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The pilot and maintenance tech shortages come down mostly to money – pay, bonuses, benefits, and especially the cost of initial training. Group Editor Marty Kauchak highlights some expanding financial mechanisms for future right-seaters. 28 November 2019
FlightLogger has entered the mountains of Andorra by signing up its first customer in the principality, the Andorra Aviation Academy. The academy shares ground facilities with the Universitat d’Andorra in Sant Julià de Lòria. Although the current ground school facilities are in Andorra, the academy has multiple agreements with... 28 November 2019
South Korea's Cheongju University have ordered an A320 Door Trainer for use by Aero K from cabin crew simulator training specialists Spatial. The Aero K, a South Korean Ultra Low Cost Carrier (ULCC), will commence operations from Cheongju International Airport next year. The simulator will allow the airline’s cabin... 28 November 2019
Ultimate High Academy (UHA) has been approved by the UK CAA for their Multi-Pilot UPRT training course to be in full compliance with new EU regulation FCL.745.A ahead of the final mandatory implementation date of 20th December 2019. This enables modular graduates from UHA's training alliance partner, VA, to... 28 November 2019
Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) announced a special week-long safety initiative aimed at single-pilot operators. For single pilots, APS will include a 1-hour advanced simulator session with all of its multi-day on-aircraft UPRT programs. Image credit: APS Because single-pilot operators are nearly 10 times as likely as crew pilots to experience an Loss... 27 November 2019
Pictured from left, Mark Casey, CEO AFTA, Mehmet T Nane, CEO Pegasus and Táinaiste Simon Coveney TD. Picture John Sheehan Irish international flight school, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), has agreed a partnership with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines to train cadets for their future careers as commercial pilots... 27 November 2019
UAE-based helicopter flight training academy, Horizon, has signed a purchase agreement with Entrol for a Bell 505 FTD level 2 simulator, valued at AED 5.5 million ($1.5 m). The simulator is based on the Bell 505 helicopter and is equipped with the latest avionics glass cockpit. It features a... 27 November 2019
UFA introduced it's ATLIVE software in February 2019. Prior to the release of the simulator, UFA selected FoxGuard Solutions' computer, the Simitar BANTAM I, to bundle with UFA's air traffic control trainer. "UFA was searching for a computer solution that, at first, we didn't think possible. Through design collaboration,... 26 November 2019
Wizz Air has selected Fox by Britannica Knowledge Systems as its Training Management System (TMS). The algorithm-based TMS helps small to large and complex training organizations systemize processes, reduce costs and improve throughput, say Britannica. "We are eager to work with Wizz Air to optimize their training programs, support... 26 November 2019
Vietjet Air has taken delivery of a Flame Aviation’s V9000 Commander XR Next-Generation fire trainer at its new training facilities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Image courtesy of Flame Aviation Vietjet’s crew will be trained for lithium-ion battery and other cabin fire threats. Vietjet Air has selected Flame Aviation... 21 November 2019
L3Harris Technologies has signed a new agreement with RwandAir to support the airline’s pilot training strategy and growth targets. Image courtesy of L3Harris RwandAir training begins with A330 simulator time on the L3Harris RealitySeven Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its new London Training Center. The airline joins more than... 21 November 2019
Local resident Tom Ferguson has been awarded the Farnborough Airport Flying Scholarship 2019 which provides training towards a Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). Image courtesy of Farnborough Airport Currently studying A level Maths, Further Maths and Physics at The Sixth Form College, Farnborough, this year’s scholarship recipient, Tom, would ultimately... 21 November 2019
Smart Aviation, a Polish flight school based in Poznan Lawica International Airport, has purched an Alsim AL250. Image courtesy of Alsim The ATO currently operates an Alsim ALX, which was certified in April 2017 and has achieved more than 5500 hours. The Alsim AL250 is a generic and compact... 21 November 2019
Alsim announced the sale of an ALX simulator to Pacific Flying Club (PFC) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Image credit: Alsim Owner of an Alsim AL200 MCC for over 10 years, PFC recently decided to trade-in their device for the more technological advanced and modern ALX simulator. The school... 20 November 2019
CAE, Jazz Aviation (a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc.), and Seneca have teamed up to develop Jazz Approach, an innovative Canadian program to provide Jazz with a pipeline of top-quality first officers. Cadets will receive a letter of employment from Jazz upon selection into the program, allowing for a... 20 November 2019
More than 30 airlines have committed to the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) '25by2025', an initiative to increase female employment within the industry. Image courtesy of IATA The announcement came at Wings of Change Europe - a gathering of aviation stakeholders in Berlin, Germany. Airlines pledging to '25by2025' undertake... 20 November 2019
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to focus on safety to allow aviation to drive economic and social development on the continent, enrich people's lives and enable the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG's). Image courtesy of IATA Safety was one of four... 20 November 2019
CAE will expand its training capacity in the Middle East with the deployment of a new Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) to the Emirates-CAE Flight Training Centre (ECFT) in Dubai. Image courtesy of CAE "Through our Authorized Training Provider (ATP) agreement with Bombardier, CAE will deploy a Bombardier... 20 November 2019
RSi Visuals has completed a branding update which incorporates a new logo and website. This branding evolution signifies the company’s continued growth and expanding product offerings. With recent announcements such as the industry’s first Visuals as a Service program and a massive airport library expansion resulting in over 1,000... 19 November 2019
FlightSafety International announced that Mike King has been named president, FlightSafety Services. “We are pleased to welcome Mike back to FlightSafety and look forward to his contributions as president of FlightSafety Services,” said David Davenport, president & CEO. “Mike is an outstanding, highly-experienced leader, who possesses exceptional business acumen. 19 November 2019