Training and Workforce

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

Training and Workforce

APG Adds Temporary Obstacle Tool to iPreFlight App

Tool allows iPreFlight users to enter temporary obstacles at known locations for inclusion in runway analysis performance calculations.
Regulations and Government

FAA To Expand Use of ATDs, Ease Proficiency Rules

Agency widens the use of aviation traning devices for maintaining instrument currency and recent experience requirements.
Rotorcraft

With FAA Papers in Hand, R44 Cadet Now Ready for Duty

The training helicopter has the same airframe, rotor system and Lycoming O-540-F1B5 as the R44 Raven I, but the Cadet’s rear seats are removed.
Maintenance and Modifications

NBAA Maintenance Management Event Bigger Than Ever

Business aviation maintenance managers share tips and tricks at the 2016 NBAA Maintenance Management Conference.
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Training and Workforce

PTT Buys Flight Training School from UK FBO Multiflight

PTT is part of aircraft management and charter group Naljets.
Training and Workforce

TRU Simulation + Training Eyes Growth With 777X Award

The 777X is among several recent awards the relatively new unit has secured in a competitive training market.
Training and Workforce

PEA Aims East for New Student Pilots

The Daytona Beach, Florida flight academy specializes in training student pilots from all over the world.
Training and Workforce

Nexus Signs for China Training JV

Saudi-based trip planner has signed an MoU to start a training joint venture in China.
Training and Workforce

Frasca Finds Growing Simulator Market in China

Frasca simulators span the range from light single-engine airplanes to helicopters and sophisticated business jets.
Training and Workforce

Enterprising Intern Celebrates Intro to Business Aviation

Rachel Lo’s dedication to learning about business aviation led to an internship at ABACE 2016.
Training and Workforce

TAG Aviation Asia Staff Offered Pilot Training

The company is sponsoring employees to become professional pilots for its managed fleet.
Airlines

Airlines Touch Down at Sun ’n’ Fun To Expand Pilot Workforce

Several U.S. airlines exhibited at the Sun n Fun show, looking to tap the general aviation community for prospective new pilots.
Training and Workforce

Korea’s First Dedicated FBO Set To Open

Korea Airport Corp and Avjet Asia are planning to open an FBO at Seoul Gimpo International Airport in May.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Celebrates 65th Anniversary, Expands Asia Footprint

The training company newest installation in Asia is a Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ Level D-qualified full-flight simulator.
Training and Workforce

Redbird Flight Launches Pilot Proficiency Video Series

Video series host Brittney Miculka will travel to 10 locations across the U.S. to showcase the best in aviation education.
Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Simulator Vs. Airplane Upset Training

There will always be disputes about whether simulators or airplanes are better for upset training, but each one offers benefits.
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Training and Workforce

MU-2 PROP Seminars Opening in April

The biennial MU-2 Pilot's Review of Proficiency seminars are free and open to any pilot.
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Training and Workforce

Airbus To Build Pilot and Maintenance Training Center In Delhi

Facility to support accelerating airline growth in India
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Training and Workforce

NATA Expands Safety 1st with Three New Courses

The new programs deal with international trash and hazardous materials.
Training and Workforce

Flight Training: What's missing?

Plus, how to address the looming CFI shortage that will only exacerbate the pilot shortage.
Training and Workforce

Piper Lines Up M600 Training Provider

Buyers of the new single-engine turboprop won't have to look far for their training.
Training and Workforce

Part 135 Training Changes Recommended

An industry working group has submitted recommendations to the FAA to improve training for Part 135 pilots.
Training and Workforce

Upset Training Done in Flight

Flight Research’s upset-training program offers pilots training in a Sabreliner and Aermacchi Impala.
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Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: Impressions from Heli-Expo 2016

Celebrating the rotary-wing world in Louisville, Ky.
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Training and Workforce

Whirly-Girls Take Scholarship Total to a New High

Whirly-Girls International, the non-profit charity dedicated to the advancement of women in the helicopter industry
Training and Workforce

Argus to Acquire UAS Safety Trainer USI

Argus International Inc. plans to acquire the Unmanned Safety Institute by the end of March 2016.
Training and Workforce

Embry-Riddle Celebrates 90 Years and Best-Value Accolades

From airmail provider to flight training expert, ERAU has proved it can grow and change with the times.
Training and Workforce

FSI Adds Bizjet Sims, To Start S-76 Training in Asia

Gulfstream G650 sim in Delaware OK'd by FAA and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sim in Paris gets U.S. and European nods.
Training and Workforce

AIN Blog: The Cirrus Training Philosophy

Learning to fly the Cirrus SR20 was an education in modern training technology.
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Training and Workforce

New Training Provider Tackles Rising Demand for Pilots

Airways Aviation is offering an alternative approach to training the next generation of airline pilots.