Training and Workforce

The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) this morning announced the launch of IADA U, its new education program.

Baldwin Safety & Compliance has introduced several new initiatives to its slate of safety management programs.

SmartSky Networks, VIH Aerospace, Iris Automation, APP Jet Center, Greenpoint Technologies, and Carver Aero all have new CEOs.

The agreement to purchase TRU Simulation + Training's operations in Montreal, France, and Malaysia marks CAE's second acquisition in two weeks.

One of the mainstays of business aviation is enabling personal, face-to-face handshake connections, but Covid-19 changed that and the industry adapted.

The training arena saw some interesting developments during the past year, especially in light of Covid restrictions.

Rotorcraft students complete FAA and EASA training on parallel tracks under the program offered by Hillsboro Aero Academy in partnership with RotorSky.

FlightSafety International is now offering factory-authorized training for the HondaJet HA-420 in Europe at its Farnborough learning center.

Brazil’s air force is upgrading some of its Embraer Tucano trainer fleet so that they are more suited to training pilots for modern aircraft.

CAE's latest pilot forecast sees a need for 45,000 new business aviation pilots and a total need for 260,000 new professional pilots over the next decade.

The first FAA level-6 flight training device for the new Pilatus PC-12 NGX is now available for pilot training at Simcom’s facility in Scottsdale.

Scott International Procedures has released the Scott Plot ePlotting Chart app to help pilots flying overseas trips.

The new Fireside Partners program offers a "tactical roadmap" to recovery, the company said.

FlightSafety Textron Aviation Training is now offering Beechcraft King Air 360 flight and maintenance training.

The new virtual reality training for the Rolls-Royce BR725 turbofan gives students a highly realistic view inside the engine.

CAE has laid claim as the first Canadian aerospace company to become carbon neutral.

Remote learning with live instructors buoys FlightSafety in the age of Covid.

NATA, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safety Institute (TSI) has launched a new Air Transport Safety Manager program.

Boeing rejects SPEEA claims that it replaced line assist instructor pilots with contract pilots.

Developed to provide career and training resources during the pandemic, the company's online platform already has attracted more than 10,000 visitors.

While the Covid crisis has mitigated the pilot shortage for the time being, a shortage is still looming in the longer term.

Universal Avionics has expanded its training offerings with the launch of UA Academy, an online learning center with on-demand courses.

With the pending end of Adobe's Flash Player, NATA has announced the schedule for the retirement of its legacy Safety 1st Progam.

The event will be held virtually on October 21.

Funding for the FAA's AMT grant program lasts through 2023.

FlightSafety International has been awarded a contract to support of the U.S. Navy’s advanced helicopter training system.

Virtual Safety Week will feature NBAA's popular safety programs traditionally held in tandem with the association's annual convention.

After several incidents where business aircraft had their fuel systems contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid, a new field test kit is now available.

Bremen, Germany-based Atlas Air Service is now offering type rating training courses for the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.

CAE's business jet maintenance training includes several different aircraft platforms from Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream.