- Official Inauguration of the Ffirst ALX in South America[Feb. 18, 2020]
The ATO Flying Pro, located in Quito, Ecuador, has officially launched its Alsim ALX simulator on January 22nd 2020. The flying school has presented its new device to local and national press, as well as governmental authorities.
- United Buys Arizona Flight Academy to Feed Pilot Pipeline[Feb. 06, 2020]
United Airlines Holdings Inc announced on Wednesday an agreement to purchase a flight training academy in Phoenix in a move aimed at bolstering its pilot pipeline as the industry faces a global shortage.
- Boeing Enhances 787 Dreamliner Pilot Training Capability in China[Dec. 13, 2019]
Boeing celebrated the completion of an upgrade to its 787-8 Dreamliner simulator today at its Shanghai-based training campus. The new configuration upgrades the platform to support China's most popular Dreamliner model--the 787-9. The simulator's new configuration was certificated by Civil Aviation Administration of China in October.
- Etihad Aviation Training and Khalifa University Explore Game-Based Learning for 'Nextgen' Pilots[Dec. 12, 2019]
As commercial airliners become more technologically advanced, so too must the skills of the pilots who will fly them. But while aircraft continue to evolve, training methods have not only lagged - they have become increasingly irrelevant to today's trainee pilots, who have grown up in the digital age.
- India Weighs Tougher Rules for Boeing 737 MAX on Return to Flying: Source[Dec. 03, 2019]
India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing's 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure safety once the aircraft returns to service, a senior official of the air safety regulator told Reuters.
- Boeing to Invest US$1 Billion in Global Safety Drive: Sources[Nov. 06, 2019]
Boeing Co is planning an initial investment of around US$1 billion into industry-wide pilot development as part of a long-term initiative to reduce risks like those faced by the crew in two 737 MAX crashes, people familiar with the matter said.
- Volotea Selects Airbus Services as Its Exclusive Long-Term Partner for A319 Family Pilot Training[Oct. 29, 2019]
Volotea, the Barcelona-based airline, has chosen Airbus to train all its pilots following the signature of an exclusive five-year contract. The training, which will commence in January 2020, includes Type-Rating as well as long-term Recurrent training linked to Volotea's growing fleet of Airbus A319s -- which will exceed 50 aircraft in 2023. The organization of the training plan is currently on-going, paving the way for the 'go-live' next year.
- Construction of Aviation Training Center Starts in Central China[Oct. 27, 2019]
Construction of BAA Training (China) Aviation Training Center started Friday in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan province, its investors said.
- Nortavia Chooses an Alsim AL250[Oct. 24, 2019]
Alsim is very proud to announce the sale of an AL 250 to Nortavia, a pilot training and flight school in Maia, Portugal. The ATO is currently using Cessna 152, 172 and 172 G1000, as well as a Piper Seminole PA44, a Beechcraft F33A and a Tecnam P2006T.
- BBGA Calls for More Trailblazer Apprenticeships[Oct. 11, 2019]
A successful pathway to a world of future aviation opportunities lies in a revitalisation of apprenticeships, a newly released manifesto from the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) highlighted today.