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ATP Flight School is has enhanced its partnership with SkyWest Airlines. In an update to their current partnership with ATP, SkyWest Airlines has increased tuition reimbursement to $17,500 for pilots training with ATP Flight School. ATP provides students with airline-oriented flight training; taking students with zero experience and paving... 11 February 2020
“The WAI board of directors formed an executive search committee to conduct an extensive search for a new leader to continue our organization’s critical role in encouraging more women to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace,” Marci Veronie, board chair, said. “Allison’s substantial experience in corporate philanthropy, event management,... 11 February 2020
EURAMEC have signed an exclusive agreement with AeroCircular to upcycle Airbus A320 Cockpits and Fuselages for Premier Flight Training solutions. "AeroCircular has a stunning business model," said Bert Buyle, CEO EURAMEC. "Instead of scrapping an aircraft and thrashing state of the art technology and high-value hardware, we upcycle cockpits... 11 February 2020
FedEx Corp. has pledged $5 million, in addition to $1.5 million already given, for a total of $6.5 million in support of the aeronautics academic center at the Kent State University Airport in Stow, Ohio. The 17,800-square-foot FedEx Aeronautics Academic Center was unveiled during a grand-opening event in September... 10 February 2020
Air New Zealand’s Queenstown RNP-AR approach with an HUD-equipped A320 is a unique operation and poses many challenges, particularly at night. Chris Long examines how the airline has overcome these using technology, training and an exemplary safety culture. 7 February 2020
Amber Smith, combat helicopter pilot and author of Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan has been confirmed as a speaker for the 31st Annual Women in Aviation International Conference. Smith joins Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Barbara Barrett; Stephanie Chung,... 7 February 2020
Flight students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University now have broader opportunities for potential employment as a First Officer with United Airlines, thanks to a cooperative recruitment and development program called Aviate. Photo by United Airlines “Through the Aviate program, Embry-Riddle flight students can apply to step onto a career path... 7 February 2020
Chris Long examines the training expertise of French organisations ATR and ENAC. 7 February 2020
Proper Behavior Training at air transportation-related companies is coming in light of increased instances of harassment. Robert W. Moorman considers this area of training. 7 February 2020
Aerion. Boom. Cora. Elevate. PopUp. Spike. Vahana. These are just a few of the emerging names which could revolutionize commercial aviation across the next generation. Rick Adams offers an overview of the rapid pace of developments in supersonic, urban air transport, single pilot and pilotless aircraft. 7 February 2020
An overview of the impact of the pilot shortage, a summary of current, pending and future FAA regulations and flight standards, along with discussions about how best to address regional airline training challenges, will highlight the Regional Airline Training (RATS) track as a part of WATS 2018. Chuck Weirauch provides this report, followed by an interview with RAA president Faye Malarkey Black. 7 February 2020
Florida-based aviation training organizations are helping to meet this sector’s demands for trained personnel through technology-enabled learning and curricula innovations. Marty Kauchak finds out more. 7 February 2020
Ethiopian Airlines, the wholly government-owned national carrier, is based in the capital city of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, but its ambition and reach extend not just to a pan-African network, but also to many major inter-continental destinations. Chris Long reports. 7 February 2020
Welcome to the WATS 2018 issue of CAT Magazine. WATS is CAT`s annual flagship training event, and we always endeavour to have this issue mirror much of the content of this international celebration of aviation simulation and training. This year is no exception and I am particularly proud of... 7 February 2020
United Airlines expanded its Aviate pilot program by signing a purchase agreement to become the only major U.S. carrier to own a flight training academy. The United Aviate Academy will give the airline more visibility and direction over the recruitment, development and training of future pilots, enabling United to... 6 February 2020
United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, for its Aviate cooperative pilot recruitment and development program. Image credit: FlightSafety International “We are pleased that United Airlines has selected the FlightSafety Academy to support its Aviate program,” said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing. 6 February 2020
European flight simulation solution providers Euramec have delivered a first Diamond DA-20 flight simulator to Aeroviation Inc in Singapore. EURAMEC’s DA-20 Flight Training Device has an enclosed cockpit with a grand 240 degree horizontal. It also has a 40-degree vertical view to create a realistic flying experience. "Aeroviation is... 5 February 2020
WeatherTech is the official launch customer for StandardAero’s and Thales’ advanced 4-axis Compact Autopilot System for the Airbus Helicopters H125/AS350 platform. The Lightweight Compact Autopilot brings advanced, 4-axis capability, performance and enhanced levels of safety to the light helicopter market, while eliminating the need for a traditional dedicated flight... 4 February 2020
Farnborough Airport has opened its Flying Scholarship for 2020. Now in its 13th year, the programme engages local schools and colleges to inform and educate about aviation. Under the auspices of the Honourable Company of Air Pilots’ scholarship programme, Farnborough Airport grants one person a scholarship with the aim... 4 February 2020
Paired with advanced technology, the human-centred activity of air traffic controller training can lead to an increase in air operations safety. Mario Pierobon examines current thinking on simulated and stimulated controller training. 3 February 2020