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10 July 2025 Patrick Johnston The Asia-Pacific aviation market alone needs 244,000 new pilots, 249,000 technicians, and 323,000 cabin crew over the next two decades. Can traditional training methods really deliver at this scale?
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The Asia-Pacific aviation market alone needs 244,000 new pilots, 249,000 technicians, and 323,000 cabin crew over the next two decades. Can traditional training methods really deliver at this scale? 10 July 2025
We are delighted that Captain Mohamad Khairul, the Head of Training at MAB Academy, will be among the speakers at APATS 2025 in Singapore. 7 July 2025
The latest May 2025 traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show the skies are bustling with continued growth in international passenger demand, fuelled by leisure and business travel across the region. 26 June 2025
With 30 years of military training experience and oversight of programs training 3,000 students annually, Aviation Australia CEO Glenn Ryan demonstrates how competency-based training can fast-track qualified maintenance engineers. 24 June 2025
GPS signal loss events have skyrocketed 220% between 2021 and 2024, according to IATA data released Wednesday (June 18) as part of a new comprehensive plan to combat escalating GPS jamming and spoofing threats. 19 June 2025
AI is revolutionizing flight training and safety by enhancing pilot preparation, decision-making, and efficiency, according to experts at WATS 2025. 16 June 2025
The story of two aspiring pilots struggling through their A320 type rating despite strong technical abilities reveals a fundamental truth about aviation training: competence without confidence often leads to failure. 16 June 2025
We've launched a new interactive workshop for APATS 2025 designed to provide training leaders with practical tools and real-world strategies for implementing Artificial Intelligence in aviation training programmes. 12 June 2025
Halldale brought together the maintenance stream moderators from its three flagship events to discuss the critical conversations that spanned the Orlando conference and will continue to evolve at the upcoming APATS and EATS shows. 9 June 2025
FAA introduced Part 141 and ACODA reforms to modernize flight training and certification with industry input. 5 June 2025
Halldale Group has opened the official Call for Papers for the 23rd European Aviation Training Summit (EATS 2025), set to convene industry and airline experts in a collaborative effort to advance safety and best practices in pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance technician training. 3 June 2025
As APATS approaches, Asia-Pacific airlines are driving the global aviation recovery, posting the strongest international passenger demand growth at 14.4% in April 2025, according to new IATA data. 2 June 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President, Asia-Pacific, effective 1 June 2025. 2 June 2025
Halldale is rightfully placing the often overlooked world of aircraft maintenance training centre stage at APATS 2025, with a dedicated Maintenance Training Conference designed to address the most pressing challenges facing the aviation technical workforce. 13 May 2025
The Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS) is getting a significant enhancement for 2025 with the addition of a dedicated ATO/Ab Initio Training Conference. 6 May 2025
Wings for Warriors unveiled a new collaboration with Leading Edge Aviation, a forward-thinking and innovative ATO based at Oxford Airport. 28 April 2025
WATS 2025 has now drawn to a close, and what an incredible week it has been here in Orlando. From the vibrant atmosphere and engaging discussions to the exciting announcements and collaborative spirit, this year's event truly had it all. 15 April 2025
WATS 2025 delivered bold new voices, disruptive technologies, and urgent calls for training industry reform. 14 April 2025
At the WATS Women in Aviation Training (WiAT) session, Captain Erika Armstrong delivered a powerful and deeply insightful presentation: “Training Beyond the Mistake.” 10 April 2025
The Cabin Crew Day 2 Session 7 (Evolving Technology) provided a glimpse of the community’s increased attention to using learning technologies. 10 April 2025