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17 June 2025 Patrick Johnston Singapore Airlines Group will hire 300 former Jetstar Asia employees—100 pilots and 200 cabin crew—following the low-cost carrier's announcement that it will cease operations on July 31, 2025, creating one of the largest workforce transitions in recent Asia-Pacific aviation history and generating significant demand for simulation training services.
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In celebration of Women in Aviation International’s expanding Girls in Aviation Day, WAI and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have launched a new, self-paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) tailored to learners ages 8-17. The free course leverages Embry-Riddle expertise and instructional design to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. ... 4 March 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a final rule aimed at enhancing the professional development of air carrier pilots. The Pilot Professional Development rule requires specific training for newly-hired pilots and supplemental training for captains. Image credit: CAE All captains are now required to receive... 4 March 2020
CPaT Global has been selected by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), including Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), MAB Academy (MABA), AeroDarat, Firefly, MASwings and MABkargo to provide tailored e-learning solutions for its aviation training needs. MAG’s comprehensive training package will include distance learning, interactive aircraft diagrams and learning management systems. MAG... 4 March 2020
Portuguese aviation trainers Sevenair Academy have purchased an Alsim ALX.The Alsim ALX provides single engine piston, twin engine piston up and twin jets (generic B737/A320). It has ATPL, CPL/MCC and APS MCC approval in compliance with all current regulatory standards. "Having operated an ALSIM AL200 simulator for the last... 4 March 2020
Hi Air, a new airline based in Ulsan, South Korea, has awarded Avsoft International a long-term contract for a pilot training solution. Image credit: Avsoft Hi Air selected Avsoft’s ATR 72-500 aircraft systems e-learning course for its initial pilot training for the airline’s service introduction in 2020. Avsoft’s ATR systems course... 3 March 2020
The civil aviation community is using Big Data to enhance pilot training programs, and is finding use cases for large data sets beyond – throughout the sector’s ecosystem. Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides a glimpse of the surging demand. 3 March 2020
BAA Training are buying nine RealitySeven full-flight simulators as part of a multi-million-dollar contract with L3Harris Technologies. BAA Training said it was the first independent aviation training centre to make an order of this size. The FFS will be from both the Boeing and Airbus aircraft family. These include... 3 March 2020
This 16 July, Group Editor Marty Kauchak completed a brief, but wide-ranging, interview with Kishor Mistry, Group CEO at Peak Pacific, and Robert Torio, the company’s Manager Client Engagement & Business Development. While the Hong Kong-based industry expert introduces enhanced and new products from its current competencies, it is... 3 March 2020
In recent years the common wisdom on using full flight simulators (FFS) for UPRT was that they were not suitable platforms for training beyond the boundaries of routine flight. Chris Long examines the new processes for UPRT training at Airbus. 3 March 2020
Editorial Comment This edition of CAT Magazine is the EATS Show Issue, with editorial content designed to support the topical training narratives of this premier event, as well as serve the large international S&T community in attendance. Further, having very recently delivered the APATS event in Singapore, we’re still... 3 March 2020
The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have launched a new show for the rotorcraft community. European Rotors, the VTOL Show and Safety Conference will take place from November 10 - 12th at Koelnmesse, Germany. It will also integrate the EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL... 3 March 2020
Spanish flight sim manufacturers Simloc have renewed its agreement with Juan Velarde, elite aerobatic pilot and leader of Team Velarde26. Velarde will continue to be Simloc's ambassador and take part in multiple activities for the company. Velarde, an airline captain, will advise Simloc on relevant issues to flight simulation. 2 March 2020
Coptersafety, a Finnish helicopter training center in Helsinki, will use MINT TMS, a web-based training management system. MINT TMS allows instructors and trainees online access to their training schedules, electronic grading forms, reports, learning materials, and other training-related data. It simplifies the management of instructor allocation, classroom distribution and... 2 March 2020
Based in Helsinki, Finland, Finnair is the proud flag carrier for that country. Chris Long visited to find out more about the training and simulation capabilities of this 95 year old airline. 1 March 2020
Editorial Comment This issue of CAT Magazine is our annual Sourcebook edition, and it always coincides with the yearly forecast season, as well as the flurry of new aircraft orders that always accompany either the Paris or Farnborough Airshow. New pilot demand forecasts emerge at nearly the same time,... 1 March 2020
BATS Aviation have purchased an entrol en-1000 FNPT II simulator that will be installed in Malaysia. The en-1000 is SEP / MEP reconfigurable. It will have a debriefing station, and will include a tablet for IOS remote control. It will also feature a 180° x 40° cylindrical visual with... 27 February 2020
Dream Flyers, a Spanish ATO in Barcelona, has purchased an Alsim ALX simulator.The Alsim ALX provides single engine piston, twin engine piston and twin jets (generic B737/A320). The device has approval for ATPL, CPL/MCC in compliance with all current regulatory standards. Alsim say it has a proven track record... 27 February 2020
All Nippon Airways (ANA) are to introduce VR training for its mechanics. It will cover all aspects of aircraft operation and how to identify and predict future risks. ANA's new VR system will use 3D simulations of work environments to create real-world scenarios based on common work-related accidents. ANA... 27 February 2020
Flightdeck Solutions has been granted FNPT2/MCC certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the company’s A320 device early February 2020. The client, Svensk Pilotutbildning AB, Sweden, now has the ability to prepare cadets at a very high level in a true airliner environment as they focus on their... 26 February 2020
Global Medical Response, headquartered in Greenwood Village Colorado, has placed an order for two FRASCA Level 7 Helicopter Flight Training Devices (FTDs), which will support aviation training for two of its air medical operations. Guardian Flight will begin using the Airbus H125 FTD, and Med-Trans Corporation will start using... 26 February 2020