6 January 2026 Robert Moorman Pan Am, the airline-turned independent flight training center, continues to evolve and expand its capabilities near three Miami-area airports. Robert Moorman investigates.
The buzz surrounding virtual reality (VR) was palpable at this year's World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2024. Alicia Staples and Thor Pauli Andersen explain why VR is finally taking off. 13 May 2024
Rick Adams chaired the pilot training stream at WATS 2024, witnessing a shift towards the science of learning in aviation training, with a focus on data analysis, AI, and VR applications. 7 May 2024
Embraer is considering developing a new aircraft to directly compete with Boeing's 737 MAX and Airbus's A320 aircraft families, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. 7 May 2024
With more than 1,000 estimated eVTOL designs around the world, industry experts at WATS 2024 highlighted the magnitude of positions needed to be filled to permit community aircraft to enter commercial service, and training strategies for these prospective professionals. 3 May 2024
As WATS 2024 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for making this event truly exceptional. From our esteemed speakers and exhibitors to our dedicated delegates and the broader aviation training community, your active engagement has been invaluable. 3 May 2024
Marty Kauchak explores technology advancements in simulator space, featuring insights from AXIS Flight Simulation's Christian Theuermann on AX-D Flex and future developments during WATS 2024. 2 May 2024
Sim-U-Tech is acquiring an Airbus A320 Level D Full Flight Simulator from Avion. The signing ceremony took place this week at WATS in Orlando. 2 May 2024
Dan Thorpe, HelpMeSee's Chief of Marketing and Development, joined us at WATS to talk about our charitable partnership and how the aviation training community can help their efforts around the world. 2 May 2024
HAVELSAN will continue to expand the scope and breadth of its commercial training system portfolio throughout 2024, according to Emre Bilge, the company’s Business Development Director. 2 May 2024
The WATS 2024 maintenance session on VR/AI showed the commercial aviation maintenance community has indeed radically changed course. Marty Kauchak reports. 2 May 2024
Marty Kauchak's coverage of WATS 2024 Maintenance Session 5 reveals leaders advancing training programs beyond legacy methods, addressing challenges in curriculum, enrollment, and training value assessment. 1 May 2024
Marty Kauchak's report highlights FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker's WATS 2024 keynote, emphasizing aviation challenges like safety, workforce shortages, and international cooperation. 1 May 2024
The Royal Aeronautical Society has published a breakthrough President’s Briefing paper on shaping the future of aviation safety with electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. 1 May 2024
The WiAT community came together in person for the first time at WATS 2024 on Wednesday during an early morning breakfast session titled: "Meet the 1%". 1 May 2024