Training and Workforce

Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.

Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.

Airbus Helicopters grew its share of the North American market to 61 percent in 2022, with growing demand for its twin-engine models.

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.

Precision is providing a new Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 to TruFlight.

High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.

Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.

Dubai-based Dynamic Advanced Training is using EVAS as a key tool in its simulator to prepare students for a possible cockpit smoke emergency.

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.

ST Engineering and Pensacola State College are laying plans to co-develop an aircraft maintenance technician academy in Pensacola, Florida.

While many aviation university students aim for careers with airlines, Flexjet's partnership with Embry-Riddle educates students about business aviation.

An A320 full-flight simulator from CAE is the first ever delivered to Cambodia.

Embraer is coexhibiting with Marshall University at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Confernce to highlight the OEM's support of a new AMT program.

Flight departments need to be up front about the rules for allowing their crewmembers to do contract flying.

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.

Crewmembers from flight operations that fly internationally gathered for the NBAA International Operators Conference in Austin, Texas.

No-cost JumpHub offers non-revenue benefits, such as access to empty leg flights, to Part 135 operators and flight crews.

An aviation technical training lab set to open at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport this summer will teach MRO and FBO skills.

NTSB is continuing its push for use of flight data monitoring with a 30-minute video discussing practical ways small operators can incorporate such plans.

The FAA published a standardized training curriculum for the Gulfstream V that will serve as framework for future aircraft-specific programs for Part 135.

Air ambulance operation certification will enable Arab Wings to transport patients to Jordan from any country in the region.

Bombardier is shifting the responsibilities of several of its senior executives and adding a leadership role focused on supply chain.

Andreza Alberto is v-p of people, ESG, and corporate comms for Embraer and Angie Amberg joined Gulfstream as director of global external comms.

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.

Jefferies, citing Oliver Wyman insight, believes a global pilot shortage could continue through 2032, with the shortfall hitting North America first.

The pilot shortage requires corporate flight department managers to have "hard conversations" with HR about increasing pilot compensation and benefits.

The CAE Army contract is valued at $250 million through 2032, including option years, and encompasses virtual, simulation, and aircraft training.

Las Vegas-area-based Aerocor has completed its 150th Eclipse 500 training, 50 for initial type rating and 100 for recurent training in the very light jet.