Robert Moorman is a writer who began his aviation writing career in 1984 with Professional Pilot magazine. His experience covers various segments of the civil and military aviation industry, including commercial air transport, business aviation, military, maintenance and technology. He covers both fixed and rotary wing industries. He writes aviation training articles for CAT and MS&T magazines plus he contributes features and editorials to several other aviation publications from his office in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Positively Electrifying

May 3, 2022

Robert Moorman

Electric-powered aircraft are now being viewed as a viable platform for pilot training and air transport. Robert W. Moorman looks at the rapidly evolving sector.

The Enduring Legacy of A.L. Ueltschi

April 19, 2022

Robert Moorman

Robert Moorman explores how A.L. Ueltschi built FSI from a one-man show into an international giant of pilot training.

FlightSafety: Executive Transfusion

April 19, 2022

Robert Moorman

FlightSafety International remains a leading training solutions provider, serving the civil and military aviation sectors. But there are a few changes afoot.

Future Home of F-35 Training Center Determined

U.S. Military Monitoring 5G Developments

January 26, 2022

Robert Moorman

Like its civilian counterparts, the US Defense Department is also concerned about 5G deployment in the US on aircraft. DoD Spokesman Russ Goemaere provided some insight to MS&T.

The Ongoing Saga of 5G and US Aviation

January 24, 2022

Robert Moorman

The stuttering US deployment of 5G wireless telecommunications has created consternation among airlines.

Opportunity in Crisis - I

October 23, 2021

Robert Moorman

While the air transport industry continues to struggle through the revenue-draining pandemic, low-cost start-up airlines forge ahead with plans to fill the void with point-to-point commercial airline service in North America.

FAA-NTSB Court Cases Threaten Training Sector Stall

July 19, 2021

Robert Moorman

With the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2021 about to takeoff in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a battle continues to rage between owners of limited-category aircraft and the FAA. Robert W. Moorman explains.

Pay to Fly PREMIUM

May 10, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman explores the challenges prospective professional pilots face in paying for the ever-increasing cost of flight training.

Strike Up the Bands

March 9, 2021

Robert Moorman

They may not fly fighter aircraft or lead a battalion into battle, but military bands are an integral part of all American service branches. Robert W. Moorman reports on these musical ambassadors.

Delta Tech Ops AMT Requirements

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman continues his exploration of the dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations by talking to Delta Tech Ops. A spokesperson for the company, the MRO division of Delta Air Lines, headquartered at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia, provided these responses to CAT.

EXCLUSIVE - Halldale Partners with ICAO

Halldale Group and ICAO have announced a media partnership to promote ICAO training activities as well as its capacity building initiatives to the Civil Aviation Training magazine network, comprising regulatory bodies and aviation stakeholders from the private industry sector.

Brunner & Lufthansa Aviation Training Demo New NovaSim MR at EATS

Training for Aviation’s Next Era

Mark your diary! The landmark 20th edition of the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) will take place at the Estrel Hotel, Berlin on 8-9 November, 2022.

Big Data Industry Working Group to Release Summary Report Soon

The Big Data in Aviation Training working group expects to release a preliminary summary of its analysis this summer, following academic and peer review.