Training and Workforce

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

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Test Flights in New Aircraft is All In a Day’s Work For AIN Editor-in-chief

Aircraft

April 8, 2021

West Star Expanding Aircraft Mx Second Shifts

West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 31, 2021

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.

Training and Workforce

March 29, 2021

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.

Accidents

March 26, 2021

Videos

Study Predicts Pilot Shortage Will Return by 2022

While the pandemic alleviated the pilot shortage, it could reemerge within nine months and grow worse over the decade, according to an Oliver Wyman study.

Training and Workforce

March 23, 2021

FlightSafety Adds First 8X Sim for North America

FlightSafety's Dassault Falcon 8X simulator will be based at its Teterboro learning center.

Training and Workforce

March 22, 2021

A Higher Standard: Bizav Seeks More Advanced Training Programs

Better ways of training business aviation pilots are becoming more available.

Safety

March 1, 2021

Virtual NBAA Flight Ops Conference Deemed a Success

NBAA said its three-day virtual Flight Operations Conference that concluded on Thursday “broke new ground."

Training and Workforce

March 1, 2021

Legacy Flight Training Adds Piper M600/SLS Simulator

Piper Aircraft M600 factory training provider Legacy Flight Training has added a Frasca M600/SLS simulator at its Vero Beach, Florida learning center.

Training and Workforce

February 19, 2021

Embry-Riddle Seeks To Stand Out from the Crowd in Singapore

An expanding student body at Embry-Riddle Asia portends good prospects in a rapidly growing region.

Airports

February 13, 2021

AINsight: Covid and Influenza Updates for Pilots

There are some encouraging signs that both the number of cases and the burden of serious disease and deaths due to Covid is finally beginning to decline.

Training and Workforce

February 12, 2021

FSANA Reschedules March Flight Training Conference

The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has rescheduled its upcoming annual International Flight School Conference to this summer.

Training and Workforce

February 12, 2021

Part 147 AMT School Rule Sees Significant Changes

The Helicopter Association International webinar highlighted major updates to the Part 147 rule first "developed to teach technicians to maintain a DC-6."

Maintenance and Modifications

February 10, 2021

AINsight: Restoring Civility in the Workplace

As a nation, we’ve become extremely divided—and it’s negatively affecting our workforce culture.

Training and Workforce

January 29, 2021

Draken Europe Starts Operations

Having bought Cobham Aviation Services in September, Draken has formally rebranded its UK-based activity.

Aircraft

January 29, 2021

Vertical Flight Society Moves Annual Show Online

The Vertical Flight Society saw its membership rise during 2020 and has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army to support skills training.

Rotorcraft

January 26, 2021

CAE Seeks To Enhance Evidence-based Training Offerings

CAE has tapped The LOSA Collaborative to perform line operations safety audits of CAE customer-operators to enhance the former’s evidence-based training.

Safety

January 20, 2021

FAA Opens Mx, Pilot Workforce Development Grant Program

The FAA has opened an application process through March 22 for organizations seeking pilot or maintenance technician workforce development grants.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 20, 2021

Greece Selects Elbit for Training System

The 20-year deal also includes the supply of 10 Leonardo M-346 advanced trainers.

Aircraft

January 8, 2021

Israir A320 Pilots To Train at Etihad Facility in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Aviation Training and leisure carrier Israir have signed a contract to train Israeli pilots in the UAE.

Airlines

January 7, 2021

Training and Workforce

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

Latest

Test Flights in New Aircraft is All In a Day’s Work For AIN Editor-in-chief

Test Flights in New Aircraft is All In a Day’s Work For AIN Editor-in-chief

West Star Expanding Aircraft Mx Second Shifts

West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.

U.S. Air Force Graduates First Class of XPW Pilots

As part of its efforts to streamline the training system, the USAF is now training some multi-engine pilots using the T-1 Jayhawk entirely.

AINsight: Runway Excursions and Crosswind Takeoffs

A crosswind takeoff is a difficult maneuver that requires a lot of “rudder and stick” skills.

Videos

More Articles

Study Predicts Pilot Shortage Will Return by 2022

While the pandemic alleviated the pilot shortage, it could reemerge within nine months and grow worse over the decade, according to an Oliver Wyman study.

FlightSafety Adds First 8X Sim for North America

FlightSafety's Dassault Falcon 8X simulator will be based at its Teterboro learning center.

A Higher Standard: Bizav Seeks More Advanced Training Programs

Better ways of training business aviation pilots are becoming more available.

Virtual NBAA Flight Ops Conference Deemed a Success

NBAA said its three-day virtual Flight Operations Conference that concluded on Thursday “broke new ground."

Legacy Flight Training Adds Piper M600/SLS Simulator

Piper Aircraft M600 factory training provider Legacy Flight Training has added a Frasca M600/SLS simulator at its Vero Beach, Florida learning center.

Embry-Riddle Seeks To Stand Out from the Crowd in Singapore

An expanding student body at Embry-Riddle Asia portends good prospects in a rapidly growing region.

AINsight: Covid and Influenza Updates for Pilots

There are some encouraging signs that both the number of cases and the burden of serious disease and deaths due to Covid is finally beginning to decline.

FSANA Reschedules March Flight Training Conference

The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) has rescheduled its upcoming annual International Flight School Conference to this summer.

Part 147 AMT School Rule Sees Significant Changes

The Helicopter Association International webinar highlighted major updates to the Part 147 rule first "developed to teach technicians to maintain a DC-6."

AINsight: Restoring Civility in the Workplace

As a nation, we’ve become extremely divided—and it’s negatively affecting our workforce culture.

Draken Europe Starts Operations

Having bought Cobham Aviation Services in September, Draken has formally rebranded its UK-based activity.

Vertical Flight Society Moves Annual Show Online

The Vertical Flight Society saw its membership rise during 2020 and has announced a new partnership with the U.S. Army to support skills training.

CAE Seeks To Enhance Evidence-based Training Offerings

CAE has tapped The LOSA Collaborative to perform line operations safety audits of CAE customer-operators to enhance the former’s evidence-based training.

FAA Opens Mx, Pilot Workforce Development Grant Program

The FAA has opened an application process through March 22 for organizations seeking pilot or maintenance technician workforce development grants.

Greece Selects Elbit for Training System

The 20-year deal also includes the supply of 10 Leonardo M-346 advanced trainers.

Israir A320 Pilots To Train at Etihad Facility in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Aviation Training and leisure carrier Israir have signed a contract to train Israeli pilots in the UAE.

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