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SimCom has recently upgraded the visual display systems on their Lear 35 and Hawker 800 full flight simulators. The enhancements now offer a vivid daylight training environment combined with real satellite imagery. Virtually any weather condition can be presented including rain, snow, lightning, fog, patchy fog and storm cells. Visual...   30 August 2013
EDM Ltd. has been selected by All Nippon Airways (ANA) to design, manufacture and install new Boeing B777 and B767 door trainers for the airline. EDM was awarded the new business as part of an international tender with delivery expected at the end of February 2014 at ANA's training centre...   30 August 2013
During the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2013, Airbus and S7 Engineering signed an agreement to develop a long term maintenance partnership in the region. As part of this, S7 Engineering will acquire Airbus training skills and standards to provide OEM-backed maintenance training capabilities for its personnel and for A320 Family...   30 August 2013
EgyptAir Training Center has announced its capacity to conduct specialized maintenance training including EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) and Damage Assessment and Reporting for aircraft maintenance engineers. All personnel in part 145 and part M organizations who are directly involved in the inspection of EWIS are offered this mandatory program...   30 August 2013
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers and British Airways have agreed to work together to support the development and training of engineers. A Letter of Intent agrees for both organisations to cooperate to ensure the sustainable growth and technological advancement of the aviation industry. It outlines how the Learning and Development...   30 August 2013
FlightSafety International has received approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency for more than 140 of the Part 147 maintenance courses it offers. The approval was granted in accordance with the EASA Training Needs Analysis regulation 1149/2011. The courses range from two to 25 days in duration, and are aligned...   30 August 2013
Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen is teaming with multiple pilot training centers worldwide to guide cadets through the ab initio stage of training to become professional pilots. The Jeppesen ab initio pilot training program is the first step in a comprehensive Boeing flight training program that will advance student pilots through several...   30 August 2013
Flight Training Adelaide will be providing training on three Mechtronix flight simulation training devices in its new Simulation Center in Parafield Airport by the end of the year. The three simulators consist of two Ascent® XJ Trainers™ and one A320 FFT X™-MPL. This suite of Mechtronix simulators is a main...   30 August 2013
Pan Am International Flight Academy has forged a new business relationship with Flight Experience, owned by Pacific Simulators 2010 Limited, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. This agreement will allow Flight Experience to offer initial pilot training through Pan Am, and advanced Type Rating courses at Pan Am facilities to customers...   30 August 2013
A special authorization by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the authority to certify its Aeronautical Science degree graduates the opportunity to apply for first officer status upon reaching 1,000 hours and therefore eligible sooner to work for commercial airlines. Effective immediately, pilots with 1,000 flight hours...   30 August 2013