Chris Long

Chris Long joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 19 and served for nearly 20 years in roles which included strategic reconnaissance, air refuelling and training. During this time he acquired qualifications as aircraft commander and instructor/examiner variously on single, twin and four jet aircraft. After leaving the RAF, Chris joined British Aerospace and enjoyed spells in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Kansas, USA, before moving to Toulouse, France. In addition, Chris became a consultant for major aerospace players as well as to a project for the European Commission. He has also been engaged as a Moderator of ICAO Training Conferences, and is a Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots, based in London. Chris has been the European Affairs Editor for CAT Magazine since 2001 and has reported on a wide range of global training organisations and airlines. In addition he has embraced the role of Conference Chair at over a dozen Halldale major training conferences in Asia.

Chris Long Articles & News

Refine Search

Air Astana – the Kazakh Solution

Winner of the 2019 Travellers Choice Regional Airline Asia award, Air Astana is one of the fastest-growing airlines in Central Asia. Chris Long profiles. 8 August 2019

AAETS 2019 – Success in Seoul

The subject matter of the recent Asian Aviation Education and Training Symposium 2019 (AAETS) in Seoul, Republic of Korea, was tightly focused on the Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and maintenance and engineering topics. AAETS Chair Chris Long and M/E Chair Dr. Bill Johnson report. 8 August 2019

Embracing Embraer – 50 Years On

2019 marks the 50th year since the Brazil-based aircraft manufacturer Embraer was created. Chris Long visited the OEM to learn their go-forward strategy for commercial and business aircraft. 8 August 2019

Cache-22: WATS Defines Aviation Professionalism

The 2019 Edition of the World Aviation Training Summit was described by many attendees as “the best ever.” CAT’s Editorial Team chronicles the highlights. 12 June 2019

"Are You Fit to Fly?"

A critical question at the “Outbrief” – the final check that all is well prepared before the crew make their way to a Royal Air Force aircraft – is “Are you fit to fly?” Chris Long reports from the recent Royal Aeronautical Society Aerospace Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference. 6 June 2019

Gulf Aviation Academy – Reaching Out

Offering training in Bahrain and the Middle East Northern Africa region, Gulf Aviation Academy is going from strength to strength. Chris Long reports. 4 June 2019

The Falcon Flies

The flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the island nation state in the Arabian Gulf, will celebrate its 70th birthday in 2020. Chris Long profiles Gulf Air's training expertise. 4 June 2019

Airbus Ab Initio Pilot Training – Right on Track

Chris Long provides an update on Airbus’ new ab initio pilot training programme. 24 April 2019

Bridging the Atlantic

Flag carrier Icelandair is seen as a pioneer in the establishment of the international hub concept. Chris Long visited Iceland and profiles the carrier’s training expertise. 16 April 2019

Wizz Air - A Continuous Climb

Chris Long profiles the training expertise of Wizz Air, the Hungarian low-cost airline with its head office in Budapest. 12 February 2019