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FlightLogger has expanded its presence in Belgium with Ostend Air College signing up to use its digitization service. Ostend Air College was the first recognized training center for airline pilots in Belgium and now has over 20 years of experience. They provide ab initio pilots to over 40 companies...   27 January 2020
A new ASTM International standard establishes minimum training requirements for drone pilots in the public safety arena who work remotely. The new standard, soon to be published as F3379, was developed by ASTM International’s unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) committee (F38) with contributions from the homeland security applications committee (E54)...   24 January 2020
Turkey's first cabin crew simulator manufacturer SkyArt has delivered a A321 neo ACF OWE door trainer to Middle East Airlines. The SkyArt door trainer complies with all ICAO and EASA standards. A state-of-the-art touchscreen control panel allows simulation of all normal functions and malfunction scenarios. The on-site installation and...   24 January 2020
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training has promoted Rachel Runner to Manager of the Wichita Cessna Learning Center. FlightSafety Wichita Cessna Learning Center. Image credit: FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Rachel Runner, Manager of the Wichita Cessna Learning Center, FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training. She joined the company at the Cessna Learning Center...   23 January 2020
Dr. Shanan Gwaltney Gibson, a scholar with deep expertise related to job analysis, entrepreneurship and small business development, has been named dean of the David B. O’Maley College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The Mori Hosseini Student Union on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. Image credit: Embry-Riddle/Daryl LaBello. Gibson,...   22 January 2020
An Airbus A320neo full-flight simulator (FFS) built by AMST-Aviation B.V. in the Netherlands recently received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) CS-FSTD(A)—Issue 2 Level D certification. The FFS uses ASTi's Telestra product to simulate the aircraft's communication system and generate all the A320's environmental and aural cue sounds.   21 January 2020
The number of registered airplanes in South Korea rose 2.2 percent last year, the transport ministry said. Airplane registrations were 853, up 18 from a year earlier due to low-cost carriers (LCC) increasing the number of planes on international routes, Yohap News reported. Plane registrations should exceed 1,000 within...   21 January 2020
Jupiter Aviation Technology have launched Project 2020, a research and development project to aid the development of the SurePilot Online Pilot Assessment Tool. As part of Project 2020, SurePilot invites individuals to undertake a free online pilot assessment to test their own competencies. The SurePilot tool provides airlines and...   21 January 2020
FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training has been selected as the exclusive training provider for Garmin G5000-equipped Cessna Citation Excel and Citation XLS aircraft. Image credit: FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Pilot initial and recurrent courses are now offered at the FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training Learning Center in Wichita. Differences training is...   20 January 2020
A look at the pilot training philosophy at a fast-growing Gulf Airline. Chris Long travels to Sharjah.   20 January 2020
Students Alexis Hepburn, David Zuehlke and recent graduate Julia Mihaylov have been honored as winners of Aviation Week’s “Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: The 20 Twenties” Award for outstanding academic performance, industry and civic contributions and exceptional research while attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Established in 2013, the annual 20 Twenties awards...   17 January 2020
After the successful delivery of an Airbus A320 FTD to Purdue Polytechnic Institute in August, MPS has again partnered with the University to expand its pilot training for students with the addition of a new, high-level flight simulator to the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology (SATT). A Boeing...   17 January 2020
Alsim’s ALX simulator has been selected by Professional Aviation, an ATO located in Ozzano dell'Emilia, nearby Bologna, in Italy. The ALSIM ALX provides single engine piston, twin engine piston up and twin jets (generic B737/A320). The device is designed and approved for ATPL, CPL/MCC in compliance with all current...   17 January 2020
Ideagen has secured a project with a Saudi Arabian flying academy which will see it provide software to help it meet regulatory and operational requirements. OxfordSaudia, owned by the Saudi National Company of Aviation (SNCA), will implement Ideagen’s Coruson system for quality management with additional functionality and capability for...   17 January 2020
Simlat has delivered its small UAS/drone simulation solution to the UAS simulation lab at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC) NextGen Integration & Evaluation Capability (NIEC) in Pomona, New Jersey. UgCS operated with INTER Simulator. Image credit: Simat The Simlat Integrated Training Simulator (INTER)...   16 January 2020
U.S. Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett has been confirmed as a speaker for the 31st Annual Women in Aviation International (WAI) Conference. Secretary Barrett joins Stephanie Chung, JetSuite president; Col. Eileen Collins, NASA astronaut; Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, U.S. Air Force; and Joan Robinson-Berry, Boeing Global Services vice president...   16 January 2020
Pilot training, including CBT/EBT and automation risk, were on the agenda at ICAO’s A40 gathering. Mario Pierobon describes the highlights for the civil aviation training community.   16 January 2020
Amid slowing travel demand, South Korea is bringing in new measures to boost competitiveness in the aviation industry. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MOLIT) measures include expanding slots at Seoul Incheon International Airport to allow up to 70 aircraft movements per hour. This would support transfer tourism...   15 January 2020
The Southern California Safety Institute has partnered with The Fraport Aviation Academy and Slovenian Military Aircraft Accident Investigation Board for the annual Aircraft Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety course series in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Image credit: Southern California Safety Institute The course series includes: Aircraft Accident Investigation: July 13-24, 2020...   15 January 2020
South Korea's largest low-cost carrier Jeju Air said it needs more time to conduct due diligence on Eastar Jet, causing a delay to its purchase of the budget carrier. Jeju Air signed a preliminary deal in December to buy a 51% stake in Eastar Jet Co for 69.5 billion...   10 January 2020