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Medifan, a training company for medical professionals, is joining MedAire, the largest global provider of integrated medical and security risk management services for the aviation industry. The new relationship will extend the suite of products and services available to Medifan clients, and provide MedAire, an International SOS company, an enhanced... 10 February 2016
Merlin Flight Simulation Group have just installed a major visual system upgrade to the MP521 engineering flight simulator at The College of Engineering, Swansea University. Swansea are the first UK university to purchase the Genesis RTX Diamond Visionics graphics for use on their simulator, which will greatly enhance their teaching... 9 February 2016
Rubin Siddique is to be the new CEO of Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH (LTT). On 1 April, he will take over the reins from Andreas Kaden, who is retiring after leading the company for four years. As Chief Commercial Officer, Rubin Siddique has been a member of the Executive Board... 9 February 2016
Gama Aviation has signed a partnership agreement with CAE. The agreement will address the new interpretation of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-FCL requirements regarding base training. Gama Aviation has established its own Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) which meets the CAA requirement that as "the... 9 February 2016
Rubin Siddique is to be the new CEO of Lufthansa Technical Training GmbH (LTT). On 1 April, he will take over the reins from Andreas Kaden, who is retiring after leading the company for four years. As Chief Commercial Officer, Rubin Siddique has been a member of the Executive Board... 9 February 2016
To celebrate the launch of the Wings Alliance Airline Ready Course (MCC/JOC), six aspiring pilots will be offered the opportunity to attend a free one-day selection course on Thursday 25th February at Wings Alliance member Bristol Groundschool's headquarters in Clevedon, North Somerset, UK. Two of these candidates will then be... 9 February 2016
Quadrant has announced the completion of a major relocation programme for British Airways. Quadrant baseline tested, relocated and re-commissioned full flight simulators, fixed base simulators and cabin trainers being transferred from the BA Flight Training Centre at Cranebank to the new BA Global Learning Academy at Heathrow Airport. A total... 9 February 2016
Aerosim Flight Academy earned the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence that recognizes employers that “promote and foster initial and recurrent training” and honors organizations that employ safe, proficient mechanics or technicians. “Aerosim Flight Academy prides itself in safety and excellence in aviation training and believes skill and... 5 February 2016
Training Orchestra significantly expanded its global client base and total number of users in 2015. The growth was primarily enabled by market demand for advanced features based on training industry best practices. The capabilities of the Training Administration Software will be demonstrated at a conference in London, February 3-4 at... 4 February 2016
Aviation eLearning has announced a new client, Jettime, who has chosen Flight Time Limitations (FTL) e-course and Fatigue Management Training (FMT) e-course to train their crew. The FTL and FMT e-courses were developed with the objective to meet the new EASA requirements that will come into effect on 18 February... 2 February 2016
On behalf of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), CAA International (CAAi) is set to open a brand new EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence (AML) electronic examination centre in Piarco, near Port of Spain. The new e-Exam centre will open on April 7th 2016 and will provide candidates in... 2 February 2016
Flyco Training Solutions Group has signed a long-term service agreement with the biggest business aviation company in Azerbajan, Silk Way Business Aviation. Flyco TS will be providing pilot and cabin crew member training along with FlyCo TS Learning Management System and Courseware. All courses provided as part of this agreeent... 2 February 2016
CAE has announced a series of contracts, including the sale of nine full flight simulators to airlines globally, as well as commercial and business aviation training programs with more than 10 operators. These agreements, valued at more than C$350 million, cover a broad range of CAE's training equipment and programs,... 1 February 2016
Sichuan Feiyun Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company in Guanghan, China. Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company, Ltd, has taken delivery of a new Frasca C172R Level 5 flight training device (FTD). Sichuan Feiyun Chuangtian General Aviation (GA) Company Ltd. conducts pilot training programs using Cessna C172R aircraft and is expanding its... 1 February 2016
Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package. The agreements were signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani's official visit to France with French President François Hollande. Iran Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for... 1 February 2016
Thales has officially opened its Norway Training Centre, unveiling the first of several planned helicopter training programes. Having received both EASA FSTD Operator (Flight Simulation Training Devices Operator), and Level D qualification for its Reality H full flight simulator, the Norway Training Centre begins training for the H225 helicopter this... 29 January 2016
Avsoft International has signed an eLearning contract with Air Iceland to provide an aircraft systems pilot course for the Bombardier Q400. As part of the contract, Air Iceland will use Avsoft's state-of-the-art Learning Management System (LMS). Avsoft's LMS enables an organization to deliver courses based on due dates, qualification, or... 29 January 2016
The Industrial Group of Moog delivered Aerospace Test Controller systems for the Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation's Structural Test Lab in Savannah, Georgia, to run static and fatigue tests on the G500 and G600 business aircraft. The control systems include software and controller hardware for applying and analyzing wear and tear on... 29 January 2016
EDM has shipped a second Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) to Ethiopian Airlines. Manufactured at EDM's UK headquarters in Manchester, the CEET has a dual B787/B777 configuration allowing Ethiopian Airlines' cabin crew to train on both aircraft types. Consisting of business and economy class seats, the interior also has a... 29 January 2016
Adria Flight Career Center (AFCC), based at Ljubljana International Airport in Slovenia, has successfully completed all the requirements for the ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Associate Membership. AFCC therefore becomes the newest member of a worldwide collaborative network that develops and exchanges high-quality standardized aviation training materials fr the benefit of all... 29 January 2016