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Axis Simulation is building a full flight simulator (FFS) for an undisclosed customer in Southeast Asia following receipt of an order some months ago. The value of the order is €10 million and includes re-hosted avionic systems. The simulator will be equipped with the latest Moog motion system and...   7 July 2017
Langkawi, Malaysia-based flight training school HM Aerospace has acquired a third AL42 simulator from Alsim. Alsim developed the AL42 as an exact copy of the Diamond DA42, incorporating technology such as Performance-based Navigation (PBN) and a High Definition Visual System (HDVS). HM Aerospace was the first approved training organisation...   7 July 2017
According to a study in the July 2017 edition of the Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research (JAAER), specialised competency-based cabin service training for airline flight attendants seems to improve passenger experience (PaxEx). The article in JAAER, which is published by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was created by Latoya Gibbs,...   6 July 2017
Merlin Flight Simulation Group has delivered an additional channel for the University of Dayton (UD), Ohio’s MP521 Engineering Flight Simulator’s Genesis Visual System. The additional channel, displayed at the Instructor Station, provides the option to view the exterior of a generic aircraft so that students may appreciate the dynamics...   6 July 2017
The Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) has applauded efforts by Congressional legislators moving to expand training options for pilots to improve safety and address the crisis facing small- and medium-sized communities and airlines resulting from the growing pilot shortage. The move comes as part of the Federal Aviation...   6 July 2017
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has re-certified the Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) – the associated training body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) – as a Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE). To reach RTCE status, JAA TO had to undergo assessments by the...   4 July 2017
entrol has sold a new H11 / H135 FNPT II MCC simulator to Coptering, with the Sabadell Airport-based company becoming the first flight school in Spain to own this type of simulator. The simulator will be equipped with dual GTN 750, allowing Coptering to offer training in LPV &...   4 July 2017
As business leaders and companies around the world face attacks on their computer systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has developed a program targeting cybersecurity challenges aimed specifically at the aviation and aerospace industry. Embry-Riddle will offer a customisable Aviation Cybersecurity Certificate program tailored to industry employees covering aircraft systems and...   4 July 2017
On 1st July 2017, Aviation Academy Austria deployed Skysoft’s SimUnity365 training centre management software to simplify operations and give its customers the best possible training experience. Skysoft first introduced its SimUnity solution since 1997. In 2016, the company began offering its SimUnity365 software-on-demand service – powered by powered by...   4 July 2017
Bangkok Aviation Center (BAC) has signed two separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) regarding new training programs. The first, between BAC, Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep (UTK) and Thai AirAsia is for an Aircraft Mechanic program. The MOU was signed on 3rd July 2017 at Intercontinental Hotel Bangkok by UKT’s...   4 July 2017
Resource Group’s Aviation and Aerospace Resourcing business – including Contractair Ltd – and its Aviation Technical Training business have been acquired by Resource International Group Investments AG after a successful management buyout (MBO). The MBO team was led by Stephan Hickman, who has 19 years of experience running various...   4 July 2017
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published an Opinion proposing amendments to the training requirements for initial pilot licensing to prevent loss of control in flight (LOC-I) situations. The Opinion proposes to integrate upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) requirements and provisions into the EU pilot training regulatory...   4 July 2017
A major national carrier has awarded Spatial with the contract for an Airbus A320/A321 cabin emergency evacuation trainer (CEET), which will become one of the first cabin trainers to feature Airbus’ redesigned semi-automatic OWE. The device, which will be built at Spatial’s facility in the UAE and shipped to...   3 July 2017
From 3rd July 2017, the DFS Academy in Germany will train six tower controllers for the British market, who will become the first to directly receive their air traffic controller licence from the UK supervisory authority following training undertaken in a foreign country. DFS is conducting the training of...   29 June 2017
EDM has produced an infographic about the cabin crew sector using information from leading industry sources, which estimate that between 2016 and 2035, the aviation industry will see the need for 814,000 new cabin crew. The company visulaises Boeing's prediction that the biggest demand in the Asia Pacific region,...   29 June 2017
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has extended its partnership with Quintiq, a Dassault Systèmes brand, to optimise its flight simulator capacity. KLM’s has eight Amsterdam-based simulators dedicated to the ground training of pilots and other crew, which can accommodate approximately 15,000 training sessions each year. To minimise idle time,...   29 June 2017
Virtual Aviation (VA) has purchased a new B737-800 fixed based simulator from Multi Pilot Simulations (MPS), which is due to be installed at VA’s Cambridge Airport, UK-based Flight Training Centre in November this year. The agreement between the two companies also includes an option for VA to buy a...   29 June 2017
Spanish airline Iberia and the Education, Youth and Sport Bureau of the Madrid Regional Government are developing a two-year vocational training degree specialising in the maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines. The Advanced Vocational Training degree in Aeromechanical Maintenance will be taught at two Vocational Training Secondary Schools in...   29 June 2017
Ohio, US-based regional airline CommutAir has signed an agreement with MINT Software Systems regarding the implementation of its full MINT TRMS Premium Edition. CommutAir, which flies on within the regional network of United Airlines, will use MINT’s TRMS to manage its flight crew qualifications and all related ground and...   29 June 2017
Flyco Group has signed a long-term agreement with Trade Air, a passenger and cargo charter airline headquartered in Zagreb and based at Zagreb Airport in Croatia. The agreement will see Trade Air’s training department gain full access to Flyco's courses for pilots, cabin crew, technicians, dispatchers, handling and ground...   29 June 2017