NTSB’s Sumwalt Laments FAA PRD Inaction

February 16, 2021

Twelve years after the Colgan 3407 tragedy, the US Federal Aviation Administration has yet to implement a pilot records database.

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.

CAE Grabs Aircraft Pilot Training Contract for US Security

February 15, 2021

CAE USA has been awarded a contract to provide United States Customs and Border Protection with Aircraft Pilot Training Services.

Former Assistant Director of Training Receives Master Pilot Award

February 8, 2021

Metro Aviation Standardization and Compliance Manager Glen Girard recently received the award for his contribution to the aviation industry.

Pinnacle Supports Boeing on Grey Wolf Program

January 18, 2021

Pinnacle Solutions was awarded a subcontract by Boeing for sustainment and maintenance of MH-139A Grey Wolf, with a three-year period of performance.

Stimulus for US Airlines Coupled with FAA Certification Reform

Allegations of “Coaching” During Boeing MAX Recertification

December 21, 2020

Rick Adams

In a good news / bad news cycle for US aviation, lawmakers proposed $15 billion in assistance to airlines to return more than 32,000 furloughed workers through 31 March, 2021.

“Dr. Bill” Johnson Announces Departure from FAA Executive Scientist Post

December 3, 2020

William Johnson (Dr. Bill) is leaving the FAA Chief Human Factors Scientist position, effective January 1, 2021.

Trideum Supports Lone Star and FAA with Virtual Tabletop

December 2, 2020

Trideum is customizing its digital Virtual Tabletop for the Lone Star Unmanned Aerial Systems Center of Excellence & Innovation at Texas A&M University under a professional services contract.

Not So Fast: EASA Rejects FAA Approval of MAX

November 24, 2020

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency will not automatically adopt the US Federal Aviation Administration’s conditional approval for re-certifying the controversial Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Drilling into the Details

Global ATS-V - Day 2 Report

November 12, 2020

Rick Adams

If Day One was the appetizer of the Global Airline Training & Simulation – Virtual conference, Day Two was meat and potatoes.

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Watch our expert panel of Capt. Tanja Harter, European Cockpit Association, Capt. Martin Mahoney, Emirates, Capt. Carl Haslem, Resilient Pilot and Capt. Helen Heenan, KURA Human Factors discuss the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on pilot skills. Webinar hosted by Capt Jacques Drappier.