Articles by Chris Long

Air Astana, has taken delivery of eight Airbus A320-271N NEO aircraft.

Air Astana – the Kazakh Solution

August 8, 2019

Winner of the 2019 Travellers Choice Regional Airline Asia award, Air Astana is one of the fastest-growing airlines in Central Asia. Chris Long profiles.

Kevin Khoo, CAE's Regional Programme Manager - Asia Pacific, kicked off the opening MPL session.

AAETS 2019 – Success in Seoul

August 8, 2019

Chris Long and Dr. Bill Johnson

The subject matter of the recent Asian Aviation Education and Training Symposium 2019 (AAETS) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, was tightly focused on the Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and maintenance and engineering topics. AAETS Chair Chris Long and M/E Chair Dr. Bill Johnson report.

The E2, the key resource in the commercial aircraft joint venture between Embraer and Boeing, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Embracing Embraer – 50 Years On

August 8, 2019

Chris Long

2019 marks the 50th year since the Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer was created. Chris Long visited the OEM to learn their go-forward strategy for commercial and business aircraft.

Addressing the Boeing 737 MAX grounding nose-on, FAA Acting Administrator Daniel K. Elwell said, "In aviation, patience prevails."

Cache-22: WATS Defines Aviation Professionalism

June 12, 2019

Rick Adams, Chris Long, Robert Moorman, and Jeff Loube

The 2019 Edition of the World Aviation Training Summit was described by many attendees as “the best ever.” CAT’s Editorial Team chronicles the highlights.

"The underlying principle is the provision of peer-to peer support." Pilots are "most likely to talk to other pilots."

"Are You Fit to Fly?"

June 6, 2019

Chris Long

A critical question at the “Outbrief” – the final check that all is well prepared before the crew make their way to a Royal Air Force aircraft – is “Are you fit to fly?” Chris Long reports from the recent Royal Aeronautical Society Aerospace Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference.

Gulf Aviation Academy's A330/340 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET)

Gulf Aviation Academy – Reaching Out

June 4, 2019

Chris Long

Offering training in Bahrain and the Middle East Northern Africa region, Gulf Aviation Academy is going from strength to strength. Chris Long reports.

Type-rating training for the 787-9 was initially carried out by Boeing instructors, but now is undertaken by Gulf Air’s own team.

The Falcon Flies

June 4, 2019

Chris Long

The flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the island nation state in the Arabian Gulf, will celebrate its 70th birthday in 2020. Chris Long profiles Gulf Air's training expertise.

The first partnership with an ATO, the Escuela de Aviacion Mexico (EAM) in Mexico City, Mexico, accepted the first batch of ten students into training in January 2019.

Airbus Ab Initio Pilot Training – Right on Track

April 24, 2019

Chris Long

Chris Long provides an update on Airbus’ new ab initio pilot training programme.

Þingvellir (pronounced Thingvellir) is the newest member of Icelandair's special livery family - dressed up in the blue, white and red of the Icelandic flag.

Bridging the Atlantic

April 15, 2019

Chris Long

Flag carrier Icelandair is seen as a pioneer in the establishment of the international hub concept. Chris Long visited Iceland and profiles the carrier’s training expertise.