Our global summit, WATS brings together global aviation training professionals including airlines, regulators, training providers and training industry.
5 May 2026 7 May 2026 Orlando, Florida United States Our global summit, WATS brings together global aviation training professionals including airlines, regulators, training providers and training industry.
31 August 2026 2 September 2026 Bangkok Thailand The region’s most influential aviation training event, bringing together the full training community from across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
20 January 2026 Auckland International Pilot Academy acquires Diamond DA42-VI multi-engine trainer from Australia. Aircraft features Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, expected operational end January supporting growing international student base.
14 January 2026 Private equity firm MML Keystone acquires Helsinki-based Coptersafety, Europe's largest independent helicopter simulator training provider. Acquisition funds expansion plans including additional simulators and new international locations.
20 January 2026 U.S. Navy demonstrates VIBRaNT portable VR bridge training system aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. UK-developed technology enables at-sea bridge team training, reducing shore simulator dependency.
17 December 2025 Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Vodafone Ireland have received €4.6 million in EU funding to develop advanced digital technologies for new apprenticeship programmes in engineering and construction.
17 December 2025 West Midlands Police has introduced virtual reality (VR) headsets into its initial training program, giving new recruits the chance to experience real-world scenarios from the perspective of victims.