Remote Training, a Theoretical Perspective - Part 2 of 2

December 15, 2020

Remote - or online – training has established significant critical mass during the current global pandemic to the point that nearly all training institutions or centres have adopted some form of remote training. Mario Pierobon reports in the second edition of this two-part series.

Helicopter Training Rotating Toward EBT

December 15, 2020

Mario Pierobon

Industry experts and regulators are evaluating a pathway to evidence-based training tailored to rotorcraft pilots. Mario Pierobon outlines the initiatives in development.

EASA Versus the Pandemic

December 14, 2020

Mario Pierobon

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.

Remote Training: A Theoretical Perspective

Part 1 of 2

November 17, 2020

Mario Pierobon

With remote training growing significantly in 2020, in part one of two articles, SCT Correspondent Mario Pierobon digs deeper into the theory and the pros and cons.

The Drive Towards Better Managed Training

September 21, 2020

Mario Pierobon

SCT’s Mario Pierobon explores the latest trends in management systems for learning, training, and learning content.

Remote Possibilities PREMIUM

August 25, 2020

Mario Pierobon

In the wake of the pandemic, training organisations have had to cater for an increased demand of remote training solutions. Mario Pierobon looks at what is on offer.

CRM Pulls Into Rail Industry

August 17, 2020

Mario Pierobon

Well established in aviation, Crew Resource Management or CRM has found a place in the railway sector. SCT’s Mario Pierobon reports.

Wanted: ‘Double Expertise’

May 4, 2020

Mario Pierobon

In the context of an aging workforce and evolving aircraft, the MRO industry needs to be proactive in the implementation of initiatives to support maintenance recruitment, training, and personnel retention. Mario Pierobon examines the issues.

An EASA-led panel updated on a range of initiatives such as FSTD evolution, task forces on instructors, examiners, digital licences and raising the pilot retirement age to 65 for single pilot commercial operations.

Serious Business in Berlin

April 1, 2020

Mario Pierobon

Brexit, flygskam, disabled passengers, eye tracking, regulatory task forces, the correlation of certification with training – EATS 2019 covered a spectrum of high-interest issues and innovations. Mario Pierobon monitored the proceedings.

Regulators Safety Conference Focuses on EVTOL Training

March 31, 2020

Mario Pierobon

The integration of electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) aircraft in the air transport system is one current issue to which regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are giving particular consideration. Mario Pierobon reports from the recent EASA FAA Safety Conference.

WATS 2021 - Call for Papers Closing Soon

The Call for Papers for WATS 2021 will close on 22 January 2021, be sure to submit your presentation abstracts before the deadline.

Air Astana – An Effective ‘Just Culture’

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.