Shaping the Future of Aviation Training: CAT’s 2025 Event Lineup

Civil Aviation Training (CAT) and Halldale Group are proud to present their signature aviation training events for 2025, bringing together industry leaders to advance knowledge exchange and innovation across pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and Ab Initio/ATO disciplines.

WATS 2025 - World Aviation Training Summit April 7-10, 2025 Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, USA www.wats-event.com

WATS 2025 – World Aviation Training Summit

• Dates: April 7–10, 2025
• Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, USA

WATS maintains its position as the largest gathering of aviation training professionals globally. The 2025 summit will deliver focused conference streams addressing pilot, cabin crew, maintenance, and Ab Initio/ATO training. Sessions will explore AI integration in simulation-based learning and Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) implementation. The Heads of Training meeting will provide senior leaders a forum to address regulatory changes and strategic priorities.

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APATS 2025 – Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium

• Dates: August 26–27, 2025
• Location: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

APATS continues to address the distinct training requirements of the Asia-Pacific region. The 2025 symposium will focus on developing sustainable pilot pipelines, integrating new training technologies, and advancing cabin crew safety training. Sessions will examine regional regulatory frameworks and market-specific challenges.

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EATS 2025 – European Airline Training Symposium

• Dates: November 4–6, 2025
• Location: Cascais Convention Centre, Cascais, Portugal

As Europe's leading aviation training event, EATS 2025 will concentrate on pilot, cabin crew, ATO, and maintenance training developments. The program includes comprehensive coverage of CBTA/EBT implementation, XR applications in crew training, and workforce development through Ab Initio programs. The Heads of Training meetings will facilitate strategic discussions on training standards and outcomes.

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Industry Leadership

Halldale Group continues to drive thought leadership in aviation training through these events and our digital platform, Halldale.com. 

Our conferences serve as collaboration hubs where professionals address critical industry developments, from sustainable aviation practices to data analytics applications in training.

Future Focus

The 2025 program will expand to include additional sessions on emerging technologies and industry developments. Our focus remains on delivering practical insights that enhance training effectiveness and prepare aviation professionals for future challenges.