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German National Airworthiness Agency LBA has qualified the H145 full flight simulator (FFS) at ADAC HEMS Academy in Bonn Hangelar with its latest Avionics Standard Helionix® Step 2. This includes the Synthetic Vision System (SVS) as well as the Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS). Reiser's FFS meets EASA,... 10 July 2018
Air traffic controllers in Lebanon will soon be training in a 'real world' air traffic environment using highly advanced simulation technology developed in New Zealand. Airways New Zealand has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) on behalf of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in... 10 July 2018
The world's passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus' new Global Market Forecast 2018-2037. Growth drivers include private consumption increasing 2.4 times... 10 July 2018
Fly-In-Spain has acquired the first Alsim AL250 flight simulator to be installed in Spain. The company benefited from the Alsim buyback offer, which was created by the manufacturer to allow customers to update their fleet with the latest generation of simulators. The AL250 is EASA-FNPT II (Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer)... 10 July 2018
ATR has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new ATR 72-600 full flight simulator (FFS) based at its headquarters in Toulouse, France. This new simulator is now open for reservations. Manufactured by CAE, it will enable ATR to provide its customers and operators with... 9 July 2018
Boeing and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. The non-binding agreement proposes the formation of a joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with Boeing's... 9 July 2018
BA CityFlyer are launching a First Officer recruitment campaign for pilots with 1000+ hours TT on aircraft under 10 tonnes. The 'First Officer Career Development Programme' will break down traditional barriers to commercial airline employment for pilots with rotary or non-commercial aviation experience. Partnering with KURA Aviation, the role... 5 July 2018
L3 Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) has signed a new five year contract with Padpilot to utilise its digital learning platform for the delivery of all L3 Airline Academy's cadet EASA ATPL theoretical knowledge training with immediate effect. Padpilot was selected by L3 CTS for its airline-focused provision, delivered through... 5 July 2018
FLYBYSCHOOL, the commercial brand of FLYBAI SL, a flight academy located in León, Spain, has purchased an en-4000 FNPT II MCC simulator. FLYBYSCHOOL is the launch customer of Entrol's new en-4000 simulator. It features SEP, MEP and JET configurations so flight schools can have a flexible training tool for their... 4 July 2018
Spatial, a UAE-based provider of cabin crew training simulators, is carrying out a survey to determine the next generation of cabin crew training needs. The survey is open to anyone involved in the airline cabin crew training industry and covers virtual and augmented reality training equipment and computer and... 4 July 2018
BAA Training is expanding its ab initio flight school capacity by investing over €1.2m into new learning material and equipment. The Academy recently purchased four new aircraft, two Cessna 172 and two Tecnam T2002, which are expected to join the fleet, which currently consists of two Cessna 172, two Tecnam... 4 July 2018
CPaT Global has been selected by Czech Airlines to provide tailored distance learning solutions for its pilot training needs. Czech Airlines will employ CPaT's Learning Management System (LMS) to provide CBT courses and interactive diagrams for its Airbus A330 pilots. Capt. Greg Darrow, CPaT Global's VP of Sales and... 3 July 2018
Frasca International, Inc. has received an order for a Cessna 172S flight training device (FTD) from Korea Aerospace University (KAU) Department of Aeronautical Science & Flight Operations, located in Goyang, South Korea. The Level 5 FTD will include NAVIII Garmin G1000 avionics, Frasca TruVision™ visual system with three channel... 3 July 2018
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, based KURA Aviation and Dublin, Ireland based Simtech Aviation have announced their new partnership to provide best in class training to the next generation of pilots. KURA has partnered with Simtech Aviation to provide enhanced training and airline preparation courses, transitioning pilots form single to multi-crew environments and... 3 July 2018
As part of the run-up to the Farnborough Air Show, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, held a Media Day in Lisbon, Portugal. CAT listened carefully to the President and CEO, Paulo César Silva, who was keen to emphasise that, with the Entry Into Service of the E195-E2 with the... 2 July 2018
ALSIM has sold an AL42 simulator to Diamond Airline Academy, a flight school located in Melbourne, Australia. This will be the first AL42, a replica of the Diamond DA42 aircraft, in Australia. The device will be delivered in October. Diamond Airline Academy is a new flight training centre opening... 2 July 2018
L3 Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) and Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) have signed an agreement enabling cadets enrolled on the L3 Airline Academy Integrated ATPL course to undertake foundation flight training at EAT's training facility in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The agreement will increase L3's capacity for flight training,... 2 July 2018
Applications to the 2018 BA CityFlyer First Officer Placement Programme open on 9th July 2018. Partnering with KURA Aviation, the First Officer Placement Programme is a work placement and funded training opportunity designed specifically for modular trained pilots which leads to the full time, permanent role of First Officer. 28 June 2018
Greek carrier AEGEAN is investing in the young generation of air transport professionals, and is focusing on the long-term education of its aircrew with the establishment of a new aviation training center at the Athens International Airport. With an investment of 30 million euros, "the center will multiply our... 27 June 2018
Spatial has been selected by Flywings Simulator Training Centre (FWSTC) to manufacture an A321 mid-cabin exit trainer. The simulator will incorporate a Type C door and A321NX ACF overwing exit and enable the comprehensive training of cabin crew in the safe operation of the doors in all normal and potential... 26 June 2018