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15 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.
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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
Jaime Escobar, Head of Aviation Training at ALTA, provided Marty Kauchak with a summary of progress being made within this leadership forum to further expand safety, training and the community’s workforce development in the region. 10 April 2025
Marty Kauchak explored rising pilot training costs and called for deeper airline partnerships at WATS 2025’s Ab Initio session. 9 April 2025
A long but rewarding WATS Day 1 also included my walkabout of the exhibition conference floor – and allowed me to gain some important one-on-one contacts with diverse segments of the commercial aviation community. 9 April 2025
Marty Kauchak interviews Acron Aviation's Robin Glover-Faure at WATS 2025 on the company’s innovation-driven rebrand and future goals. 9 April 2025
The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025 begins today, bringing together industry leaders to explore how technology, innovation, and leadership development are shaping the future of pilot training. 8 April 2025
Don’t let the timeline fool you. While it was the day prior to the start of WATS 2025, the author was able to dodge carts and set-up crews to file this report on two community developments. 8 April 2025
The Fiji Airways Aviation Academy will give away a Fiji trip for two at WATS 2025 next week in Orlando. 1 April 2025
With WATS 2025 rapidly approaching, Halldale Group Editor Marty Kauchak sat down with key figures shaping the event's agenda:Conference Chair Jacques Drappier, Ab Initio Conference Moderator Paul Preidecker, and Halldale’s own Diana Gomes da Silva to discuss the show. 27 March 2025
Registration is open for WATS 2025 Learn/Share Benchmarking Workshops, focusing on instructor development and data-driven training. 4 March 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
As the countdown to the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025 continues, we are excited to introduce Buck Gaines, our new Maintenance Conference Chair. 23 January 2025
The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025 is set to be the biggest gathering yet for the global aviation training community. 20 November 2024