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Swedish-based company OSM Aviation Academy has joined a growing list of flight schools basing the management of their daily operations on the digital platform, FlightLogger. 24 June 2020
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has certified an electric airplane, the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first type certification world-wide of a fully electric aircraft and an important milestone in the quest for environmentally sustainable aviation. 23 June 2020
An ALSIM ALX simulator has been sold to FAS Pilot Academy which is based in Athens, Greece. 23 June 2020
There is plenty of speculation about when airlines around the world will begin to ramp up operations again. No one yet knows when or how the resumption will play out. A major factor will be opening of borders by different nations; some countries in Europe have indicated they may not re-open until September or October, even to traffic from other EU countries. In general, though, domestic markets, especially in China and the US, are expected to gather momentum initially. International travel may come later. Passenger willingness to fly is also an unknown, and will hinge on not only ticket prices but perceived cleanliness of airports and aircraft.
When airlines begin to restart their engines, there will be several challenges, including training.
The majority of airlines’ fleets are parked in what is considered “short-term storage,” many filling up airport gates, taxiways and even runways, with the expectation of returning to service within 3-6 months. It can take as long as a week to get an aircraft “preserved,” removing fluids, installing protective casings, etc., followed by routine maintenance each month: fluid checks, idling engines to charge batteries, checking flight controls, inspecting anti-icing systems, towing with a tractor so tyres don’t get flat spots, making sure birds or insects haven’t built nests in vents.
Cabin crew re-training will also be affected. This is mostly done in house by the airline, but the numbers are large (perhaps 6-8 times as many, compared with pilots). They will need refresher and likely some additional training to cope with the “new normal” sanitary procedures.
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23 June 2020
CPaT Global continues to expand its relationships with Asian airlines now that CPaT has been selected by Jin Air to provide distance learning solutions. 22 June 2020
AVT Simulation is launching a virtual simulation class, AVT 101: Simulation Overview, from 7-10 July. The four-day course begins with an introduction to simulation and progresses to more complex concepts of simulation. 22 June 2020
Twenty-two engineering students from universities in the United Arab Emirates began a virtual engineering internship developed by CAE and the Tawazun Economic Council. 22 June 2020
Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) has been been selected by Taiwanese airline STARLUX as their Cadet Program training provider. 22 June 2020
New Zealand based, Pacific Simulators (PacSim) have launched their new range of generic and FAA and EASA certified Flight Training Devices. 22 June 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many questions about aviation training: How do furloughed pilots maintain recency? How do flight schools continue their training when pilots are isolating at home? How will training organizations handle a surge of necessary type conversions if airlines overhaul their fleets in favor of more fuel-efficient aircraft? 22 June 2020
Over the next several weeks CAT will be releasing a series of commentaries addressing training issues in resuming airline service, post-pandemic. 22 June 2020
Group Editor Marty Kauchak completed a wide-ranging interview with Marlo Brooke, CEO and Founder of Avatar Partners. 19 June 2020
Despite the current pandemic-driven airline slump, there is recognition by many in the industry of the need to plan for an eventual build up in numbers of pilots. Chris Long comments. 19 June 2020
Following a Joint Venture agreement between Avia Solution Group PLC and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company the companies have established the new BAA Training China training centre in Zhangzhou city, Henan province, People’s Republic of China. 19 June 2020
Safe and efficient flight operations rely on pilots' management of their mental resources; in particular, ensuring that (as far as is possible) reason, planning and logic are the main drivers of their behaviour and not raw emotion. Captain Owen Sims' presentation explains further. 18 June 2020
CAT Guest Commentary: From time to time, The Journal of Civil Aviation Training (CAT) magazine presents Guest Commentary on important issues facing the community. This commentary is offered by Professor Terry Young, Director, Dachet Consulting in Uxbridge, Greater London, UK. Herewith are some of his thoughts on re-designing the aviation infrastructure using simulation. 18 June 2020
Alsim has welcomed another new member to the family with the sale of an AL172 simulator to Lanier Flight Center in Georgia, U.S. 18 June 2020
Women in Aviation International’s Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) will go on in 2020 – despite the global pandemic – and it will be bigger and more far-reaching than ever, it says. 18 June 2020
And you thought airport queues for check-in, security, customs, and baggage claim were slow before. Airline passengers are now being advised to arrive at the airport four hours in advance of their flight! 18 June 2020
BEFIT2FLY has announced a major new fitness training partnership with ATO SKY4u to deliver a fitness training programme for their staff, customers, students and pilots. 18 June 2020