Training and Workforce

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

Aircraft

Titan Continues To Add Aircraft at Steady Rate

Titan Aviation is looking to nearly double its fleet size and is especially looking to add super midsize or large aircraft to its lineup.
Titan Aviation
Training and Workforce

Dynamic Advanced Training Reaching into Bizav Emergency Preparedness

Dynamic Advanced Training is inviting attendees of the MEBAA Show to visit its expansive emergency preparedness training facility.
Dynamic Advanced Training facility (Photo: Dynamic Advanced Training)
ATC

Skyplan Gives Regional Flight Dispatch Training Shot in the Arm

Its courses will enable professionals from as far afield as the CIS, India and Africa to obtain training and refresher courses.
Muhammad Sami, president and CEO of SkyPlan Services
Training and Workforce

Celebrating 20 Years, ECFT To Get Global 6500 FFS

Dubai-based Emirates-CAE Flight Training, formed in 2002, is adding a new Global 6500 full-flight simulator.
CAE’s Camille Mariamo, Emirates training v-p Bader Al Marzooqi, ECFT MD Nimrod Meuleman, and Nick Leontidis
Rotorcraft

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
FBOs

Yingling Teams with Ortega for Employee Flight Training

Wichita Eisenhower National Airport FBO Yingling Aviation to subsidize employees' flight training through Ortega Aviation Services.
Ortega Aviation Cessna 172 at Yingling Aviation
Aircraft

Etihad to Reactivate Airbus A380s Next Year

Four Airbus A380 superjumbos operated by Etihad will fly the Abu Dhabi-London Heathrow route beginning in summer 2023.
Airbus A380 in flight over cloud layer
Maintenance and Modifications

Flexjet Graduates First Class of A&P Apprentices

Ten apprentices successfully completed Flextjet's 30-month-long program.
Flexjet airframe and powerplant apprentices with Snap-On Tools box
Training and Workforce

EAA Young Eagles On Track after Covid

More than 49,000 young people received free introductory aircraft rides this year as part of the EAA's Young Eagles program.
EAA Member pilot and youth in Piper Cub airplane for Young Eagles program flight
Airports

London Airports Aim To Boost Business Aviation Workforce

Farnborough and Biggin Hill are both holding careers events in a bid to recruit talent to the industry.
Farnborough Airport and companies on-site employ around 1,200 people.
Training and Workforce

NBAA Touts Speakers at 2023 Leadership Conference

A lineup of “preeminent experts” in personal development and management strategies are scheduled as keynote speakers at NBAA's 2023 Leadership Conference.
Keynote speaker on stage at past NBAA leadership conference
Rotorcraft

AStar Ground School To Be Offered at Heli-Expo 2023

EuroSafety International will offer an Airbus H125 ground school at this year's HAI Heli-Expo.
Airbus H125 helicopter
Training and Workforce

Aerocor Marks 150th Eclipse 500 Training Event

Las Vegas-area-based Aerocor has completed its 150th Eclipse 500 training, 50 for initial type rating and 100 for recurent training in the very light jet.
Eclipse 500 on runway
Training and Workforce

CAE Wins Follow-on U.S. Army Flight-training Contract

The CAE Army contract is valued at $250 million through 2032, including option years, and encompasses virtual, simulation, and aircraft training.
Military personnel walking toward U.S. Army King Air on airport ramp
Training and Workforce

Pilot Shortage Expected To Continue Through Next Decade

Jefferies, citing Oliver Wyman insight, believes a global pilot shortage could continue through 2032, with the shortfall hitting North America first.
Pilots in flight deck of airliner (Photo: Pixabay)
Training and Workforce

AEA Launches Resource To Promote Aerospace Careers

Aircraft Electronics Association has launched the AeroCareers website to help recruit the next generation of talent in the aerospace industry.
Screenshot of AeroCareers website header
Aircraft

Airbus To Hire 13,000 Employees This Year

After adding 13,000 employees in 2022, Airbus plans to match that hiring volume this year.
Airbus technicians perform winglet fitting on a China Eastern A350-900.
Regulations and Government

Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market

FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Beta Technologies Alia eVTOL simulator
Training and Workforce

Embraer, Gulfstream Fill Key Comms Roles

Andreza Alberto is v-p of people, ESG, and corporate comms for Embraer and Angie Amberg joined Gulfstream as director of global external comms.
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Charter & Fractional

Jordan’s Arab Wings Obtains Air Ambulance Ops Nod

Air ambulance operation certification will enable Arab Wings to transport patients to Jordan from any country in the region.
Patient and medical professionals onboard medically equipped jet
Rotorcraft

UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.
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Training and Workforce

Bombardier Reorganizes Senior Leadership Team

Bombardier is shifting the responsibilities of several of its senior executives and adding a leadership role focused on supply chain.
Bombardier Global 7500 (Photo: Bombardier)
Training and Workforce

NTSB: Flight Data Monitoring Is Possible for Small Ops

NTSB is continuing its push for use of flight data monitoring with a 30-minute video discussing practical ways small operators can incorporate such plans.
Bruce Landsberg NTSB
Training and Workforce

FAA Finalizes GV Standardized Training Curriculum

The FAA published a standardized training curriculum for the Gulfstream V that will serve as framework for future aircraft-specific programs for Part 135.
FlightSafety Gulfstream G550 Simulator
FBOs

Aviation Training Lab To Address MRO/FBO Skills Gap

An aviation technical training lab set to open at Miami-Opa locka Executive Airport this summer will teach MRO and FBO skills.
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Training and Workforce

JumpHub Intros Non-rev Perks for Part 135 Ops

No-cost JumpHub offers non-revenue benefits, such as access to empty leg flights, to Part 135 operators and flight crews.
JumpHub app displayed on iPhone
Training and Workforce

NBAA IOC Celebrates 50 Years

Crewmembers from flight operations that fly internationally gathered for the NBAA International Operators Conference in Austin, Texas.
Matt Byrd, Air Force pilot and NBAA board member
Rotorcraft

Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Teams Up with Marshall Univ at WAI Conference

Embraer is coexhibiting with Marshall University at the 2023 Women in Aviation International Confernce to highlight the OEM's support of a new AMT program.
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Rotorcraft

Loft Dynamics Demos Airbus H125 360-degree Full-Motion VR Helicopter Simulator

Loft Dynamics Demos Airbus H125 360-degree Full-Motion VR Helicopter Simulator
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