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Frasca International, Inc. has received an order for a second CJ1+ Level 5 Flight Training Device (FTD) from CAE Oxford Aviation Academy in Mesa, Arizona, which focuses on ab initio flight training. The first CJ1+ FTD was delivered to CAE Oxford Aviation Academy by Frasca in 2013. When the...   28 August 2017
The DiSTI Corporation and Peak Pacific have announced a strategic partnership to provide Software as a Service (SaaS) virtual 3D training solutions for the commercial airline industry. Kishor Mistry, Peak Pacific Group’s CEO, stated, “Peak Pacific has developed a leading-edge SaaS platform for Competency/Evidence-Based Training (C/EBT) that we call...   28 August 2017
AirAsia and CAE have concluded a sale and purchase agreement concerning the Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (AACE), which is currently a 50:50 joint venture between the two companies. The US$100 million transaction (including earn-out) will give CAE full control over AACE's three training centres – located in Sepang,...   25 August 2017
CAE has launched a Madrid-based Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) pilot training programme in partnership with European low-cost carrier Volotea. Under the terms of the agreement, CAE will select, assess and train up to 50 new professional pilots for the airline over the next five years. This autumn, the...   25 August 2017
Flame Aviation has successfully completed the installation of a V9000 Commander Cabin Fire + Smoke Trainer for Philippine Airlines (PAL) at its Ninoy Aquino International Airport hub in Manila. Installation was completed in less than two days since the fire trainer is designed to be a ‘plug & play’...   25 August 2017
Tony Bermingham, Managing Director of EDM (front row, second from left) and Mick Bonney, Sales Director of EDM (back row, third from left) at the contract signing ceremony with KLM on 24 August 2017. EDM has been selected by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to manufacture Boeing 777 and 737...   25 August 2017
Fiumicino, Italy-based Blue Panorama Airlines has entered into a long-term training service agreement with Flyco Group. As part of the agreement, Blue Panorama’s training department will gain full access to Flyco’s Advanced Learning Management System (A-LMS) including a bespoke courseware library fully customised to the carrier’s requirements. The library...   25 August 2017
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has ordered a V9000 Commander Cabin Fire + Smoke Trainer from Netherlands-based Flame Aviation, which will be installed at the carrier’s training center near Singapore Changi Airport. The V9000 is the flag-ship model of the range and is equipped with an adjacent observation area to provide...   23 August 2017
Peak Pacific Limited has signed a partnership agreement with Avion Training LLC to jointly develop and deliver e-Learning modules related to Human Trafficking Awareness Training as well as offer blended training workshops and services. According to the United Nations and the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking,...   23 August 2017
Axis Flight Training Systems (Axis) and its customer Aviation Academy Austria (AAA) have chosen the new Bosch-Rexroth Level D-qualified eMotion-14000-6DOF-1560-MK1 14t motion platform for the new full flight simulator that Axis has delivered to AAA. Axis was the first flight simulator manufacturer to place an order for the system,...   23 August 2017
Guam-based Phenix Jet has chosen Pelesys’ Training Management and Deployment System (TMDS) and Special Operations Courses for its corporate jet operation. The global business aviation company will utilise Pelesys’ comprehensive library of Special Operations titles, which are annually maintained to comply with ICAO, EASA, FAA, and other regulatory authorities.   23 August 2017
Kris Wadenpfuhl has become the new Director of Curriculum Development for CPaT Global. In this role, he will coordinate CPaT’s courseware and product development efforts and manage the company’s growing team of subject matter experts. During 2017, CPaT greatly expanded its team of subject matter experts to include over...   23 August 2017
Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS) is to deliver an MPS A320 FTD Fixed Base Simulator to South African aviation and travel company Comair Limited at the Comair Training Centre (CTC) in Johannesburg (pictured). This will be the second FTD Multi Pilot Simulations has delivered to the company, after Comair received...   23 August 2017
Avsoft International has entered a contract with TAE Aviation Academy to provide a range of aircraft systems courses to be used in their Type Rating courses. TAE Aviation Academy is an Approved Training Organization (EL ATO 121) in Athens, Greece, founded by professional pilots, approved by Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, following...   22 August 2017
Trans States Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Compass Airlines have received FAA authorisation to use Comply365’s Qual365 solution to track crew training. The Comply365 solution tracks each crew members’ traditional and Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) training, evaluations, certifications and other qualifications needed to fly. In addition, administrators can easily add...   17 August 2017
UK-based line maintenance and training provider Storm Aviation has recently introduced a new course for the A320 NEO (LEAP-1A) Part-147 Differences (covering both practical and theoretical elements) to its portfolio. On successful completion of the course, students will be issued UK Part-147 certification from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).   17 August 2017
FlightSafety International has launched a new Integrated Growth and Achievement Preparation program for students entering the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida. “Our new Integrated Growth and Achievement Preparation Program is designed to be taken by FlightSafety Academy students just prior to the start of their formal pilot training,”...   15 August 2017
Waves, which is due to launch its technology-led, on demand air taxi service between the Channel Islands this month, has said it will introduce its own training academy early next year to offer islanders the opportunity to become commercial pilots. Matt Bisson, Chief Operating Officer at WAVES, explained, "As...   15 August 2017
Titan Airways and Virtual Aviation (VA) have come together to launch a bonded Cadet First Officer recruitment programme to provide opportunities for low-hours cadet pilots. The programme is open to pilots who hold a CPL ME/IR, including those who have not yet completed an MCC+JOC. Candidates who pass the...   15 August 2017
FlightSafety International has promoted Tom Montgomery (right) and Mark Gris (left) to Assistant Manager at it's Savannah, Georgia Learning Center and Toronto, Ontario Learning Center respectively. Montgomery joined FlightSafety at the Savannah Center as an instructor for Gulfstream GIV aircraft. Since then he has held a number of positions...   15 August 2017