An epic 21st anniversary edition of the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) took place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, in Orlando, April 17-19, 2018. Conference Chair Chris Lehman captures some of the highlights.
Air Georgian Ltd. has unveiled plans for a new training academy initiative on the northwest fringe of Toronto Pearson International Airport. The Academy will provide pilots and other employees, industry players and academic partners a dedicated, purpose-designed facility for training, personal study, learning development, and the tools required to...
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Mississippi, to introduce different aviation related training programmes into the existing courses of Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA). The programmes to be introduced include Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), Aviation Executive EMBA and a four-year engineering degree program aimed...
by Marty Kauchak Session 5 – Focus on Current Air Carrier Training Issues Industry veteran Scott Nutter of Delta Air Lines, passed on valuable lessons learned to delegates assembled during the first presentation, regarding his office’s experience meeting aircrew training expectations and requirements for a rapidly evolving Delta fleet. It’s an...
Airlines could save an added $711 billion in operating expenses through proper maintenance training for the period 2017-2036, according to estimates by Management & Excellence (M&E), the financial consultancy specializing in human capital ROI in aviation. The conservative estimate is based on Boeing's projection that 648,000 new commercial airline technicians...
KLM UK Engineering has signed a long-term partnership with Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI) for the provision of EASA Part 147 exams supported by KLM UK Engineering’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) software. Under the agreement, KLM UK Engineering will support VCATI’s Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Advanced...
Perth, Scotland-based ACS Aviation is on a mission to become one of the leading commercial flying schools in Europe following a £1 million investment in its aircraft, airside facilities and online presence. Graeme Frater, Managing Director of ACS Aviation, commented, “Our aim was to be Scotland’s best and busiest...
Pictured (Left to right): Captain Paolo La Cava, Director of Etihad Aviation Training; and Chris Youlten, Managing Director of Etihad Airport Services at Etihad Aviation Training in Abu Dhabi. The Etihad Aviation Group has relaunched Etihad Flight College, its aviation training organisation, as Etihad Aviation Training, based across two...
Pratt & Whitney has received certification from both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its PW1100G-JM Geared Turbofan (GTF) and V2500 engine technical training courses. The latter complements the DGCA’s certification of V2500-A5 training in early 2017. Now, the newly...
Legislation introduced on 7 March by a bipartisan group of U.S. senators aims to address the persistent shortage of aviation maintenance technicians. The bill would establish a new pilot programme to train maintenance professionals, help veterans transition to civilian careers and recruit new technicians. Grants of up to US$500,000...