Registration Open for WATS 2025: Rethinking Airline Training

Registration is now open for the World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2025, the world’s largest aviation training event, taking place this April in Orlando, Florida. 

With the theme "Rethinking Airline Training", this year’s event promises to deliver fresh insights, innovative solutions, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with aviation professionals from around the globe.

WATS is designed by and for the aviation training community, bringing together airline academies, universities, international airlines, regulators, and industry suppliers. 

This year’s event will feature dedicated conference streams for pilot training, cabin crew training, maintenance training, and ab initio flight schools, alongside specialized workshops and the sector’s biggest trade show. 

Whether you’re seeking the latest technology, strategies to address recruitment challenges, or methods to enhance operational safety and efficiency, WATS 2025 has you covered.

Exciting Updates for 2025

This year’s event introduces several exciting changes:

• New Maintenance Conference Chair: We’re delighted to welcome Buck Gaines, Manager, Tech Ops Training at Alaska Airlines and Chair of the A4A Maintenance Training Network, as our new Maintenance Conference Chair. Buck brings a wealth of experience and fresh perspectives to the WATS stage.
• A Fresh New Look: WATS 2025 debuts a redesigned logo, reflecting the event’s evolution and commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly changing aviation training industry.
• Enhanced Networking Opportunities: Based on feedback from delegates, we’re increasing networking time in 2025. You spoke, we listened—ensuring you have more opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships.

And that’s not all! Over the coming weeks, we’ll unveil additional features and enhancements designed to make WATS 2025 the most engaging and valuable event yet.

Why Attend WATS 2025?

WATS 2025 offers a unique platform for aviation training professionals to:

• Address Industry Challenges: Discover practical solutions to today’s training issues, from personnel recruitment to regulatory changes and emerging technologies.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Learn from industry experts about the future of aviation training, including advanced simulation tools and innovative training techniques.
• Expand Your Network: Meet key decision-makers from over 50 countries, including representatives from more than 70 air operators.
• Maximize ROI: In just three days, achieve the equivalent of months of business development at a fraction of the cost.

Join over 1,000 attendees as we explore the future of aviation training in a professional, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to Orlando!