Training and Simulation

IAI establishes unmanned air system training academy

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Israel Aerospace Industries is establishing an academy to train and certify operators and technicians for unmanned air systems ...

SINGAPORE: Eurocopter launches Dauphin simulator at Airshow

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:22:57 GMT

Eurocopter has launched Asia Pacific's first AS365 N3/N3+ Dauphin full motion simulator and signed a deal with South Vietnam Helicopter for a fourth EC225. The...

PICTURE: Alenia Aermacchi delivers Italy's second T-346A trainer

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Alenia Aermacchi has delivered its second T-346A advanced jet trainer to the Italian air force's experimental flying wing at Pratica di Mare air base.

SINGAPORE: Gulfstream Aerospace, FlightSafety unveil new learning centre

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:48:00 GMT

Gulfstream Aerospace and FlightSafety International have opened a new learning centre in Hong Kong. The centre will train operators of Gulfstream...

Raytheon Australia to receive first Australian navy Bell 429

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT

Raytheon Australia has commenced acceptance activities for the first of three Bell 429 helicopters that will be used to train Royal Australian Navy (RAN)...

Bombardier goes live with upset training

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:36:00 GMT

Bombardier has begun sending crews of newly purchased Challenger, Learjet and Global Express aircraft to a three-day, in-aircraft upset prevention and recovery...

Australian Aerospace announces Air 9000 Phase 7 bid

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:32:00 GMT

Eurocopter unit Australian Aerospace will bid as a prime contractor in Australia's Air 9000 Phase 7 tender, offering the EC135 helicopter ...

IN FOCUS: Bringing aviation training to high schools

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Advances in gaming technology are bringing mission training experience to high-school classrooms to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM).

IN FOCUS: Completing the missing link in UAS crew training

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:15:00 GMT

Huge demand is forecast for unmanned air systems and more efficient, effective simulation is required to bridge the gap in training operators

IN FOCUS: Can pilot training keep pace with demand?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

Airlines are honing their pilot recruitment strategies to meet short-term demand - but forecasters still predict a shortfall in flightcrew as fleet growth accelerates

IN FOCUS: Loss of control - training the wrong stuff?

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Loss of control accounts for a significant proportion of accidents - a reality which has led the UK Civil Aviation Authority to commission research into the most suitable ways for trainee pilots to learn the skills they really need

India Pilatus trainer announcement delayed by protests

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:04:59 GMT

India's announcement of a new basic trainer appears to have been delayed by a protest mounted by the South Korean government about the tendering process. An...

PICTURE: Morocco gets last four T-6 trainers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Hawker Beechcraft has delivered its last four T-6C Texan II turboprop trainers from a 24-aircraft order for the Royal Moroccan Air Force ...

South Korea given deadline to improve Israel T-50 trainer offer

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:30:00 GMT

The South Korean government has been given until 28 January to update its industrial cooperation package that is part of the proposed sale of the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50 jet trainer to the Israeli air force.

GENERAL AVIATION - IN BRIEF

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:19:14 GMT

429 GAINS WEIGHT Bell Helicopter has clinched Canadian approval for a 227kg (500lb) increase in the maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of its model 429...

Israel's trainer decision to hinge on industrial factors

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT

The value of Israeli defence systems that will be purchased by Italy or South Korea if a trainer made by one of their domestic companies is selected by the Israeli air force will play a major role in the latter selection.

UK launches Hawk T2 instructor training, as BAE steps up T-X push

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:40:00 GMT

The UK has moved a step closer to training the first student pilots using its BAE Systems-built Hawk T2 fleet, while the company is also poised to strengthen its bid to sell a further development of the type to the US Air Force.

Lufthansa hires temporary cabin crew staff in Berlin

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Lufthansa will employ temporary workers as cabin crew for its planned operation at Berlin's new airport, starting in June.

2011 – The Year in Review: Anniversaries

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hunters' 60th anniversary The Hawker Hunter (Mk. 3) celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first flight on 20 July. This aircraft is now displayed at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, West Sussex. RIAT 40th Air Show The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) marked its 40th anniversary with exceptional flying displays, involving aircraft from various nations. A Da

2011: The Year in Review: Most Downloaded Images from AirSpace

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This image of the first Qantas A380 being rolled out in Hamburg is the most downloaded image on AirSpace in 2011. Qantas Airbus A380 VH-OQA in full livery at Hamburg ...uploaded by user Rear Loader. Image courtesy Airbus/C. Brinkmann