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Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is launching a professional development programme focused on the understanding and application of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and processes used in aircraft type and production certification. The first intake will begin their studies in January 2018 with an introductory course that provides an...   18 October 2017
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially opened a regional office in Singapore to strengthen its partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Singapore is the fourth EASA regional office after Washington, US; Montreal, Canada; and Beijing, China. The office will be composed of two permanent...   18 October 2017
Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) has upgraded a Boeing 737 FTD-1 simulator at Ryanair’s training centre in Stansted to FTD-2 which has now been certified by the UK CAA. Ryanair’s Head of Training, Captain Andy O’Shea, commented, “We are pleased with the successful qualification of our first MPS FTD-2. MPS...   18 October 2017
Transport Canada has awarded CAE’s Boeing 737MAX 7000XR Series full-flight simulator (FFS) and CAE 500XR Series flight training device (FTD) with an interim Level C qualification. The FFS and FTD are the world's first airline-operated simulators for the 737MAX aircraft and are currently located at Air Canada's training centre...   16 October 2017
RST Rostock System-Technik GmbH has been selected to provide China Eastern Airlines with an Airbus A350 2L/3L door trainer. The training device will be installed at China Eastern Airlines’ Training Centre in Shanghai and is scheduled to be ready-for-training in early 2018. This marks RST Rostock System-Technik’s second contract...   16 October 2017
The H-206 simulator developed by Precision Flight Controls (PFC) and Ryan Aerospace Australia has received certification as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) from the FAA. The simulator is reconfigurable between the Bell 206 and Bell 407 and can also be used as a generic rotary wing training aircraft.   16 October 2017
Lantana, Florida-based Palm Beach Helicopters has completed installation of a new TH22SM Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) manufactured by ELITE Simulation Solutions (ELITE). The TH22SM is a single-seat, single control trainer based on the Robinson R22 helicopter. The ELITE TH22 is available in four configurations and all models are...   16 October 2017
In a new partnership agreement, AeroStar will now offer charter services on a fleet of twin-engine Learjet31A aircraft through AirBrock Charter Company at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The aforementioned jets can carry up to eight passengers and two crew members, reach speeds of Mach 0.81 and have a range...   13 October 2017
FlightSafety International has expanded its eLearning programme with three new online courses: Performance Based Navigation, Human Factors-Crew Resource Management and Single Pilot Resource Management. The Human Factors-Crew Resource Management recurrent training can be taken online or at a FlightSafety Learning Center. Course modules include General Concepts, Fatigue Management, Decision...   12 October 2017
Embraer is to establish a new training centre for pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport during the first half of 2018. The Johannesburg location was chosen to address the underdevelopment of the aerospace industry in the region. The centre will complement the OEM's...   12 October 2017