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.
easyJet has unveiled its Generation easyJet Pilot Training programme, designed to fast-track aspiring pilots from novice to qualified co-pilot in just two years. 15 May 2024
Marty Kauchak explores how the Simulation and Training industry is witnessing an expansion in Flight Simulation Training Devices' capabilities, driven by regulatory changes and technological advancements. 14 May 2024
Leading Edge Aviation is celebrating the graduation of its latest students and recognizes outstanding achievement at its 2024 ceremony beneath Concorde at Aerospace Bristol. 14 May 2024
The airBaltic Technical Academy will offer training facilities in Riga and Liepaja, featuring practical experience primarily with the Airbus A220-300 aircraft. 14 May 2024
The buzz surrounding virtual reality (VR) was palpable at this year's World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) 2024. Alicia Staples and Thor Pauli Andersen explain why VR is finally taking off. 13 May 2024
Rick Adams chaired the pilot training stream at WATS 2024, witnessing a shift towards the science of learning in aviation training, with a focus on data analysis, AI, and VR applications. 7 May 2024
Embraer is considering developing a new aircraft to directly compete with Boeing's 737 MAX and Airbus's A320 aircraft families, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. 7 May 2024
With more than 1,000 estimated eVTOL designs around the world, industry experts at WATS 2024 highlighted the magnitude of positions needed to be filled to permit community aircraft to enter commercial service, and training strategies for these prospective professionals. 3 May 2024
As WATS 2024 comes to a close, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for making this event truly exceptional. From our esteemed speakers and exhibitors to our dedicated delegates and the broader aviation training community, your active engagement has been invaluable. 3 May 2024
Marty Kauchak explores technology advancements in simulator space, featuring insights from AXIS Flight Simulation's Christian Theuermann on AX-D Flex and future developments during WATS 2024. 2 May 2024
Sim-U-Tech is acquiring an Airbus A320 Level D Full Flight Simulator from Avion. The signing ceremony took place this week at WATS in Orlando. 2 May 2024