Training and Workforce

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

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

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

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

The event will be held virtually on October 21.

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

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

Virtual Safety Week will feature NBAA's popular safety programs traditionally held in tandem with the association's annual convention.

After several incidents where business aircraft had their fuel systems contaminated with diesel exhaust fluid, a new field test kit is now available.

Bremen, Germany-based Atlas Air Service is now offering type rating training courses for the Embraer Phenom 100 and 300 light jets.

CAE's business jet maintenance training includes several different aircraft platforms from Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream.

Pilots flying under European regulations can obtain their Cirrus Vision Jet type rating at Aero Poznan's facility in Poland.

CAE will consolidate facilities, shift simulators, lay off about 350 workers, and accelerate digital initiatives, the company said.

Aircraft insurer USAIG customers can now use their $2,500 Safety Bucks To Cover Airbus Helicopters' IIMC Course.

The U.S. Air Force is rolling out its CAF/CAS program to provide contractorized adversary air services across its fighter bases.

While this year's EAA AirVenture show was canceled, there was a way for pilots to try their hand at flying into a simulated version of the iconic airfield.

NBAA's Jo Damato is among the 20 appointees to a new DOT task force that will work to encourage high school students to pursue aviation careers.

Qatar’s Typhoon pilots will train in simulators equipped with CAE’s highly realistic vision system under a contract managed by BAE Systems.

With a rapidly-growing demand for a digitally competent workforce, the UK is launching a digital learning and information portal.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will include real-time live traffic from all over the world, provided by FlightAware.

FlightSafety's new mixed-reality training devices will expand pilot training opportunities and help lower training costs.

While grappling with new health and safety protocols, flight training schools are finding resiliency with new online tools.

For pilots stuck without the ability to stay current by flying, desktop simulation offers are potent alternative.

UAE's Horizon International Flight Academy achieved the milestone with the 12 Bell 505 light singles it's received since January.

Chuck Aaron's helicopter upset and instrument training coming to Southern Utah University.

Eli Lilly and Company donated two Gulfstream IVs to aviation maintenance programs at Purdue University and Vincennes University.

Bell is expanding its virtual training offerings during the Covid-19 pandemic.

NetJets is the first charter provider and fractional-share operation to work with the FAA to launch an AQP.

Helsinki-based Coptersafety has received FAA Level-D qualification from the FAA for its CAE AW139 full flight simulator.

With stay-at-home directives forcing their facilities to close, aircraft maintenance schools look to technology to continue instruction despite barriers.