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19 May 2026 Paul Preidecker In this new series, Halldale's Paul Preidecker takes readers inside North American pilot training organizations navigating shortages, technology, and change.
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Halldale CEO Andy Smith outlines the future of the Heads of Training Summit, its global influence, and plans to engage regulators and training leaders in shaping aviation’s next chapter. 20 January 2026
CPaT Global has signed a new training partnership with United Nigeria Airlines, providing pilot and cabin crew distance learning solutions to support the carrier’s domestic operations in Nigeria. 20 January 2026
EPA Training Center has opened a refurbished Embraer E190 cabin crew trainer in Brazil, expanding emergency, service excellence and specialist law enforcement training across Latin America. 20 January 2026
Auckland International Pilot Academy acquires Diamond DA42-VI multi-engine trainer from Australia. Aircraft features Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, expected operational end January supporting growing international student base. 20 January 2026
Danish pilot academy Center Air adds Simnest Boeing 737 FNPT II MCC simulator to its training fleet. 15 January 2026
Private equity firm MML Keystone acquires Helsinki-based Coptersafety, Europe's largest independent helicopter simulator training provider. Acquisition funds expansion plans including additional simulators and new international locations. 14 January 2026
Saudia Technic enrolled 40 students at Spartan College's Tulsa campus for FAA aviation maintenance certification. Partnership addresses MRO workforce needs supporting Saudi Arabia's aviation expansion under Vision 2030. 14 January 2026
MAB Academy launches a new simulator building in Sepang with six full-flight simulators, advanced safety training facilities, and Malaysia’s first wave survival pool, boosting aviation training and regional capability. 13 January 2026
FitsAir gains CAASL approval as an Approved Training Organisation, enabling in-house Airbus A320 pilot training with CAASL-approved simulators, supporting Sri Lanka’s aviation growth and reducing dependence on foreign training centres. 13 January 2026
Training organisations have one month to comment before EASA finalises its AI Trustworthiness Framework. 12 January 2026
WATS 2026 registration opens for May 5-7 Orlando event. Aviation training leaders address CBTA implementation, AI integration, regulatory alignment across four conferences: pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, ab initio training. 12 January 2026
French aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has secured its first firm US order, with Florida-based Cirrus Aviation Services purchasing 10 two-seat trainers. 8 January 2026
CPaT Global has been awarded a contract with Slovak carrier AirExplore to provide Boeing 737NG Aircraft Systems courseware and access to its General Subjects library and CPaT Invent platform. 8 January 2026
Flyco has completed its annual Dangerous Goods training update incorporating latest IATA amendments, with content deploying after December 15 to meet January 2026 compliance requirements and CBTA framework standards. 8 January 2026
A new report from the latest WIAT workshop reveals why aviation’s trainer shortage persists - download the latest report to learn more. 7 January 2026
Mid-East Academy for Aviation Sciences has added an ALSIM AL250 simulator to expand pilot training capacity. 7 January 2026
Joby Aviation accepts its first CAE-built flight simulator to support upcoming air taxi pilot training. 6 January 2026
Simaero has selected Hinfact's digital platform to support its global transition to CBTA across five training centres. 6 January 2026
Pan Am, the airline-turned independent flight training center, continues to evolve and expand its capabilities near three Miami-area airports. Robert Moorman investigates. 6 January 2026
A meeting at EATS 2025 led Wings for Warriors and Atlantic Airways to collaborate on a cutting-edge training academy in the Faroe Islands, advancing pilot training standards and industry partnerships. 5 January 2026
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