Mask Order Remains in Effect; A4A Challenges Officials

April 14, 2022

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the mask mandate through 3 May 2022 for passengers onboard flights, Airlines for America is urging officials to lift it.

Southwest Resumes Multi-Million Pilot Training Center Expansion

February 23, 2022

After halting construction due to the pandemic, Southwest Airlines is back to work on its $13 million expansion of the Leadership Education and Aircrew Development center.

airBaltic Hires 559 Staff

January 11, 2022

In line with the gradual recovery of the aviation market, Latvian airline airBaltic hired a total of 559 employees in 2021.

United Triples Pilot Pay to Avoid More Covid Flight Cancellations

January 6, 2022

Due to the mass spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, United Airlines is paying its pilots extra until the end of January to pick up flights due to the staff shortage.

As an approved supplier to Airbus, TRU provides world-class flight simulation devices (including the above A320 FFS) to Airbus' customers, training centers and affiliates worldwide.

WATCH-Redesigning Training Methods After Covid

EATS 2021

January 4, 2022

Marco van Sterkenburg, Founder of Drillster, spoke at EATS 2021 about the importance of rethinking what we do in terms of training pilots, cabin crew and maintenance staff.

Community Recovery Pays Off... Now For 2022

December 21, 2021

Andy Smith

Halldale President and CEO Andy Smith picks the positives on another year the simulation training community will be happy to forget and looks forward to 2022 and some growth for the industry.

Rescind COVID Travel Bans, IATA Tell Governments

December 8, 2021

IATA has demanded that governments follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Embry-Riddle Post-Pandemic Proficiency Study Sites Landing Ability Most Compromised

Embry-Riddle Proficiency Study Sites Landing Ability Most Compromised

November 16, 2021

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s new research shows the Covid-19 pandemic had an alarming impact on pilot proficiency, specifically on a pilot’s skill at landing.

airBaltic Reaches 100% Covid-19 Vaccination

November 16, 2021

Latvian airline airBaltic’s entire active staff, including company’s flying personnel, has been vaccinated against Covid-19.

Singapore Airshow Continues with February 2022 Dates

November 15, 2021

The biennial Singapore Airshow is going ahead with its scheduled dates for 2022 from 15-18 February at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. Organizers predict the event will be industry-only, without public days.

eVTOL is Almost Here: What About Pilot Training?

CAT Magazine is devoting increasing coverage of the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. Rick Adams, FRAeS, CAT Editor-in-Chief; explains why in this overview of the rapidly expanding sector.

People Keep Coming Back to WATS

Whether it is the quality of speakers, the latest technology on display in the exhibition hall or the opportunity to network, people keep coming back to the World Aviation Training Summit. If you didn't make it to the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort this year, have a read over the testimonials from the WATS class of 2022 and make sure we see you in 2023!