Training and Workforce

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

Safety

Episode 06: The Perils of Hypoxia

In this episode of The Human Factor, pilot George Braly recounts a flight where he lost consciousness due to a kinked oxygen hose.
Accidents

Baldwin Offers New Risk Assessment Tool

Enhanced assessments apply to all phases of flight and focus on human factors.
Training and Workforce

FlyRight Adds Dash-8 To Course Offerings

FlyRight has added the Bombardier Dash-8 to its list of training programs.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds G280 Simulator, More G450 Training

FlightSafety is adding new G280 and G450 simulators.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Launches Master Pilot Program for Bizav

Flexjet has extended its pilot flight training contract with CAE for a further six years.
Training and Workforce

Women in Corporate Aviation Awards 18 Scholarships at NBAA 2017

Eighteen aviation professionals will receive the sum of $75,000 in training scholarships from Women in Corporate Aviation during the NBAA convention.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Marks 25th Year, Inks Textron Pact

As it hits the quarter-century mark, Global Jet Services enters a new partnership agreement with TRU Simulation + Training.
Airports

Biggin Hill Adds New Hangar, Hotel and Mx College Coming Soon

UK airport is using NBAA to start selling space in its almost-complete new hangar building, which can house 6 G650s.
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Accidents

Episode 05: Engine Fire Forces Water Landing, Part 2

Dennis Murphy was forced to ditch his Cessna 402B in the Straights of Florida after an engine fire.
Training and Workforce

Simhawk Enhances Aircraft Simulator Time Search Tool

The company also claims it now provides access to 93 percent of all civil flight simulators around the world.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Adds to Training Programs

In addition to new training initiatives, FlightSafety is boosting access to those programs.
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Training and Workforce

ERAU Announces Fall Lineup of Professional Coursework

Programs designed for aviation professionals cover a wide range of industry topics.
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Safety

AirCare To Demonstrate Full-Cabin Emergency Simulator

This is as close to real aviation emergencies as most should hope to be.
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Training and Workforce

CAE Tapping Data To Improve Pilot Training Experience

The research is designed to improve pilot training and passenger safety.
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Aircraft

New British Training Fleet Entering Service

Grob G120TPs, Beechcraft T-6Cs and Embraer Phenoms are being supplied for the UK MFTS by the joint venture named Affinity.
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Training and Workforce

How Pilots Train to Fly Business Jets

How Pilots Train to Fly Business Jets
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Training and Workforce

Boeing Opens Asia-Pacific’s First 737 Max Sim in Singapore

New 787-9 machine to soon follow
Safety

Episode 03: Fuel Emergency—Flying on Empty

How do an IFR student and a flight instructor run out of fuel on a training flight?
Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Could Mandatory Training Lower the Accident Rate?

The FAA's approach to pilot training has some serious holes when it comes to complex aircraft.
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Training and Workforce

CAE-Líder Agees To Sell Sim Hours Throughout Region

Deal follows agreement signed at HeliExpo in Dallas, Texas in March.
Training and Workforce

Phoenix East Aviation Has Deep Roots in Brazil

Airlines are facing a "tsunami of retirements" that could mean many opportunities for new pilots learning to fly at Phoenix East Aviation.
Training and Workforce

How Flight Attendants Prepare for Emergencies on Business Jets

How Flight Attendants Prepare for Emergencies on Business Jets
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Training and Workforce

Bombardier Adds Challenger 300 Sim at Dallas Center

The facility can train up to 3,000 pilots and 280 maintenance technicians per year.
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Rotorcraft

Thales EC135 Sim Gains Chinese Approval

Simulator will be used by Haite to provide initial, recurrent and mission-specific pilot training for EMS and commercial operators.
Airlines

Boeing Sees Need for 1.2 Million Pilots and Technicians by 2036

20-year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000
Training and Workforce

Redbird Flight Earns FAA Approval for VTO Helicopter Trainer

The full motion Advanced Aviation Training Device can now be used to credit flight time towards certificate requirements.
Charter & Fractional

Midwest Aviation Company Faces FAA Fine

Exec 1 Aviation faces a $285,800 penalty for what the agency describes as using improperly qualified pilots.
Avionics

BAE Systems Employs F1 And Gaming Expertise

Partnership with Williams creates new cockpit simulation facility in the UK for fast jet training and development.
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Training and Workforce

TRU Adds CJ4 to Online Pilot Ground School Offerings

Ground school option shortens the amount of time customers are required to be at TRU's training facility.
Training and Workforce

Gulf Aviation Training Event Taps Host

David Studden of the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies to moderate day-long seminar on pilot training challenges in the Middle East.