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Following lengthy negotiations, L-3 Link UK and UAE-based Spatial Composite Solutions have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of full flight pilot simulator sub modules for L-3 Link's Reality Seven simulator manufacturing project. The contract award follows a recent audit by L-3 Link of Spatial's manufacturing facility at Ras...   14 January 2016
Pursuing its goal of bringing training as close as possible to the end user, Thales now has an operational rotary wing training centre based in the French Alps. Co-located with the Service Aerien Francais (SAF) at Albertville, France, this is the centre of gravity of SAF, a provider of helicopter-based...   21 September 2015
Generation Y makes up the vast majority of new entry cabin crew today. As a result of this, training departments must keep their training up-to-date and relevant and delivered in such a way as to keep the interest and attention of their students. The long days of sitting in a...   21 September 2015
Group Editor Marty Kauchak highlights several significant business, technology and safety advancements in our community through 2014 and into early 2015. The civil aviation simulation and training industry had much to be encouraged about during 2014 and into early this year. Key industry sectors reported unflagging demand for S&T products...   21 September 2015
For the first time in recent memory, more than one company is selling full flight simulators in double-digits – not just for a year but in only six months. Is there finally a ‘Godzilla’ competitor to CAE’s ‘Kong’ in the commercial airline market? Rick Adams visited Lockheed Martin’s new facility...   21 September 2015
Chuck Weirauch examines the issues that are complicating the aviation technician shortage problem, and what solutions are being found to resolve them. If one were to believe the 2014 US Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s Current and Future Availability of Aviation Engineering and Maintenance Professionals aviation workforce report (http://gao/assets/670/661239.pdf), there is...   21 September 2015
Chris Long takes an in-depth look at the training expertise of Qatar Airways. Whenever a significant new aircraft enters service, the eyes of the industry, if not of the world, are closely watching the progress of the initial few months. Many operators step back from being the first up to...   21 September 2015
Ahead of looming regulations requiring upset recovery training capability, simulator manufacturers are vying to address airline and bizjet operator demand. Rick Adams looks at UPRT and other pilot training technology developments. If I am ever a passenger in an aircraft which deviates into an “upset” attitude, I’d prefer that it...   21 September 2015
While the simulation and training sector continues its enormous contribution to the industry’s remarkable safety record, considerable M&A is evident as new technologies continue to emerge - even as the global personnel supply issues show few signs of abatement. Targeting “risk” and specific training issues is increasingly evident, as “Risk-based...   21 September 2015
Merlin Fight Simulation Group has purchased a Diamond Visionics GenesisIG for Swansea University's School of Engineering as an upgrade for its MP521 engineering flight simulator. Merlin Flight Simulation teamed with Antycip Simulation, a reseller of Diamond Visionics products across Europe, to provide worldwide geo-typical terrain with runways and approach lighting...   21 September 2015
Airways Aviation will be delivering its Multi-Pilot Foundation Jet Course (MPFJC) in collaboration with EPST in the Netherlands as part of the recently launched 'Elite Pathways Programme™'. The MPFJC has been put together to meet stringent airline criteria and the preparation required to be able to successfully complete a Jet...   21 September 2015
Guneydogu Aviation (GDH) school based in Turkey, has acquired from Alsim, a light turboprop ALX, for its recently established Segmen Flight Academy. Alsim's ALX FSTD is the perfect fit for Segmen Flight Academy as it can be used for all phases of flight training from PPL to ATPL and MCC.   21 September 2015
CPaT has been selected to provide Atlas Air, Inc. with Boeing 747-400, 747-8 and 767-300 Computer Based Training Programs. CPaT is also providing the airline with its Learning Management Systems (LMS) and CPaT Mobile App allowing the company’s pilots to train remotely from anywhere on both iPad and Android tablets.   21 September 2015
New Zealand simulator manufacturer, Pacific Simulators, commissioned one of its latest PS4.5 flight simulator training devices (FSTD) in the Brisbane headquarters of Aviation Australia. Aviation Australia will predominantly use the PS4.5 for pilots wishing to obtain their Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate as part of the new CASA Part 61 licensing...   21 September 2015
Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training continues its global growth with the sale of two B737-800W full flight simulators to Okay Airways Company Limited. “The introduction of LMCFT's simulator creates an excellent foundation for Okay Airways to meet our own training needs, further enhance the quality of our training and at...   21 September 2015
Airways Aviation and Kuwait Airways have signed a new agreement that will see Airways Aviation become a recognised training provider for Kuwaiti cadet pilots. Under the new agreement Airways Aviation will undertake initial cadet screening and assessments, with successful candidates to then commence the Airways Aviation Elite Pathways Programme (EPP).   21 September 2015
Venyo has announced a strategic partnership with Q4 Services to equip all its B737NG FTDs with SupraVue® 200° x 45° collimated visual display systems. Venyo has initially purchased three high performance collimated optical displays that will be delivered within the coming months. The first display system will be utilized for...   21 September 2015
Aer Lingus has once again chosen FTEJerez as its selected flight training school for the airline's 2016 Cadet Pilot Training Programme. The Aer Lingus Cadet Pilot Training Programme was recommenced in 2012, after a gap of 11 years. Since 2012 nearly 50 cadets have trained at FTEJerez through the Aer...   21 September 2015
Bristow Helicopters Australia (BHA) has successfully implemented and gone live with AQT Solutions' ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) that will manage the currency and training requirements for the BHA's helicopter aircrew group. ATMS will be used to manage the currency and training requirements for the BHA's helicopter maintenance, non-flying instructor,...   21 September 2015
The Regional Airline Association, an industry trade organization representing 28 North American regional airlines and 150 associate members, has announced the appointment of Faye Malarkey Black as president. Ms. Black has served as the RAA's interim president since February 2015. While serving as interim president, Ms. Black dedicated additional resources...   21 September 2015