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FL Technics expands its EASA Part-145 approval

FL Technics has extended its EASA Part-145 approval with Airbus A320neo family type (LEAP-1A & PW 1100G) for Line maintenance services. Part of Avia Solutions Group, FL Technics has added it to its main line station in Vilnius, Lithuania. Dubai, Vienna, Tbilisi, Riga and Kiev airports will also get... 12 September 2019

Luís Miguel Ribeiro appointed to JAA TO Foundation board

Luís Miguel Ribeiro has become the third member of the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) Foundation Board. Ribeiro, who is also chairman of the Board of ANAC Portugal, said he was "honoured" after being elected by members last month. "For years, ANAC’s qualified staff have received the... 12 September 2019

Varjo Accelerates Global Expansion with US Headquarters

Varjo announced the opening of its US headquarters in the Washington D.C. area. The company, which is celebrating three years of business this month, has seen unprecedented momentum to date in the industrial virtual reality space, having brought to market the human-eye resolution headset (Varjo VR-1); launched a reseller program... 12 September 2019

Varjo VR-1 Integrates with UNIGINE

Real-time 3D engine UNIGINE has announced support for the Varjo VR-1 in its 2.9 release. UNIGINE is a global company focused on real-time 3D technologies, delivering industrial solutions for simulation, visualization, scientific research, virtual reality systems and more. Current industry use cases for UNIGINE include safer training for transport; readiness... 12 September 2019

Varjo VR-1 Integrates with UNIGINE

Construction sector in New Zealand looks to VR for training

In a bid to boost training and employment opportunities, the construction sector in New Zealand is using VR technology. The Ministry of Social Development has partnered with Joy Business Academy (JBA) to develop the Skills for Industry Virtual Reality Training and Employment Tool. Its aim is to improve job opportunities... 12 September 2019

EDA to set up Multinational Helicopter Training Centre

The European Defence Agency will open a Multinational Helicopter Training Centre (MHTC) in Sintra, Portugal by the end of 2022. The EDA and 18 of its member states will now develop the technical arrangement (TA) for the MHTC. The concept development phase concluded in January and has gained ministerial... 12 September 2019

IAGO and Avion Scale Up London Training and Partnership Credentials

Sponsored Content London-based IAGO Flight Training has long been a provider of quality commercial pilot training solutions. Over 20 years ago the IAGO founders spotted a gap in the market for a niche provider offering differentiated flight deck instruction and course capabilities. Head of Airbus Training, Chris Kingswood comments,... 11 September 2019

VirtaMed and Smith+Nephew Partner for Simulation Training

VirtaMed has collaborated with Smith+Nephew to provide surgical simulation training as part of its Training & Education portfolio for advanced surgical devices. Smith+Nephew’s original surgical instruments will be adapted and incorporated into new simulation modules for knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy, including advanced surgical techniques such as rotator cuff... 11 September 2019

infoWERK Signs Several New Contracts

infoWERK has entered into several new contracts for training. Becker Aviation Trans S.R.L from Romania awarded infoWERK a contract for its PPL (Helicopter) training. The company will use infoWERK’s Learning Management System – iLMS – to deliver PPL(H) courses for its international students at its flight school location at... 11 September 2019

Wayman Aviation Academy Earns ACCET Accreditation

Wayman Aviation Academy has earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), certifying that Wayman Aviation Academy is following the best practices of the U.S. Department of Education. The Academy has operated for over 32 years and is the largest professional flight school in South... 11 September 2019

Resource Group Trains 700 Aviation Maintenance Apprentices

By December 2019, Resource Group will have trained in excess of 700 aviation maintenance apprentices – significantly contributing to government targets of achieving 3 million apprenticeships by 2020 and addressing the well-documented critical skills shortage in the aviation sector. On 17 September 2019, Resource Group will host its annual... 11 September 2019