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Boom Supersonic partners with The DiSTI Corporation to use GL Studio safety-critical software to develop the avionics in history’s first independently-developed supersonic jet. Image credit: DiSTI Corporation Boom Supersonic has selected DiSTI Corporation’s GL Studio as the Human Machine Interface (HMI) software development tool of choice for its supersonic... 28 April 2020
The U.S. federal government awarded the Software as a Service (SaaS) deployment of Blackboard Learn — Blackboard Inc.’s flagship learning management system (LMS) — FedRAMP Moderate. This authorization makes Blackboard one of the only commercial off-the-shelf SaaS providers authorized in AWS GovCloud (US) as an Educational LMS. This newest... 28 April 2020
The complete blended HEMS training system, FFS plus MR goggle for the rescue-man role, commenced training at NCCH. Chris Long describes the unique development. 28 April 2020
Center Air Pilot Academy (CAPA) boasts three decades of experience in pilot training and to stay on top of the game, CAPA uses the Virtual 360 Editor (V360E) to create and distribute training modules that provide interactive and immersive virtual experiences. 28 April 2020
After 16 years Evers Consulting, based in Cambridge, UK, have rebranded to Aviatica Group owing to increased demand in their varied operations of aviation consultancy services, flight training ATO (approved training organisation) and Team Resource Management training (TRM). 28 April 2020
Plans to develop an Aviation Training Hub at Lismore Airport, Australia, has had a major boost with Airways Aviation signing a lease to base a commercial pilot training school at the airport. 28 April 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on regulators to take urgent action to help civil aviation operate seamlessly and safely between states during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to help facilitate the restart when the virus is contained. Specifically, IATA asked states to take the following immediate... 27 April 2020
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) its Controller Training Solutions contract to continue providing training and training-related support services to help air traffic controllers manage an increasingly congested national airspace and deliver a safe experience to US air travelers. 27 April 2020
Chorus Aviation Inc. and its subsidiary Jazz Aviation, through its freight division Air Canada Cargo, will begin operating the recently approved Dash 8-400 Simplified Package Freighter developed by De Havilland Canada to short- and medium-haul markets under the Air Canada Express banner. These reconfigured aircraft will carry a total... 27 April 2020
It is that time of year again in the northern hemisphere when high temperatures and hot land masses cause the skies to darken and rumble as towering cumulonimbus clouds grow and unleash their violent combination of wind shear, turbulence, heavy precipitation, and lightning. 27 April 2020
Spanish carrier Volotea’s training curriculum in Barcelona is closely aligned with Toulouse. Chris Long outlines their approach. 27 April 2020
The application of virtual reality technology for flight training is gaining momentum, and training providers are developing new tools that may provide more effective training. Chuck Weirauch investigates. 27 April 2020
This is the first of a series of articles to explore the full range of Airbus training courses across pilot, technician and cabin crew training. Before the virus lockdown took effect in France, Chris Long visited a new academy in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. 27 April 2020
Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides two insights on how training organizations are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. 27 April 2020
Much like first-responder training in other safety-critical sectors, individuals and teams in the aviation ecosystem use simulation to learn and rehearse roles and responses for anticipated crises. Group editor Marty Kauchak highlights some strategies to train stakeholders. 27 April 2020
I’ve always tried to apply the philosophy of what’s past is past, let’s deal with the future with the resources available to us. 27 April 2020
Only three years ago, UAE-based Spatial was the relatively new kid on the block. It is already in the top tier of suppliers. Chris Long reports from Ras Al Khaimah. 27 April 2020
Is UPRT working? Capt. Art Ziccardi, veteran international instructor, says “Yes, a good industry start, but the program is not without some turbulence. Loss of reliable airspeed simulator training remains problematic.” 24 April 2020
So, here we are nearly ten years on from the first publication of the IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for Pilot Aptitude Testing, putting selection in the spotlight, generating discussion and in some quarters, irritation. Nikki Heath looks at how best to select a future workforce. 24 April 2020
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is joining with Boeing to produce a new educational webinar series offered to AOPA members. Boeing’s Jeppesen and ForeFlight teams will provide free monthly content in the webinar series, running from April through September, on important topics such as improving pilot proficiency,... 23 April 2020