Civil Aviation
7 April 2025 Rick Adams Tanja Schmidt began her role with the International Air Transport Association in September 2024, inheriting a department which manages hundreds of training courses across dozens of airline-related categories. She sat down with Rick Adams to discuss how the role is going and what training changes are coming.
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Alaska Airlines has become the first commercial airline in the world to receive FAA certification of an enhanced full-stall model in a flight simulator, which helps pilots train to recognize and recover from a full aerodynamic stall. In advance of the 2019 deadline set by the FAA, Alaska Airline's simulator... 10 May 2016
Micro Nav Limited has completed the upgrade of the ATC simulator and the addition of a 3D display system, incorporating its BEST ATC solution and 3D image generator software packages for Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA). The project was completed on schedule and to budget. The installation, completed in April, comprises... 10 May 2016
CTC Aviation and easyJet have partnered once again and are accepting applications for the CTC WINGS Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programme in partnership with easyJet. This pilot career programme provides aspiring pilots with little or no flying experience, the opportunity to join a full-time career programme leading directly to a... 10 May 2016
Dick Verburg, founder of EPST, CEO and president of MPS, has been appointed as Knight ('Ridder') of the Order of Orange-Nassau by His Majesty the King of The Netherlands. The royal decoration was presented by mayor Bolsius of Amersfoot, Dick Verburg's city of residence. Dick Verburg receives the royal decoration... 10 May 2016
Advanced Aircrew Academy has published an update to its popular IS-BAO Training White Paper. The white paper addresses The Who, What, and When of training required for flight departments registered with the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). Figuring out what training is required according to the IS-BAO is... 9 May 2016
The Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO) has announced that the Coordinating Committee of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC), who met in Paris on 28 April 2016 for its 177th meeting, appointed Mr. Mário Németh (Director General of Civil Aviation and Water Transport, Slovakia) as new JAA TO... 5 May 2016
BAA Training has partnered with Flyco Training Solutions Group to add online training courses to its service portfolio. The addition of the remote learning facility means both self sponsored pilots and corporate training managers are able to access more than 150 training courses for pilots and cabin crew members via... 5 May 2016
Aerosim has installed an A320 virtual maintenance trainer (VMT) at the Prospects College of Advanced Technology (PROCAT). PROCAT is a college located in the UK committed to the advancement of technical skills training. The A320 VMT is a simulation-based training tool designed to reduce training costs and increase operational efficiency... 5 May 2016
Indra has won two new contracts to deploy a primary radar at Lima Airport and a 3D tower simulator at the city's air traffic controller training center for the Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial (CORPAC). The new primary radar will be mounted with a mode S secondary radar... 4 May 2016
EDM has been selected by China Southern Airlines to provide two new cabin crew training simulators. The order comprises of an A330 cabin emergency evacuation trainer (CEET) and A320 door trainer (DT). Mounted on a hydraulic motion platform, the CEET will provide a highly realistic training environment for China Southern's... 4 May 2016
Indra has won two new contracts to deploy a primary radar at Lima Airport and a 3D tower simulator at the city's air traffic controller training center for the Corporación Peruana de Aeropuertos y Aviación Comercial (CORPAC). The new primary radar will be mounted with a mode S secondary radar... 4 May 2016
FlightSafety International has announced that Bruce Whitman has received the Médaille de l'Aéronautique from France. The medal was presented by Bertrand Lortholary, Consul Général of France, in New York on April 26, 2016. This Order of Merit is a state decoration of France established by decree in 1945. The medal... 3 May 2016
Captains Christian Popp and Christof Kemény outline their “OneTeamCockpit” concept. Success of previous collaborative projects in the major airline world encouraged Captains Popp and Kemény to continue working together and led to the development of the “OneTeamCockpit” concept in a privately funded joint venture. The hallmark of the “OneTeamCockpit” is the holistic approach in the... 28 April 2016
HeliOffshore, the global association for safety in the offshore helicopter industry, has announced the appointment of Mr. Andrea Cicero to its board. Mr. Cicero, chief operating officer for Babcock Mission Critical Services Division, replaces Mr. Bill Tame, chief executive officer, International Division, Babcock International PLC. HeliOffshore Board chairman Mr. Bill... 28 April 2016
Chris Long travels to New Zealand and takes an in-depth look at the training expertise of the national airline. Recognising that its geographical distance from major training providers could make it expensive to use external training solutions, Air New Zealand has chosen to cater for its own training needs in... 28 April 2016
Micro Nav Limited has successfully completed the upgrade of the ATC simulator, incorporating its BEST ATC solution and 3D image generator software packages, for the Warsaw based Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA). Simultaneously, a hardware refresh was undertaken by PANSA themselves to upgrade the PCs across the entire network... 28 April 2016
After nearly a decade, the FAA’s rule governing aviation maintenance schools is nearly ready for prime time. Robert Moorman explains. The long-awaited update to the part 147 rule governing aviation maintenance technician schools could become final by the first quarter of 2017, which is good news for the industry, academia and prospective... 28 April 2016
Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA), the Middle East's largest helicopter operator, will this year open the region's first dedicated helicopter training centre. The new 7,250 square metre facility in Khalifa City will provide multi-product training for its ADA's own in-house requirements and thos of third party operators. The imminent opening was... 28 April 2016
Aerosim Technologies have signed a 12-year contract with Virgin Atlantic Airways to deliver a B787 ETHOS Systems Knowledge Suite, an A330 and a B747 virtual flight deck (VFD). The ETHOS Systems Knowledge Suite combines self-paced distance learning, general subjects, flight deck famliarization, Advanced FMS Skills and self-assessment and testing capabilities. 28 April 2016
As CTC Aviation moves into its next phase of international growth and diversity, following its acquisition by L-3 Communications, it has appointed former Head of Short Haul for British Airways - Robin Glover-Faure - to the position of Vice President, Airline Training. Robin will be responsible for working closely with... 28 April 2016