Training

As manufacturers continue to come up short, operators will keep leaning on older airframes and engines—and the maintenance providers that keep them in service.

Business aviation will see lots of changes in 2025.

With Hawk engine issues snagging the UK Royal Air Force’s pilot training pipeline, the service could soon seek a replacement.

The FAA has taken a significant step toward alleviating the controller shortage with the Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative program.

Airbus, trade unions and consultancies explore how to ensure new hires become productive more quickly.

Typical Level 1 applications could include flight control law optimization, sensor calibration, fuel tank quantity evaluation and icing detection.

Airshowman Sean Tucker’s Bob Hoover Academy at Salinas Municipal Airport helps students achieve a high school diploma—and a solo flight.

Dubai-based Emirates Airline reports that it will open its advanced pilot training facility later in 2024.

Working together, industry and higher education can bridge the skills gap, foster innovation and build partnerships that contribute to our sector's success.

The MRO provider is expanding capabilities, facilities, workforce and digitalization efforts.

Talk of a pilot shortage has softened, but the need persists to increase opportunities to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates.

Industry efforts are underway to address shortfalls in recruiting and training aviation maintenance technicians.

A growing reputation from global air forces is putting Italy’s International Flight Training School on the map.

After 50 years of running a highly successful aviation video instruction company, John and Martha King are putting others on camera.

For those few uninitiated workers who trip into aerospace, disenchantment builds fast, AIA and PwC report finds.

Prospective pilots have plenty of options for earning a commercial license, but better standards would improve the process.

In 2021, Iberia became the first operator in Europe to use evidence-based training, followed by Air France in the same year.

Aviation maintenance schools are raising concerns about companies hiring students before they obtain degrees that would qualify them for management.

After the pandemic pause, Lufthansa has high demand for graduate pilots. Collaboration with United Aviate is to benefit both, but it faces internal skepticism.

Outside-the-box ideas can help companies train, access and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce.

Musician Patrick Milando decided to advance from private pilot to professional at the age of 67.

The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.

The current controller shortage has resulted in the need to explore additional training options.

A new approach to pilot training – whether in the commercial, business or charter sectors – should begin from the very first day of any flight program, ensuring those entering the industry are better equipped to look after their mental health throughout their flying careers.

A Diamond DA42 training aircraft has flown for the first time on SAF at the European Flight Academy, part of Lufthansa Aviation Training.