Articles by Chris Long

Qatar Aeronautical College's primary aim is to supply well-trained aviation professionals for the nation of Qatar.

Qatar Aeronautical College - A Transformation

February 12, 2019

Qatar Aeronautical College was established in 1977, and is based in the city of Doha just 15 minutes from Hamad International Airport. QAC is now one of the Gulf region’s leading providers of training for the aviation industry. Chris Long visited.

Creating New Standards

December 6, 2018

Chris Long

Center Air Pilot Academy and Air Greenland have introduced the first APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard) in Denmark, a new and improved standard in pilot training. Chris Long reports.

Are the recent developments and improvements in pilot training for airline operations being transferred to business jet operations?

High Performance

December 4, 2018

Chris Long

In recent years pilot training for airline operations has seen a series of developments and improvements, but these have not necessarily been transferred to training for business jet operations. Chris Long looks at the challenges faced.

The first of seven A350-900 Ultra Long Range aircraft for delivery to Singapore Airlines shows off its distinctive livery after rolling out from Airbus’ Toulouse paint shop.

A Measured Response to New Training

October 18, 2018

Chris Long

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is proud of its hard-won reputation for excellence. Chris Long visited the airlines’ Training Centre which serves as the focal point for flight and cabin crew training.

Nearly 700 industry professionals attended this year's event.

Tracking the Trends

October 18, 2018

Chris Long

Yet again the APATS 2018 event, held in Singapore at the Marina Bay Sands conference centre, reflected the continuing growth of commercial aviation in Asia. Chris Long summarises some of the highlights.

AFTA founder and managing director Mark Casey.

Ryanair - A Major Training Initiative

October 18, 2018

Chris Long

At a recent ceremony in the airfield at Cork, Ireland, Ryanair announced a major training initiative as part of the plan to provide a regular source of new pilots. Chris Long reports.

Determination and Resilience

October 18, 2018

Chris Long

The aviation industry in Brazil has plenty of opportunities for pilots in both the business aviation market and with larger global companies. Chris Long speaks to one female pilot who has accomplished her aviation dream.

First Officer Kamonkarn Visessiri – currently training to become an A320 Captain for Thai Vietjet Air.

Women in Aviation - First Officer Kamonkarn Visessiri

August 7, 2018

Chris Long

The leading region for growth in commercial aviation is Asia, and here more and more women are involved in the industry over a variety of disciplines, involving roles as senior management, flight crew, engineering, ATC, flight dispatch etc. Chris Long continues CAT’s Women in Aviation series.

Taking Off with Airbus

August 6, 2018

Chris Long

The awareness of the potentially chronic shortage of commercial pilots has now extended to the general public as the mass media highlights the issue. Chris Long speaks to Airbus about their latest initiative.