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Avsoft has announced a new HTML5-based courseware player for its aircraft systems and general subject courseware. HTML5 has become the new standard for eLearning, and has several advantages over its predecessor, Adobe Flash. One big advantage is mobile compatibility, HTML5 works on all mobile devices, whereas Flash is not... 30 April 2018
CAE has signed an exclusive long-term contract with Virgin Atlantic Airways regarding pilot training for Airbus A330 and A350 aircraft. Under the terms of the 10-year agreement, the carrier's pilots will receive Airbus A330 and A350 training at CAE's training centre in London Gatwick, which is equipped with new... 27 April 2018
by Marty Kauchak Session 5 – Focus on Current Air Carrier Training Issues Industry veteran Scott Nutter of Delta Air Lines, passed on valuable lessons learned to delegates assembled during the first presentation, regarding his office’s experience meeting aircrew training expectations and requirements for a rapidly evolving Delta fleet. It’s an... 26 April 2018
by Marty Kauchak Session 1 – Opening Remarks and Keynote Addresses John S. Duncan, the director of Flight Standard Service at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), echoed a persistent theme at this and recent WATS gatherings – that while many safety trends are improving or holding constant, “We’re using technology... 26 April 2018
CAE and Wizz Air have expanded their training relationship through the provision of two new Airbus A320 FFS and the signature of an exclusive 10-year training centre operations services agreement to support the airline's growth in Europe. The two CAE 7000XR Series full flight simulators (FFS) equipped with CAE Tropos™... 26 April 2018
Waypoint Leasing (Ireland) Limited has recently completed a lease transaction for one H135 helicopter to ADAC Luftfahrt Technik GmbH (ALT) in Germany to be used for pilot training. The lease transaction marks Waypoint's seventh H135 delivery, as well as its first transaction with ALT. Simon Dahm, Waypoint's vice president of... 26 April 2018
The Management Board of the European Aviation Safety Agency has re-elected by a unanimous vote, Patrick Ky as the Agency's Executive Director for a second term of five years. Patrick Ky declared: "It is an honour and privilege to have been entrusted with the inspiring role of leading EASA for... 26 April 2018
Airlines could save an added $711 billion in operating expenses through proper maintenance training for the period 2017-2036, according to estimates by Management & Excellence (M&E), the financial consultancy specializing in human capital ROI in aviation. The conservative estimate is based on Boeing's projection that 648,000 new commercial airline technicians... 26 April 2018
American Airlines (AA) has set up a Cadet Academy which will allow successful candidates to become First Officers at one of its three wholly owned regional carriers before eventually flying larger aircraft with AA. Once selected, cadets will train for 18 months at their choice of AA’s three partner... 26 April 2018
The first cohort of pilots to take part in the JetBlue Gateway Select competency-based training programme have completed their primary classroom, technical and flight training and will now work towards receiving their Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate by earning their FAA-mandated 1,500 hours of flying time as flight instructors. 24 April 2018
By the end of 2018, Wizz Air will open a new crew training centre near Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to support plans to triple its aircraft fleet over the next decade. The 3,800 square metre facility will feature two Airbus A320 full flight simulators from CAE equipped with... 24 April 2018
As Chief Information Officer (CIO), newly promoted Joe Warakomski will be responsible for all aspects of FlightSafety International's Information Technology programmes, leading a team of professionals providing new solutions that respond quickly to the changing needs of the company’s customers. Joe joined FlightSafety in 2005 as Business Systems Security... 24 April 2018
Pictured: Seventeen Aviation Maintenance Technology programme graduates with President of Cape Cod Community College, John Cox (far left) A second group of students has completed the Aviation Maintenance Technology programme at Cape Cod Community College (CCCC). 17 graduates qualified for FAA Certification testing. One had already passed full FAA... 23 April 2018
Jet2.com has teamed up with Virtual Aviation (VA) to host an open day exclusively for trainee pilots interested in the airline's Pilot Apprentice Scheme. The open day will take place on 12 May at the VA Flight Training Centre at Cambridge Airport. The day will give attendees the opportunity... 23 April 2018
Due to its UK-based headquarters, Flyco Training Solutions says it has already been exposed to the most strict privacy and security regulations in the industry, which placed the company well in terms of becoming fully compliant with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will take effect on... 23 April 2018
Pictured (left to right): Scott Firsing, Americas Sales & Business Development, ALSIM; Dana Palmblad, VP Sales and Marketing, APS; Paul BJ Ransbury, President and CEO, APS; and Mike Tonkin, After Sales & Business Development Director, ALSIM 24-year-old flight simulator manufacturer Alsim launched its newest and largest flight training device... 20 April 2018
Sweden-based OSM Aviation Academy (OSMAA) announced during the 2018 World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) that it is to deliver training and placement services for the Europilot programme run by European Pilot Selection and Training (EPST). Each year, the partnership will see OSMAA provide professional airline pilot training to ‘frozen’... 20 April 2018
FlightSafety International is significantly upgrading the flight deck of a Bombardier Dash 8 300 simulator located at the FlightSafety Learning Center in Toronto, Canada. The modifications to the simulator are expected to be completed before the end of 2018. As part of the upgrade, FlightSafety will replace the original... 20 April 2018
CAE announced today at the 2018 World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) the qualification of its first CAE 7000XR Series Airbus A320 full-flight simulator (FFS) to FAA Part 60 Change 2 requirements, covering Extended Envelope and Adverse Weather Training. This follows an industry collaboration held earlier this year at CAE... 17 April 2018
CAE is expanding its pilot training capacity in the Americas through the development of three new full-flight simulators (FFSs) – one Airbus A320 FFS for CAE Montreal, one A320 FFS for CAE Mexico, and one Bombardier Q400 FFS for CAE Vancouver - the company announced at the 2018 World... 17 April 2018