Project ‘X’

June 14, 2022

The airline industry has been more severely damaged by the pandemic than any event since WW2, and most surviving airlines have few resources to spare.

Are We Sleepwalking?

June 14, 2022

CAT Guest Author

A pandemic-driven sea-change has occurred, and there is no more room for old process.

22 Challenges to Airline Pilot Supply ... and a Call to Urgent Action

January 4, 2022

CAT Guest Author

The extended grounding of airliners with no-one to fly them is exacerbating airline recovery from the pandemic.

A Veteran Pilot’s Perspective of EATS

November 22, 2021

CAT Guest Author

One feature of the future of aviation training was clear to see at the recent EATS, the presence of many delegates, clutching hand-held controls, with their faces obscured by VR google-facemasks. Conor Keeling, an A330 Captain for a major European airline, flying for 33 years and 20,000 hours since 1981, discusses his observations of EATS 2021.

Opportunity in Crisis - II

October 25, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Asian markets still have a rising middle class in the next decade to count on for some form of sustainable growth. European markets are expected to recover more slowly in comparison.

When is the Right Time for the Left Seat?

September 27, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Several factors, both internal and external, affect the actual amount of time for an upgrade from First Officer to Captain.

Multi-Crew Pilot Licence? India has Gurukul

Capt. Amit Singh, FRAeS

September 13, 2021

CAT Guest Author

India has been following the traditional prescriptive training methodology with very few changes over the years.

Vref at 150 Feet Above the Flames

September 6, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Aerial firefighting requires skill, flexibility, and commitment.

Keeping Aircrew Proficient During (Pandemic) Downtime

August 31, 2021

CAT Guest Author

The pandemic can impact the proficiency of pilots and cabin attendants, leading to undesirable incidents.

Asia Pacific: A Training Opportunity

August 23, 2021

CAT Guest Author

Safe and sustainable domestic travel is a prerequisite for international travel to resume in the Asia Pacific region.

Beyond Technology, Rethinking Defence Training - Christina Balis

Christina Balis, Global Campaign Director for QinetiQ, is the guest on this week's episode of The Warfighter Podcast, talking Tom and Colin through the non-technological aspects of tackling the challenges of Training Transformation.

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blackshark.ai is All In for Expanding Beyond Defense S&T

In the first in a series of simulation and training industry innovators disrupting the market space, Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak gained insights from Gastão de Figueiredo, Senior Vice President for Strategic Partnerships at blackshark.ai.

Mental Well Being is Top of Mind

Eight years on from the Germanwings tragedy, the need for aviation mental health programs has taken on global importance. Robert Moorman examines the issue.