Ensuring Flight Safety: The Influence Of Flight Manuals and Crew Training
Flight manuals and crew training have a greater influence on flight safety than regulatory certification.
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Spirit Airlines Launches A University Based Pilot Training Scheme
In a bid to avoid future pilot recruitment problems, the low-cost carrier is expanding its Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program.
Avion Will Provide 8 Airbus A320 Simulators To India
New pilot training facilities are opening across the country as demand remains sky-high.
Ethiopian Airlines Opens 2nd Aviation Training Center In Hawassa
The airline continues to expand with plans to have the biggest aviation training program in Africa.
PTS vs ACS: Why The FAA Changed Practical Assessments For Pilots
In 2016, the FAA released a new set of standards for practical pilot tests. How are they different from those used for decades before?
More Than Just A Keyboard: How A Few Thousand Dollars Can Transform Your Flight Simulator Experience
We take a look at some of the latest and most advanced flight simulator hardware available.
Southwest Airlines Partners With Auburn University To Launch First Officer Development Program
The low-cost carrier is increasing its pool of future pilots by teaming up with the university’s School of Aviation.
United Airlines' Aviate Academy Celebrates First Graduating Class
The first class has 51 students.
What Is A Designated Pilot Examiner & Why Is There A Shortage Of Them?
Designated Pilot Examiners DPE) serve an important role in pilot certification. They conduct practical flight tests, yet their numbers are shrinking.
Flight Vs Ground Instruction: The Different Certificates Involved
Let's take a look a the main details of the two types of training certificates.
What Areas Of A Commercial Airliner Are Subject To Regulatory Certification?
The aircraft’s design, manufacturing process, operations, and personnel training are some areas subject to regulatory certification.
A Significant Investment: The Cost Of Becoming An Airline Pilot
Finding the money to become an airline pilot is a major hurdle for many aspiring aviators.
TUI Launches Fully Funded Pilot Training Scheme In The UK
The British leisure airline is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to prospective pilots.
Cathay Pacific Signs Agreement To Train Cadet Pilots In Phoenix
The flag carrier recently partnered with AeroGuard for its flight training programs.
China Eastern's C919 Acceptance Team Arrives At COMAC
China Eastern has started the process of receiving its first C919, while COMAC has achieved two C919 program milestones in one day.
Which Aircraft Are Covered By The Same Type Ratings For Pilots?
Many aircraft have the same type rating - and for good reason.
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American Airlines Cadet Academy Forms New Partnership With Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College is the first partner to offer a degree along with flight training.
Licensing & Training Requirements: An Airline Pilot's Perspective
The airline pilot profession is one of the most regulated in the world.
Frontier Airlines’ Cadet Pilot Training Program Requires No Experience
Frontier Airlines joins the ranks of carriers that are providing a pathway to becoming a first officer.
American Airlines Will Open $250 Million 600-Room Hotel For Its Staff Next Year
One of the newest hotels around Dallas Fort Worth airport is so exclusive that only workers from American Airlines can stay there.