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Jules Kneepkens asks if Europe has Performance based Regulation and Performance based Oversight in place in relation to Approved Training Organizations? The simple answer to this question is “no”. We therefore need to ask ourselves, “Why not?” There are likely to be a number of answers to this question, including...   21 September 2015
As 2015 draws towards a close it is time firstly to look back and then to look forward – certainly 2015 has been an eventful year and the future looks set to continue the trend. Peter Moxham FRAeS provides an update on regulatory changes within the European training industry. Delegates...   21 September 2015
Chris Long takes a close look at the training expertise of UK flag carrier, British Airways. Over recent years the arrival of new major players in the airline world has led to great interest in what new training systems they would adopt. What sometimes gets missed is that the legacy...   21 September 2015
HELICOPTER Precision Flight Controls, Inc. has entered an agreement with Ryan Aerospace Pty Ltd of Southport, Australia, to develop and produce helicopter aviation training devices. Systems simulating the Robinson R22, R44, R66 and Bell Jet Ranger 206 and 407 model helicopters will be the first systems to be developed. PFC...   21 September 2015
CrewDox TMS (training management system) and Flyco LMS (learning management system) have agreed to connect the two systems in order to automate e-learning administration. "This cooperation will greatly reduce the administrative workload for CrewDox customers that use Flyco as their e-learning provider," said Flyco's head of sales, Captain Ergin Erdin.   20 September 2015
MOMook, an intelligent aviation training management software company, signed an agreement with Flyco Global Group to collaborate on its e-training solutions' integration to MOMook's software. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, the parties will explore and develop strategic opportunities by implementing Flyco's CBT into MOMook's software. All MOMook's customers...   20 September 2015
CrewFactors has developed a dedicated communication skills analytics solution for instructors at airlines and ATOs. Following the successful development of their smartphone based communications training tool for crew, CrewFactors is extending this technology to provide instructors with a fast and efficient means of assessing communication, teamwork and leadership skills. “Technology...   20 September 2015
Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) has signed a five-year business aviation training agreement with Arab Wings to expand its training program with ECFT from three to 11 aircraft types. ECFT will be providing training services on 11 different aircraft types including models for Bombardier, Gulfstream, Cessna, Hawker and Embraer. It will...   20 September 2015
TRU Simulation + Training announced that Pan Am International Flight Academy has received Level D qualification from the FAA for its A320 FFS X™ full flight simulator installed in Miami, Florida. The TRU A320-200 FFS is configured to meet Airbus A320 standard 1.8.1 and features electric control loading, a six...   20 September 2015
Avsoft International has signed a service agreement with AeroStar Training Services LLC, to provide eLearning systems courses for the Airbus A320, B737 Classic, and B737NG. The solution is being implemented through Avsoft's Software as a Service (SaaS). Avsoft's courses explore all the major aircraft systems of the A320 and B737,...   20 September 2015