Training and Workforce

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Training and Workforce

Redbird Demos Mixed-reality Flight Simulator

At EAA AirVenture, Redbird Flight is demonstrating a fully immersive desktop-based mixed-reality flight simulator.
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Training and Workforce

EAA Opens New Education Center

The new EAA Education Center will focus on pilot proficiency and youth programs.
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Training and Workforce

Wheels Up, Delta Partner on Pilot Pathway Program

More than a dozen Propel graduates have earned their Delta Air Lines wings since the program's inception in 2018.
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Training and Workforce

Textron Donates $1M To AOPA's High School Curriculum

More than 12,000 high school students in 44 states participate in the You Can Fly initiative and aviation STEM curriculum.
Environment

Aerospace Needs Top Talent To Achieve Green Future

McKinsey analysts say skills and supply chain headaches are holding back aerospace, but there are major opportunities from the quest for sustainability.
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Training and Workforce

I Hart Flying Expands Grants for Women Flyers

The I Hart Flying Foundation is unveiling expanded flight scholarships for women at EAA AirVenture.
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Aircraft

Moroccan Air Force Orders Airbus H135s

Moroccan Forces Royales Air has placed an order for a fleet of H135 helicopters for military primary training.
Aircraft

UK Charity Group Shows Grob for Charity Flights

UK’s Aerobility charity group's Grob motorglider has undergone an upgrade to give the disabled the opportunity to fly.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Develops AAM Mixed-reality Trainer

CAE added Vertical Aerospace to its AAM partnerships and unveiled plans for its 700MXR mixed-reality trainer for that market segment.
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Training and Workforce

L3Harris Signs to Produce Flight Simulators in China

The goal of the deal is for L3Harris to produce flight simulators for the commercial aviation market in China.
Aircraft

L3Harris, Air Astra, Announce Pilot Training Plan

L3Harris will train pilots at new Bangladesh airline Air Astra through 2026 under an agreement announced at the Farnborough Airshow.
Airlines

NATA To Honor Bill Bohlke for Distinguished Service

The NATA Award for Distinguished Service will be presented to Captain William “Bill” Bohlke in recognition of his outstanding service to the industry.
Training and Workforce

U.S. Air Force Chooses Collins for Next-Gen Training System

The TCTS II training system allows large numbers of aircraft—with varying levels of security clearance—to exercise together in virtual environments.
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Airlines

Hiring Spree Reverses Covid Pain for Pilots

Some U.S. Majors have employed bus companies to replace flights on shorter routes.
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Environment

L3Harris Expands Training Capacity To Solve Pilot Shortage

L3Harris is investing in new training facilities and technologies and is calling on airlines to fund a strategic response to the critical pilot shortage.
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Avionics

CMC Lands Korean Trainer Cockpit Upgrade

South Korea is upgrading its KAI KA-1 jet trainers with a new avionics suite that increases capability and provides room for growth.
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Aircraft

Draken and Aero Vodochody Team for RAF Aggressor Service

Draken Europe, formerly Cobham Aviation Services, will shortly begin flying Aero L-159Es on aggressor duties for the RAF.
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Training and Workforce

ACS Looks at Workforce, Opens New UK Office

Air Charter Service believes its new Gatwick office gives it access to a larger pool of "aviation talent."
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Training and Workforce

AINsight: Stopped in My Tracks!

Discrimination unfortunately still remains a barrier for female pilots in the business aviation industry.
Safety

RedTail Academy Grad Receives Internship at Baldwin

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has initiated an internship program and welcomed its first participant from the first RedTail Academy graduating class.
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Aircraft

TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023

The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies
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Accidents

Blog: Aircraft Float Posture and Ditching Considerations

Simply hoping an aircraft ditching will not happen to you is no way to prepare for a successful outcome.
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Training and Workforce

NATA Launches Career Center for Aviation Industry

NATA has launched the NATA Career Center, a “comprehensive resource for [aviation] industry recruitment and career development.”
Regulations and Government

Australia To Adopt Multi-Engine Helo Class Rating

Australia’s CASA is taking steps to address the lack of specific aircraft class ratings for single-pilot, less complex, multi-engine helicopters.
Training and Workforce

AINsight: Marathon or Sprint?

While it's an employee's market, pilots should consult their own personal values before pushing employers beyond realistic thresholds.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety, Honda Aircraft Extend Training Agreement

The extension means the training agreement between Honda Aircraft and Flight Safety International will last through 2047.
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Aircraft

Cirrus Delivers First Aircraft to United's Flight School

Cirrus Aircraft will deliver a total of 25 SR-Series Trac20 piston singles to United Aviate Academy.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Pauses Ops for Safety Summit

This is the sixth consecutive year that Jet Linx has held its company-wide safety summit.
Rotorcraft

Helicopter Training Network Launches in Europe

European helicopter schools join forces to offer more diverse, specialized training.
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Charter & Fractional

Charting a Course for Charter Flight Coordinators

The Academy College Learning Institute in Bloomington, Minnesota, has launched a two-week, 40-hour charter flight coordinator course.