23 June 2026 Emma Vandore APATS 2026 will explore how pilot training can better develop resilience, confidence and adaptability alongside technical skills. Through discussions on Evidence-Based Training, AI-enabled learning tools and cognitive flexibility, industry experts will share new approaches to preparing pilots for high-pressure operational environments and enhancing aviation safety.
MAB Academy launches a new simulator building in Sepang with six full-flight simulators, advanced safety training facilities, and Malaysia’s first wave survival pool, boosting aviation training and regional capability. 13 January 2026
FitsAir gains CAASL approval as an Approved Training Organisation, enabling in-house Airbus A320 pilot training with CAASL-approved simulators, supporting Sri Lanka’s aviation growth and reducing dependence on foreign training centres. 13 January 2026
WATS 2026 registration opens for May 5-7 Orlando event. Aviation training leaders address CBTA implementation, AI integration, regulatory alignment across four conferences: pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, ab initio training. 12 January 2026
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has secured its first firm US order, with Florida-based Cirrus Aviation Services purchasing 10 two-seat trainers. 8 January 2026
CPaT Global has been awarded a contract with Slovak carrier AirExplore to provide Boeing 737NG Aircraft Systems courseware and access to its General Subjects library and CPaT Invent platform. 8 January 2026
Flyco has completed its annual Dangerous Goods training update incorporating latest IATA amendments, with content deploying after December 15 to meet January 2026 compliance requirements and CBTA framework standards. 8 January 2026
Pan Am, the airline-turned independent flight training center, continues to evolve and expand its capabilities near three Miami-area airports. Robert Moorman investigates. 6 January 2026
A meeting at EATS 2025 led Wings for Warriors and Atlantic Airways to collaborate on a cutting-edge training academy in the Faroe Islands, advancing pilot training standards and industry partnerships. 5 January 2026
A previous international study of airlines showed that pilots struggle with basic manual flying, revealing an urgent need for balanced Automation and "hands-on training and operational practice". 23 December 2025