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At the WATS Women in Aviation Training (WiAT) session, Captain Erika Armstrong delivered a powerful and deeply insightful presentation: “Training Beyond the Mistake.” 10 April 2025
Tucked away in the heart of Gloucestershire, surrounded by rolling green fields and the quiet hum of light aircraft, the Wings for Warriors Flight School sits as a powerful symbol of possibility, resilience, and renewal. 31 March 2025
Amid a noticeable decline in global company DE&I pledges following President Trump's executive orders, industries, particularly aviation with its massive recruitment shortfalls, are re-evaluating their approaches to diversity and inclusion. 7 March 2025
The aviation training industry stands at the forefront of innovation, however, alongside these opportunities come significant challenges that must be carefully managed to ensure long-term success. 13 January 2025
As we enter 2025, we reflect on how the airline training community has continued to strengthen its commitment to operational safety and excellence despite supply chain challenges and ongoing safety considerations. 6 January 2025
As the aviation industry grapples with a significant shortage of skilled engineers and maintenance personnel, EATS 2024 aims to provide insights into innovative training solutions, regulatory updates, and emerging technologies that can help bridge the gap. 10 October 2024
The buzz surrounding virtual reality (VR) was palpable at this year's World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2024. Alicia Staples and Thor Pauli Andersen explain why VR is finally taking off. 13 May 2024
There will be a lot of talk about the importance of diversity this International Women's Day, lots of likes and shares on social media but what changes will actually come about in the workplace today and in the future? 8 March 2024
It has been quite a few weeks for the women in aviation movement, with an inspiring trio smashing glass ceilings to reach senior leadership positions never before held by women. But what does this mean for our industry? Penny McGrigor investigates. 30 January 2024
In a competitive industry, it is our training teams that help raise the safety bar for all, and after an unprecedented shutdown we face multiple challenges in enabling the return of our industry to full operations. EATS typically attracts 900 attendees from more than 50 countries – all focused on best training practices. EATS 2023 is Europe’s largest aviation training event, designed by and for aviation professionals. 9 October 2023
