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Alsim has sold an ALX SEP-MEP flight simulator to the University of Kyrenia in Cyprus which will be used by the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences. The ALX simulator will provide the University with access to the latest technological advances, including Alsim's High Definition Visual System. The University...   18 September 2017
Cairo, Egypt-based commercial operator Nesma Airlines has entered into a long-term training service agreement with Flyco Group. As part of the agreement, Nesma Airline’s training department will not only gain full access to Flyco’s Advanced Learning Management System (A-LMS), but will have the flexibility of creating their own bespoke...   18 September 2017
On 20 September 2017, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of its Youngstown campus. PIA invested US$1.3M in its purchase of the site at Hangar 3 in 2016, with plans for the project developed by Michigan-based Sidock Group, Inc., which is...   18 September 2017
Avsoft is pleased to announce the release of the PBN- RNP Course for pilots. Avsoft’s PBN- RNP course is based on the RNP navigation specification of the ICAO PBN concept, which is a key component of the FAA's NextGen Initiative. This course covers basic principles, definitions, specifications, and terminology;...   18 September 2017
In July this year, Phoenix Helicopters opened its third base in Lee-on-Solent following an announcement that Solent Airport was to undergo a multi-million pound upgrade. The new branch will be run by manager Clive Sturdy EASA CPL(H), FI(H), and will offer students the chance to undertake a professional pilot’s...   15 September 2017
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) and Fulcrum Labs have won this year’s Brandon Hall Group Silver award for excellence in the category ‘Best Results of a Learning Program’. The award was presented to AIM and Fulcrum Labs for their Professional Aviation Maintenance learning program, which was designed to...   15 September 2017
The H145 full flight simulator (FFS) based at the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Germany has been awarded level D status by the German Federal Aviation Office. Not only is it the world’s first certified FFS for the type, it is also the first helicopter simulator in Germany to...   15 September 2017
The European Cockpit Association (ECA) has developed a new website to help aspiring pilots and their parents make an informed decision about this career option. The website is ECA’s response to the fact the cost of becoming a pilot now falls primarily on the individual’s shoulder. The association claims...   13 September 2017
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched a recruitment campaign for next year’s Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP). The programme is a joint initiative with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI). It provides an invaluable professional development opportunity, with selected candidates contributing to...   13 September 2017
Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, has acquired Starspeed, a global helicopter management, charter and training company. The deal, Luxaviation Helicopters’ first acquisition since launching in February 2017, positions the company as the world’s largest VIP and VVIP helicopter operator. Luxaviation Helicopters will incorporate Starspeed’s fleet of 23...   13 September 2017