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Epic Aircraft has selected FRASCA International to build the first simulator for their E1000 GX Flight Training Program. 15 December 2020
Industry experts and regulators are evaluating a pathway to evidence-based training tailored to rotorcraft pilots. Mario Pierobon outlines the initiatives in development. 15 December 2020
In this end-of-the-year note, Andy Smith looks forward to the changes Halldale will bring come 2021. 14 December 2020
No longer considered public utilities, airports have become multi-dimensional for-profit businesses. Robert W. Moorman examines the training component of these cities with wings.
With the promise of vaccines on the way, the demand for career and hourly airport staff will likely climb in 2021, according to industry prognosticators. And that will trigger a corresponding need to educate and train airport professionals in a variety of fields, from the airport general manager on down.
Educators and trainers tell CAT that airports are looking for candidates with expertise in finance and accounting, environmental management, human resource management, information technology, security, marketing, traffic flow (groundside, airside), airport planning, emergency management and other fields.
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After the initial startle effect of the Covid-19 impact on aviation, EASA and industry experts set about the task of sustaining aviation operations. Mario Pierobon reports on their rapid reaction and outlines the ongoing agenda of regulatory updates. 14 December 2020
Volocopter, a pioneer in Urban Air Mobility, has announced its commitment to launch air taxi services in Singapore after two years of close collaboration with the city. 11 December 2020
AAR has formed an Aviation Safety and Training Committee at the Board of Directors level. 10 December 2020
Entrol has finished the development of the Bell 505 FTD Level 2 simulator, which was sold last year to Horizon International Flight Academy. 10 December 2020
Jetline Training, as a Part-ORA certified Training Organisation providing training for professional pilots, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has awarded Avsoft International a contract for online pilot training. 9 December 2020
The Airline Pilot Club and VA Airline Training have announced the launch of a partnership that is aimed at providing aspirant airline pilots with professional guidance and high-quality training as they move along their route to an airline pilot career. 8 December 2020
Alsim has expanded its range of products with the launch of their new ALSR20, an exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. 8 December 2020
Aurimas Urbonas has been appointed to lead BAA Training Spain as Managing Director and is tasked to develop and execute the training centre's strategic objectives and drive its organisational success. 7 December 2020
This commentary features Marco Van Sterkenburg, CEO, Drillster, and Franck Euzet, Cabin Crew Safety Training & Safety Pro Level Manager, Air France – who presented at Halldale/CAT’s Global Airline Training & Simulation - Virtual conference in November 2020. 7 December 2020
William Johnson (Dr. Bill) is leaving the FAA Chief Human Factors Scientist position, effective January 1, 2021. 3 December 2020
Rex subsidiary Pel-Air has taken delivery of the first of five Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft for the NSW Ambulance fixed-wing patient transport service commencing Air Ambulance operations in January 2022. 3 December 2020
CAE's President and CEO, Marc Parent, has been appointed Member of the Order of Canada by the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada. 3 December 2020
RSi’s Epic Visual Systems for Level D applications now feature 120hz visuals at a 4K resolution with a single GPU per channel. 2 December 2020
Amazon software, a too-aggressive workforce drawdown, and simulator shortages are among the causes speculated for Delta’s cancellation of more than 500 flights over the US Thanksgiving holiday weekend. 2 December 2020
CityJet Inc., a charter operator based in Montgomery, Alabama, has awarded Avsoft International a long-term contract for online pilot training. 1 December 2020
Against plenty of odds, New Zealand-based Pacific Simulators has delivered a new ProJet PS4.5 flight training device to Tri-Star Aviation in Houston, Texas. 1 December 2020