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19 November 2024
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ABX Air is planning to update and certify its Boeing 767-200 full flight simulator to provide Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) enabled using the StallBox solution developed by Bihrle Applied Research Inc. This new capability will allow pilots to more accurately train to recognise and recover from a... 20 October 2017
Norway-based Pilot Flight Academy (PFA) has ordered two new DA42 NG simulators from Diamond Aircraft in Austria to meet the growing demand for new airline pilots. PFA’s CEO, Frode Granlund, commented, “These simulators are a part of our long-term strategy and expansion plan. We have invested highly in people... 20 October 2017
On 19 October 2017, Halldale Media's Chris Long witnessed the first Airbus A330neo take off at Blagnac in Toulouse, France for its maiden flight. The aircraft, MSN1795, is an A330-900 powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofan engines and the first of three certification flight-test aircraft to fly. 20 October 2017
FlightSafety International has promoted Scott Goodwin to the position of Vice President, Simulation. In his new role, Scott will have overall responsibility for the design, manufacture and support of FlightSafety’s full flight simulators and other advanced technology training devices. Scott joined FlightSafety in 2014 as Deputy Director, Special Projects,... 19 October 2017
Canada-based Viking Air Limited has signed an agreement welcoming Ansett Aviation Training of Melbourne, Australia as the second Factory Endorsed Training Centre (FETC) for Viking CL-415 aerial firefighting aircraft. The FETC agreement will create a strategic partnership between Viking and Ansett Aviation Training that benefits CL-415 operators by ensuring... 19 October 2017
Brian Scott-Thomas provides an in-depth summary of APATS 2017, which saw 572 attendees across 47 airlines and 40 different countries. The Asia-Pacific aviation market is experiencing a major boom, and the global trend is also on an upward trajectory. Henceforth, collaboration between all the stakeholders in the industry is... 18 October 2017
EDM has purchased four new CNC machines over the past 12 months to help meet the demands of its rapidly growing order book. The introduction of the four new CNC machines – a Mazak VTC-800, Mazak VTC-760, Mazak VCN-530C and Mazak Variaxis i-500 – amount to an investment £1m... 18 October 2017
Kansas State University’s Polytechnic Campus is launching a professional development programme focused on the understanding and application of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and processes used in aircraft type and production certification. The first intake will begin their studies in January 2018 with an introductory course that provides an... 18 October 2017
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially opened a regional office in Singapore to strengthen its partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Singapore is the fourth EASA regional office after Washington, US; Montreal, Canada; and Beijing, China. The office will be composed of two permanent... 18 October 2017
Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) has upgraded a Boeing 737 FTD-1 simulator at Ryanair’s training centre in Stansted to FTD-2 which has now been certified by the UK CAA. Ryanair’s Head of Training, Captain Andy O’Shea, commented, “We are pleased with the successful qualification of our first MPS FTD-2. MPS... 18 October 2017
Transport Canada has awarded CAE’s Boeing 737MAX 7000XR Series full-flight simulator (FFS) and CAE 500XR Series flight training device (FTD) with an interim Level C qualification. The FFS and FTD are the world's first airline-operated simulators for the 737MAX aircraft and are currently located at Air Canada's training centre... 16 October 2017
RST Rostock System-Technik GmbH has been selected to provide China Eastern Airlines with an Airbus A350 2L/3L door trainer. The training device will be installed at China Eastern Airlines’ Training Centre in Shanghai and is scheduled to be ready-for-training in early 2018. This marks RST Rostock System-Technik’s second contract... 16 October 2017
The H-206 simulator developed by Precision Flight Controls (PFC) and Ryan Aerospace Australia has received certification as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) from the FAA. The simulator is reconfigurable between the Bell 206 and Bell 407 and can also be used as a generic rotary wing training aircraft. 16 October 2017
Lantana, Florida-based Palm Beach Helicopters has completed installation of a new TH22SM Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) manufactured by ELITE Simulation Solutions (ELITE). The TH22SM is a single-seat, single control trainer based on the Robinson R22 helicopter. The ELITE TH22 is available in four configurations and all models are... 16 October 2017
In a new partnership agreement, AeroStar will now offer charter services on a fleet of twin-engine Learjet31A aircraft through AirBrock Charter Company at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport. The aforementioned jets can carry up to eight passengers and two crew members, reach speeds of Mach 0.81 and have a range... 13 October 2017
FlightSafety International has expanded its eLearning programme with three new online courses: Performance Based Navigation, Human Factors-Crew Resource Management and Single Pilot Resource Management. The Human Factors-Crew Resource Management recurrent training can be taken online or at a FlightSafety Learning Center. Course modules include General Concepts, Fatigue Management, Decision... 12 October 2017
Embraer is to establish a new training centre for pilots, maintenance technicians and cabin crew at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport during the first half of 2018. The Johannesburg location was chosen to address the underdevelopment of the aerospace industry in the region. The centre will complement the OEM's... 12 October 2017
Aspiring pilots in Italy could win €40,000 towards their training once Airways Aviation announces a new scholarship programme at Pilot Careers Live in Rome. Online applications are open until 31 January 2018. If candidates confirm they have had an EASA medical, they could be invited to Airways Aviation’s UK... 11 October 2017
CAE has renewed a long-term contract to provide exclusive pilot training programmes for Flexjet and Flight Options for an additional six years. Training will continue to be conducted at CAE's US training centres in Dallas, Texas and Morristown, New Jersey. The training programmes will cover multiple business aircraft platforms,... 11 October 2017
Flyco Group has released a Route Competence course list covering various areas around the globe. The full package covers NAT MNPS (North Atlantic High Level Airspace), North America, Central & South America Procedures, Polar Operation, Russian Procedures, Africa & Middle East Procedures, China Procedures and Oceanic Procedures (which covers... 11 October 2017