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CAE is expanding its training capability in Europe with a new flight training location based in Oslo, Norway. “This expansion of our global training network will support the impressive pilot demand of airlines and operators based in the region – we estimate that there will be a need for... 10 July 2019
L3Harris Technologies has completed the all-stock merger between Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, L3Harris' new Board of Directors consists of 12 members with a deep understanding of Harris and L3 businesses. William M. Brown, Chairman and CEO, L3Harris commented, "We've created an agile technology provider... 10 July 2019
Frasca International Inc. has received several orders for its RTD – Reconfigurable Training Device – in recent months. RTD customers include American Flyers (6 units), Metropolitan State University, Eagle Flight Center, Liberty University (4 units), Purdue University, CAE Global Academy (3 units), Hillsboro Aero Academy (2 units), Rainier Flight... 9 July 2019
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has passed the third and highest stage of an international safety-audit process. The safety designation, known as IS-BAO Stage III reflects that Embry-Riddle consistently goes above and beyond safety requirements set forth by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said Bob Joyce, director of Aviation Safety... 9 July 2019
Avion Group of the Netherlands and IAGO of the U.K. will provide together dry and wet lease pilot type training in their London UK centre. The combined effort provides a strong knowledge base on training and flight simulation. IAGO brings together an experienced team of passionate training professionals that... 8 July 2019
Euramec officially opened its Sales and Support office in Hangzhou as a response to the company’s continued growth within the Chinese market. The office will be home to a new team consisting of hardware and software support engineers to support Euramec’s strategic partners and clients in China. In addition... 8 July 2019
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) has relocated from its historic roots in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, to a state-of-the-art training centre near to Schiphol International Airport to accommodate their recent growth. "JAA has come a long way from its founding objective back in the 1970's," commented Alessio... 8 July 2019
Avsoft has added Pratt & Whitney engine information to its A330-200 Aircraft Systems Course for pilots; the course now covers both the Pratt & Whitney PW4000 and Rolls Royce Trent 700 engine types. This offers airlines the flexibility to choose the powerplant applicable to their fleet type, in addition... 5 July 2019
This summer, Southeastern University (SEU) became one of 11 universities in the U.S. to be awarded a contract with the U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Flight Academy program. Conducted at universities across the nation, the Air Force JROTC Flight Academy, Chief of Staff Private Pilot... 4 July 2019
FlightSafety International now offers Enhanced Flight Vision System Touchdown and Rollout (EFVS) training for Gulfstream G280, G450, G500, G550, G600 and G650 aircraft. The courses meet the training requirements established by the FAA for operators who use EFVS in lieu of natural vision to descend below the decision height/altitude... 3 July 2019
Ryanair visited Airways Aviation Academy’s headquarters in London Oxford Airport, United Kingdom, on Friday 7th of June 2019. Two members of the recruitment team, Colm Judge and Amie Latchford, as well as First Officer (FO) Maria Petterssen visited the school to inform the students about the new type rating... 2 July 2019
Symbiotics Limited is operating the Pilot Selection Zone at Pilot Careers Live in Manchester, England, on 6th July, and anyone attending the show who is interested in a career in aviation will be able to have a go at one of the tests within the ADAPT suite and find... 2 July 2019
The current Managing Director of Micro Nav, Stephen Williams, has been appointed to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Quadrant Group, the parent company of Micro Nav. Williams has been managing director of Micro Nav since 2014, and will step up to his new role after a short handover period... 2 July 2019
one-G simulation welcomed two new flight schools, The Flying School and Mike Smith Aviation, into the one-G Access Program. This program provides qualifying schools the FAA approved Foundation and Foundation 1000 Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs), based on the Cessna 172 and Cessna 172 G1000, including an integrated suite... 1 July 2019
The Korean civil authority has officially certified the entrol H19/AW109 Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 5 simulator purchased by Helikorea. This FTD has been the first entrol simulator to be installed in South Korea in the city of Daejeon. It features a cylindrical visual system, a vibration system and... 1 July 2019
Based on customer demand, Avsoft has created a CRJ-200 Package Freighter (PF) Aircraft Systems Course for pilots. This course features 25 modules with highly-detailed technical illustrations and covers all the major aircraft systems, including all the components, operations, controls, and indications involved with each system. Each module concludes with... 28 June 2019
With new scholarships being posted weekly, WAI is ready to accept applications for dozens of scholarships. Currently, there are 85 scholarships offered for flight training, scholastic study, maintenance training, and a variety of scholarships for individuals in all stages of life. Internships are also being offered. Additional scholarships will... 28 June 2019
Skyborne Airline Academy is launching Airline Simulator Assessment Preparation sessions in its Boeing 737 MAX FTD (flight training device) simulator to maximise cadets’ employment prospects. The preparation sessions will take place at Skyborne’s Gloucestershire Airport facility and give recent graduates the opportunity to optimise their preparations for the recruitment... 28 June 2019
FlightSafety International has promoted Suren Meras to executive director of operations for the company’s global network of business and commercial aviation Learning Centers. Meras’ responsibilities include pilot, maintenance, cabin safety, dispatch and instructor training as well as customer support, courseware development and simulator operations. Meras joined FlightSafety in 2007... 27 June 2019
Baltic Ground Services (BGS) Group, part of Avia Solutions Group, plans to offer virtual reality (VR) -based aircraft ground handling
training as an additional service in the market. 27 June 2019