Training and Workforce

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

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U.S., European Schools To Offer Joint Helo Training

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

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2020

HondaJet Pilot Training Begins in Europe at FSI F'boro

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

Aircraft

November 11, 2020

Brazilian Air Force Flies First Modernized Tucano Trainer

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.

Aircraft

November 9, 2020

CAE Forecasts Need for 260,000 New Pilots through 2029

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.

Training and Workforce

November 9, 2020

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Pilatus PC-12 NGX Flight Training Device Gets FAA Nod

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.

Aircraft

November 5, 2020

Scott IPC Releases Int'l Plotting Chart App

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

Avionics

November 4, 2020

Fireside Launches New Emergency Response Program

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

Training and Workforce

November 3, 2020

FlightSafety Selects Training Sites for King Air 360

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

Training and Workforce

October 26, 2020

Rolls-Royce Opens BR725 Virtual Training Hangar

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

Engines

October 9, 2020

CAE Achieves Carbon Neutrality

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

Environment

October 7, 2020

FlightSafety’s LiveLearning Offering Eases Pandemic Effects

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

Training and Workforce

October 1, 2020

NATA, DOT Partner on New Safety Manager Program

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

Safety

September 23, 2020

Boeing, Engineers’ Union Clash over Pilot Layoffs

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

Aircraft

September 22, 2020

CAE Goes Digital To Build 'Airside' Community

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

Training and Workforce

September 21, 2020

AINsight: Is the Pilot Shortage Over?

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

Training and Workforce

September 18, 2020

Universal Avionics Launches Online Training Academy

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

Avionics

September 17, 2020

Curtain To Drop on NATA's Legacy Safety 1st Program

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

Training and Workforce

September 11, 2020

Bombardier Safety Standdown To Broaden Reach

The event will be held virtually on October 21.

Safety

September 10, 2020

FAA Announces Grants To Build Ranks of AMTs

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

Maintenance and Modifications

September 9, 2020

FlightSafety To Support U.S. Navy's TH-73A Training

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

Rotorcraft

September 8, 2020