AAI Plans Flight Simulator Units to Meet Pilot Demand
The AAI is establishing flight simulator and pilot training units to address India's projected need for 30,000 new pilots over the next 20 years.
Jul 6, 20264 min
Business
S7 Airlines Bans First Officer Landings Amid Fleet Crisis
S7 Airlines has banned first officers from performing landings at most airports until October 2026 to prevent structural damage to its grounded fleet.
Jun 24, 20263 min
Safety
Akasa Air Launches SkyCadet Pilot Training Programme
Akasa Air has launched the Akasa SkyCadet programme in partnership with two approved flight schools to meet India's rising demand for 35,000 pilots.
Jun 11, 20264 min
Airlines
Texas Southern University Adds Diamond DA42 to Flight Fleet
Texas Southern University has acquired a new Diamond DA42 to bolster its aviation program and support student training for the ATP rating.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Peace Partners with DAT for 737 NG Crew Training
Air Peace has partnered with Dutch Aviation Trainers to enhance pilot training for its Boeing 737 NG fleet to support its regional expansion.
May 25, 20264 min
Airlines
Alaska Air Group Adopts Boeing Virtual Airplane Technology
Alaska Air Group signed a deal to integrate Boeing's Virtual Airplane platform, starting with 737 MAX training modules to improve pilot readiness.
May 23, 20264 min
Airlines
NTSB Urges Realistic Pilot Training for Cockpit Smoke
NTSB urges the FAA to mandate realistic pilot training for cockpit smoke after a Southwest 737 MAX bird strike filled the flight deck with oil smoke.
May 14, 20265 min
Safety
FAA Approves FlightSafety Virtual Preflight Inspection Mode
FlightSafety International received FAA approval for its Virtual Preflight Inspection mode, allowing pilots to complete check rides in a 3D environment.
May 6, 20264 min
Technology
Boeing Advances Pilot Safety with Competency-Based Training Model
Boeing is evolving pilot training with a competency-based model to mitigate human-factor risks, integrating it with mandatory Safety Management Systems.
Apr 7, 20264 min
Safety
Global Aerospace SM4 Program Champions Competency-Based Pilot Training
Global Aerospace's SM4 program promotes Competency-Based Training, shifting pilot evaluation from rote memorization to real-world performance and safety.
Apr 6, 20264 min
Safety