The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association started a new initiative called the Flight Training Experience Project in place of the AOPA Flight Training Experience Awards.
The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The Award is scheduled to be presented during the 73nd Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place October 19-21 in Paris, France.
In the context of an aging workforce and evolving aircraft, the MRO industry needs to be proactive in the implementation of initiatives to support maintenance recruitment, training, and personnel retention. Mario Pierobon examines the issues.
With more than 60 years of experience, LAT is one of the most respected airline training organisations in the world. CAT’s Chris Long offers a first-hand look at their latest innovations in pilot and cabin crew training.
West Star Aviation has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for completing specialized training pertaining to aviation maintenance, safety and FAA rules at two of their locations: Perryville Regional Airport in Perryville, Missouri, and its satellite facility at Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado. Image...
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in early March for Atlantic Technical College’s new Avionics Systems Technician Program at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, Florida. The educational initiative and partnership is between Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the city of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and Broward...
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, WSU Tech and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) established a new collaborative apprenticeship program to address long-term production and tooling requirements for the company’s aircraft programs and help further Wichita’s status as a major aerospace cluster. Image credit:...