HDVS). HM Aerospace was the first approved training organisation...
According to a study in the July 2017 edition of the Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research (JAAER), specialised competency-based cabin service training for airline flight attendants seems to improve passenger experience (PaxEx). The article in JAAER, which is published by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was created by Latoya Gibbs,...
Merlin Flight Simulation Group has delivered an additional channel for the University of Dayton (UD), Ohio’s MP521 Engineering Flight Simulator’s Genesis Visual System. The additional channel, displayed at the Instructor Station, provides the option to view the exterior of a generic aircraft so that students may appreciate the dynamics...
The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) has applauded efforts by Congressional legislators moving to expand training options for pilots to improve safety and address the crisis facing small- and medium-sized communities and airlines resulting from the growing pilot shortage. The move comes as part of the Federal Aviation...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has re-certified the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) – the associated training body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) – as a Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE). To reach RTCE status, JAA TO had to undergo assessments by the...
entrol has sold a new H11 / H135 FNPT II MCC simulator to Coptering, with the Sabadell Airport-based company becoming the first flight school in Spain to own this type of simulator. The simulator will be equipped with dual GTN 750, allowing Coptering to offer training in LPV &...
As business leaders and companies around the world face attacks on their computer systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has developed a program targeting cybersecurity challenges aimed specifically at the aviation and aerospace industry. Embry-Riddle will offer a customisable Aviation Cybersecurity Certificate program tailored to industry employees covering aircraft systems and...