Training and Workforce

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

Training and Workforce

FSI To Build Fusion-Equipped King Air 350 Simulator

The simulator is expected to be ready shortly after certification is planned for the newly upgraded King Air 350.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety’s G550 Simulator Models Real Upset Behavior

FlightSafety’s new G550 upset training course uses simulator aerodynamic modeling based on extended envelope flight-tests.
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Training and Workforce

TouchTrainer FM 210 Flight Training Device Makes AirVenture Debut

The flight training device is the company's first skills trainer.
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Safety

USAIG Adds Safety 1st Courses to Performance Vector

Safety 1st includes line services curricula developed through collaboration with NATA members and industry experts.
Training and Workforce

Daher Teams with SAMI on Hypoxia Training

The manufacturer incorporated the training into its curriculum for TBM operators.
Training and Workforce

Gama, CAE Partner for New EASA Base Training Requirement

Airplane type rating takeoffs and landings must be carried out under the control of an Approved Training Organization.
Maintenance and Modifications

Global Jet Services Offers Phenom 300 Mx Training

The two-week initial-level course includes hands-on sessions.
Training and Workforce

Redbird Sidekick Measures, Records Aircraft Performance

Live telemetry from the data-collection device will be broadcast during an aerobatic performance.
Training and Workforce

Global Air Renews Scholarship Program

Four scholarships are available. Applications are due August 10.
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Training and Workforce

FlightSafety To Add Helo Training at New Denver Center

Training programs for the Airbus AS350 B3, Airbus EC130T2 and Bell 407GX are coming at its new learning center, which is slated to open in fall 2016.
Training and Workforce

Safety Topics Take Center Stage at NBAA Flight Attendants/Technicians Conference

Life-raft survival, lithium battery fires and foodborne pathogens were among the topics aired.
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Training and Workforce

KLM Academy Chooses APS for Upset Prevention Training

Loss of control in flight represents the most severe hull loss causal factor in commercial aviation worldwide over the past 10 years.
Safety

Safety Standdown U.S.A. Dates Set; Registration Opens

Bombardier Business Aircraft announced that its 19th annual Safety Standdown U.S.A. will take place October 6 to 8 at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Wichita.
Safety

ERAU's Flight Training Dept. Earns IS-BAO Stage 1 Badge

University’s Daytona Beach campus flight training department become first flight training organization in U.S. to earn distinction.
Training and Workforce

CAE Ventures into Live Military Training

CAE has bought the NFTC flying school in Canada as a prelude to competing for more training system requirements.
Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
Training and Workforce

Lockheed Martin Targeting Commercial Simulation Market

American management team and techniques injected into Netherlands acquisition by U.S. aerospace giant.
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Training and Workforce

If You Simulate It, Will They Come?

Simulators are sexy, but the recurring revenue is in flight training services.
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Training and Workforce

Grob To Train U.S. Army Fixed-wing Aircrew

Grob’s G 120TP trainer has been selected as part of CAE’s contract to train U.S. Army fixed-wing pilots.
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Training and Workforce

FAA Looks To Boost Training Device Hour Credits

The agency is seeking to raise the number of hours such devices can contribute to an instrument rating.
Training and Workforce

TRU’s New Florida Training Center Wins FAA Nod

New center to offer training for the Cessna Citation CJ1/2/3-series business jets, but more models to be added.
Training and Workforce

C-130J Training System Reaches Milestone

Provided, maintained and upgraded by CAE, the C-130J training system for the RAF has reached 15 years of service
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Training and Workforce

CAE Wins $90M in Airline Training Business

Deals with some 30 global airlines encompasses everything from cadet pilot training to sales of flight simulators.
Training and Workforce

Gulf Aviation Event to Focus on Pilot Human Factors

Will address the issue of whether airlines should revise their training standards and operating procedures in the light of recent accidents.
Training and Workforce

L-3 Link to Supply 787 Training for Virgin

Company’s division is providing a range of training tools and services under a 12-year deal.
Training and Workforce

FlightSafety Flies Level D PC-12 Simulators

The company’s two Level D Pilatus PC-12 simulators cover the -47 Series 10 and the newer NG models.
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Training and Workforce

Lisi Benefits From Recent Acquisitions

Having acquired Cruezet and Manoir, the French company is able to offer a broad range of products and services to OEMs.
Training and Workforce

FAA Qualifies FlightSafety Simulator for Upset Training

A G550 sim incorporates expanded aerodynamic, flight control and motion models for upset prevention and recovery training.
Training and Workforce

Venyo Set To Announce FTD Launch Customers

Certification of pilot training device for Boeing 737 NG is planned for this year.
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Training and Workforce

TRU To Provide Training for Fusion-equipped King Airs

Pilot training will be done at ProFlight’s Lutz, Fla., facility, while maintenance training will be at the new TRU Maintenance Training Academy in Wichita.