First ATO in Europe to Implement Area 100 KSA

March 2, 2021

BAA Training is one of the first aviation training centers in Europe to start Ab Initio pilot training with integrated Area 100 Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes.

Saab Takes Lead On Remotely-Piloted Aircraft System

February 22, 2021

The European Detect and Avoid System consortium, with Saab as leading partner, have been selected to develop a Detect and Avoid capability within the European Defence Industrial Development Programme.

EASA Extends Comment Period for FSTD Update to 21 April

February 18, 2021

The consultation period of NPA 2020-15, EASA’s 'Update of the flight simulation training device requirements' has been extended until 21 April 2021.

Avsoft Releases 787-8 Online Course

February 15, 2021

Avsoft has created a Boeing 787-8 aircraft systems online pilot course, which is already in use for airline pilot recurrent training.

14 February Deadline Looms for EU Alcohol-Peer-Psych Compliance

February 4, 2021

Allyson Kukel and Rick Adams

EU Commission Regulation 2018/1042, which includes new requirements for alcohol testing, peer support programs, psychological assessments, and prevention of reckless behavior, must be implemented by 14 February.

Summer Looking Good to easyJet

January 26, 2021

Rick Adams

Airline market watchers have been predicting that tourism and low-cost carriers will be the initial drivers for the return surge in passenger traffic, and easyJet’s holiday bookings seem to bear that out.

An AMT View from Europe

January 25, 2021

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman continues his exploration of the dramatic changes taking place in AMT training methodologies and regulations by talking to Lufthansa Technical Training.

CAAi Takes on FSTD Framework Contract

January 19, 2021

CAA International was awarded a framework contract to deliver flight simulator training device evaluations and training services to the Civil Aviation Directorate of Transport Malta.

EASA Issues FSTD NPA 2020-15

December 21, 2020

Rick Adams

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency on 16 December released Notice of Proposed Amendment 2020-15, “Update of the flight simulation training device requirements.” Comments due 31 March 2021.

SwanFly ATO Selects Avsoft Aircraft Systems Courses

December 15, 2020

SwanFly, an Approved Training Organisation providing training to professional pilots and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, has awarded Avsoft International a contract for online pilot training.

Airline Heads of Training Debate ‘Hot’ Topics

In collaboration with EASA, Halldale Group recently hosted a Heads of Training (HoT) interactive online workshop with about 40 leaders from airlines, aviation training organisations, and academia. EATS Chair Capt. Jacques Drappier provides a summary of the workshop’s highlights.

WATS 2021 – New Dates Announced

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS), the world’s largest gathering of aviation training professionals, will take place on June 15-16, 2021.

New Part 147 Training Era, Finally

The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores The basic requirements to become a licensed aircraft maintenance technician (AMT) haven’t changed much over the years. Until now. Robert W. Moorman explores dramatic changes in AMT training methodologies and regulations.