7 April 2025 Rick Adams Tanja Schmidt began her role with the International Air Transport Association in September 2024, inheriting a department which manages hundreds of training courses across dozens of airline-related categories. She sat down with Rick Adams to discuss how the role is going and what training changes are coming.
IATA's 2024 Annual Safety Report revealed another year of strong overall safety performance, but it took a step back from the exceptional performance seen in 2023, underscoring the ongoing need for rigorous training programmes and safety protocols across the aviation sector. 27 February 2025
German electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in four months, casting fresh doubt over the commercial viability of electric aviation just as a new industry report highlights the potential for battery-powered aircraft to cut short-haul flight emissions by up to 70%. 26 February 2025
A new dedicated forum for cabin crew training leaders will debut at the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025, creating a fresh opportunity for discussion and action in this crucial sector of aviation training. 21 February 2025
Rick Adams, FRAeS, explores Lufthansa Aviation Training’s vast reach, from airline cadets to astronauts and cutting-edge simulator advancements. 19 February 2025
Robert W. Moorman explores the rising cost of pilot training, financial aid challenges, and evolving solutions shaping the path to an airline career. 19 February 2025
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus opened a $16 million flight training center, enhancing simulation-based education with advanced technology. 19 February 2025