Simnest Aviation, based in Budapest, Hungary, is in a very good place. Not only does its physical location give it immediate access to the whole of Europe and puts it within easy reach of the important markets in the Gulf and Asia, but it has also situated itself well from the market perspective by developing a range of aviation training devices which match current and future training needs.

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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.

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.

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

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.

In this end-of-the-year note, Andy Smith looks forward to the changes Halldale will bring come 2021.

After the initial startle effect of the Covid-19 impact on aviation, EASA and industry experts set about the task of sustaining aviation operations. Mario Pierobon reports on their rapid reaction and outlines the ongoing agenda of regulatory updates.

Pilot forecasts, returning routes, vaccine developments, and economic optimism suggest a nearer-term ramp-up for commercial aviation. CAT publisher Andy Smith opines.