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The APC believes its ecosystem has proven to be an attractive proposition for airlines, leading to strategic partnerships designed to address the global pilot shortage. 15 January 2024
British tennis player Emma Raducanu, who became the first qualifier to win the U.S. Open, offers a brilliant case study for aviation training leaders looking to get the most from the tech savy, next generation. 15 January 2024
The focus of Exercise Odyssey Encore will center on individual and collective tasks at the small-unit-level that directly contribute to the readiness of the US Marines to conduct its mission essential tasks. 11 January 2024
In this training exercise, US Marines and Sailors are executing multiple training missions ranging from raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, and foreign humanitarian and disaster relief operations. 11 January 2024
Of particular relevance in the aftermath of the Flight 516 accident, JAL has stated its intent to maintain its current rescue training strategy and programs as configured for aspiring cabin attendants. Group Editor Marty Kauchak investigates. 11 January 2024
The UK has been providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots as a contribution to the international Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine. 5 January 2024
This January 2 at 1747 local (Japan Standard Time) a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900, operating as Flight 516, collided with a Japan Coast Guard De Havilland Canada Dash 8 and caught fire while landing on Runway 34R at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. The runway collision resulted in the deaths of five of the six crew members onboard the Japan Coast Guard Dash. All 367 passengers and 12 crew members on-board the JAL aircraft evacuated. 3 January 2024
TXT acquires new smart solution based on artificial intelligence for evidence-based-training to uncover insights into each flight maneuver's performance. 16 November 2023
Flag carrier airline of Turkey enters exclusive partnership with Evidence-based Training experts to deliver training to over 500 pilot instructors. 10 November 2023
“Cascais wants to be at the forefront of aviation training,” stated Miguel Pinto Luz, Deputy Mayor of Cascais, Portugal. And this week, the municipality west of Lisbon certainly is the centre of the training universe as about a thousand experts from throughout Europe and the world gather for the 21st European Airline Training Symposium. 9 November 2023
For me, the Heads of Training (HoT) meetings which precede the European Aviation Training Symposium (EATS) are an annual sanity check. The HoT meetings – one for pilots, one for cabin crew – feature ‘Chatham House’ rules, which basically means ‘What happens in Cascais, stays in Cascais.’ 8 November 2023
With the new system, the airline’s training department will be able to monitor and manage the its overall training quality and identify knowledge gaps. 3 November 2023
This paper reviews the history of these traditions, the primary reason why the US has, to date, preferred to maintain the proficiency tradition embodied in AQP, and more detailed guidance regarding the use of competencies within the AQP framework. 31 October 2023
Back in 2013, ICAO introduced the concept of EBT as a game-changer in pilot training. But where are we a decade on? Michael Varney, CEO of Salient, is regarded as a global specialist in EBT and will be on hand to answer that question and many more during his EATS 2023 presentation. 30 October 2023
Captain Cameron Ruckley, the Training Manager Operational Standards at easyJet Airlines, will take to the stage at EATS 2023, to discuss the intricacies of using data effectively to demonstrably enhance recurrent pilot training and, in turn, flight safety. 24 October 2023
At the NBAA-BACE 2023 event, Aviation Performance Solutions has made a collaboration with aviation safety auditors. Together, they will champion comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training programs to combat Loss of Control In-flight. 12 October 2023
Copa is respected in Latin America and globally as an early adopter of training that further improves flight safety. As a champion of EBT it has played a leading role in helping the regulator to adopt EBT as an integral part of a compliant training regime. 6 October 2023
Flyco believes this data-driven and technology-enhanced approach to pilot training not only enhances safety, but also improves the overall proficiency and competency of airline crews for a safer and more efficient aviation industry. 27 September 2023
Join the 2023 UPRT Safety Summit for Professional Pilots Worldwide, addressing the critical issue of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I). Hosted by Aviation Performance Solutions (APS), this summit offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts and enhance your understanding of LOC-I prevention strategies. 25 September 2023
The APATS (Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium) 2023 Head of Training Report is now available, offering readers an insight into the topical discussions which took place in Singapore this August. Obtain your copy here. 18 September 2023