Training and Workforce

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

Dec 13, 2021 - 12:35 PM
Redbird Flight Simulations Plots $2.2M Expansion
Austin, Texas-based Redbird Flight Simulations is expanding its footprint with a new 50,000-sq-ft facility in nearby Kyle.
Dec 10, 2021 - 9:54 AM
StandardAero Donates JetStar Engine to A&P Program
StandardAero's donation of a TFE731-3 engine will be used to familiarize Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics Myrtle Beach students with older engines.
Dec 8, 2021 - 2:00 PM
Simcom Holds Groundbreaking for New Headquarters
Simcom's relocated headquarters in the Orlando area will provide expanded space for simulators.
Nov 19, 2021 - 10:23 AM
Fly 7 Obtains Swiss Nod for Frasca PC-12 NGX Trainer
Beginning in January, Fly 7 will offer initial PC-12 NGX training and its newly approved device will be available for European commercial carrier s.
Nov 15, 2021 - 3:08 PM
Helicopter OEMs Offer GI Bill Training, Scholarships
Bell and MD Helicopters recently announced financial assistance for rotorcraft students.
Nov 15, 2021 - 11:27 AM
Cirrus Aircraft Opens Arizona, Texas Facilities
Cirrus Aircraft held a grand opening of its Aircraft Innovation Centers in Chandler, Arizona, and McKinney, Texas.
Nov 15, 2021 - 4:52 AM
Pilatus Launches Smart PC-7 Basic Trainer
The PC-7 MKX is offered as a low-cost trainer that is optimized for training students destined for today’s modern cockpits.
Nov 15, 2021 - 12:43 AM
CAE To Add Global 6500 Sim to Dubai Training Center
In a “first outside the Americas,” the Bombardier Global 6500 FFS is headed to the Middle East, CAE said at the Dubai Airshow.
Nov 14, 2021 - 7:49 AM
Sim Maker Euramec Launches Military Expansion in Dubai
Building on commercial market success, Euramec will bring flight and mission training solutions to military customers.
Pilots
Nov 10, 2021 - 5:00 AM
PilotsGlobal Sees Middle East Pilot Shortage in 2023
Expats account for 8.5 pilots out of 10 at Emirates, while the figure is 80 percent for Qatar Airways, according to PilotsGlobal.