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Introducing Virtual AAETS 2021

Let’s Get Going: Preparing for Post-Covid

May 4, 2021

The world of aviation must move on – not only must training continue, but we need to select some new thinking and find new opportunities in a post-Covid world. Come join the discussion at Virtual AAETS.

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CAT Leader Forum

April 20, 2021

Jacques Drappier

Join our expert panel on April 29 as they discuss the advancement of emerging technologies in the virtual and mixed reality media space and new training possibilities in the second webinar of our CAT Leader Forum series.

WATCH - Pilot Skills Decay Webinar PREMIUM

CAT Leader Forum

April 7, 2021

Jacques Drappier

Watch our expert panel of Capt. Tanja Harter, European Cockpit Association, Capt. Martin Mahoney, Emirates, Capt. Carl Haslem, Resilient Pilot and Capt. Helen Heenan, KURA Human Factors discuss the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on pilot skills. Webinar hosted by Capt. Jacques Drappier.

Simnest Aviation – Emerging Simulator Manufacturer

Simulation & Training Speaker Series: Applied Research & Prototyping for Defense Applications

March 9, 2021

Join this free online event from Unity, the world’s leading platform for real-time 3D and creating content for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications and learn how the USA's top applied research labs are using Unity for defense applications.

Go Along or Go Around? PREMIUM

March 1, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

High-risk pilots generally perceive much less risk on unstable approaches and do not feel they will be reprimanded. US Affairs Editor Chuck Weirauch looks at the on-going dilemma of go-around decision-making.

Airline Heads of Training Debate ‘Hot’ Topics

March 1, 2021

Jacques Drappier

In collaboration with EASA, Halldale Group recently hosted a Heads of Training (HoT) interactive online workshop with about 40 leaders from airlines, aviation training organisations, and academia. EATS Chair Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a summary of the workshop’s highlights.

WATS 2021 – New Dates Announced

Forward Together

February 1, 2021

Andy Smith

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS), the world’s largest gathering of aviation training professionals, will take place on June 15-16, 2021.

New Part 147 Training Era, Finally

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

January 5, 2021

Chris Long

The astonishing events recounted in the incident involving a post-major servicing ferry flight of an Air Astana Embraer 190 aircraft are worthy of huge admiration. The follow up by Air Astana after the close call is equally impressive. Chris Long reports.