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For training with their Eyesi Indirect Ophthalmoscope and Eyesi Direct Ophthalmoscope simulators, VRmagic has developed a software package that trains eye specialists and students on pathologies predominant in tropical and subtropical regions. 13 October 2020
Training to restarting operations at an airline requires collaboration of pilots, cabin crew, trainers, regulators and others. CAT Europe Editor Chris Long, FRAeS, relates the story of how Emirates is meeting the challenges.
The world reeled at the speed and depth of the onset of Covid-19. As we all know, the aviation industry was one of the hardest-hit sectors, and the reaction to it also needed to be both rapid and profound.
Tim Clark, President of Emirates airline, made it clear that despite the challenges which the pandemic brought, the airline will not compromise on the safety of passengers or crew.
Emirates is in a unique situation as the largest operator of exclusively wide-body fleets, and in theory, could have taken the biggest hit. But, as Captain Martin Mahoney, Emirates SVP Flight Training says, whilst practically all the A380 fleet was initially grounded, the B777 fleet continued to operate.
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The Philippine Air Force recently commenced a training programme for its Command and Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems personnel. 12 October 2020
Mentice AB has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the New York-based medical technology company Vascular Simulations. 12 October 2020
CAT Editor-in-Chief Rick Adams, FRAeS, concludes his conversation with Kit Darby with the pair discussing whether we could go from an oversupply of pilots to undersupply. Kit also offers opinions on MPL and the US hours-based training requirement. 12 October 2020
Vytautas Ledakas is the new CEO of BAA Training China, part of a JV established last year by Avia Solutions Group PLC and Henan Civil Aviation Development and Investment Company. 12 October 2020
Etihad Aviation Training, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has launched new training programmes for pilots and, for the first time, customers will also be able to earn Etihad Guest Miles against EAT products and services. 12 October 2020
Oculus is partnering with virtual reality software developers and Modest Tree has been selected as an Oculus ISV Program member. 9 October 2020
Aryan Arji, formerly a commercial pilot with Flybe, has been named Head of Education at Cat3C Limited. 9 October 2020
A generic MCC Jet simulator at the Global Aviation Training Madrid facilities delivered by Simloc has been certified by the Spanish State Aviation Safety Agency. 9 October 2020
Rheinmetall and Airbus Defense & Space continue their cooperation in training system for the A400M transport aircraft. 9 October 2020
The Royal Thai Air Force has entered into a $162M contract with Textron Aviation Defence for 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft. 9 October 2020
