https://worldofaviation.com The world's leading aviation news website Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:14:34 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-Favicon-150x150.png https://worldofaviation.com 32 32 https://worldofaviation.com/2024/11/eve-selects-embraer-cae-venture-for-electric-aircraft-training/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:05:56 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=97052 Eve Air Mobility has chosen Embraer-CAE Training Services to provide training for its electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft program. The agreement covers training for pilots, maintenance technicians and ground handling personnel as part of Eve’s TechCare service portfolio. Eve Vice President of Customer Services Luiz Mauad said the partnership would ensure safe operations. “This]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/08/flight-simulation-conference-returns-to-london-after-three-year-hiatus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:39:55 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96748 The Flight Simulation Conference is set to return to London this October after a three-year absence due to the pandemic. The two-day event, hosted by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), will take place on 22-23 October 2024 at the society’s headquarters. This year’s conference will focus on key topics including regulation updates, artificial intelligence applications,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/07/embraer-expands-global-services-network-for-maintenance-training-and-support/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:16:25 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96687 Embraer Services & Support has announced several new initiatives to expand its global services network, aiming to accelerate growth and consolidate its position as a key driver for the company’s future. The business unit revealed plans for new MRO facilities, expansion of its full-flight simulator network, growth of its Pool Program, updates to its AHEAD]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/06/air-new-zealand-launches-mangopare-pilot-cadetship-to-inspire-future-aviators/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:41:39 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96573 Air New Zealand has launched its first-ever Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship, designed to inspire more individuals to pursue a career as a pilot by reducing financial barriers and accelerating the journey to becoming a commercial pilot. The all-inclusive training programme will initially select 30 cadets to commence training in small cohorts from September 2024, with the]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/05/boeing-pilot-notches-5000-hours-flying-the-f-a-18-a-feat-practically-unheard-of/ Tue, 21 May 2024 01:14:58 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96496 Kurt “Beavis” McClung, a Boeing instructor pilot, has achieved a rare milestone in aviation by surpassing 5,000 flight hours in a single aircraft type – the F/A-18 Hornet. McClung’s journey with the iconic fighter jet began on April 5, 1996, when he first flew the F/A-18C as a U.S. Naval aviator. Now, 26 years later,]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2024/03/emirates-and-butterfly-aero-trainings-innovative-technologies-clinch-the-2024-iata-cbta-center-innovation-award/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:06:23 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=96210 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has bestowed the 2024 Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center Innovation Awards upon Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training, highlighting their significant contributions towards innovating air transport training. This accolade was announced during the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) held in Hong Kong. Butterfly Aero Training set a benchmark with its]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2021/07/air-malta-and-indigo-sign-up-to-airbus-virtual-pilot-training-platform/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:43:13 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=92576 The European planemaker has called its 3D interactive virtual software, designed for pilot recurrent and initial type training, the Mobile Airbus Training Experience (MATe) Suite.]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2020/11/cae-claims-27k-more-pilots-required-in-2021/ https://worldofaviation.com/2020/11/cae-claims-27k-more-pilots-required-in-2021/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 06:20:24 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=87378 Global simulator and flight training provider CAE has released its 2020-2029 Pilot Demand Outlook report, which bullishly suggests the need for 27,000 more pilots by late 2021. This comes despite the global pandemic and subsequent near-total drop off in demand for air travel, which has seen airlines around the world furlough or let go of]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2020/11/cae-claims-27k-more-pilots-required-in-2021/feed/ 2 https://worldofaviation.com/2020/09/simulator-makers-report-uptick-in-demand/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:47:58 +0000 https://worldofaviation.com/?p=86261 Aviation training and simulator manufacturing companies are reporting a welcome uptick in demand following the COVID-19 downturn, citing a renewed shift towards cargo operations and the upcoming recertification of Boeing’s 737 MAX as reasons for the change. Simulator makers had expected a rush on orders when Boeing announced its recommendation for specific pilot training on]]> https://worldofaviation.com/2020/03/boeing-to-fund-737-max-simulators-for-airlines/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:36:03 +0000 https://thewofa.com/?p=81026 Boeing is in talks with 737 MAX customers to fund simulator training once the aircraft is allowed to fly again by global regulators.]]>