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Pacific Airline Holds March 2024 Airbus A350 FFS In Plant Acceptance at Simulator Manufacturer

Fiji’s National Airline which has embarked on a $FJ67 million-dollar development to enhance the Fiji Airways Aviation Academy (FJAA) based in Namaka, Nadi. Including investment will see the addition of;

  • Airbus A350 full flight simulator
  • ATR-600 full flight simulator
  • Boeing 737 MAX flight training devices
  • Airbus A330 flight training devices

The Academy buildings will be expanded with the addition of a fourth simulator bay and repurposing of some existing training rooms to create a dedicated facility for fixed base training devices.

Fiji Airways Aviation Academy has shared through its Flight Simulator Engineer Abhisharti A. that a team from Fiji Airways Aviation Academy conducted the Airbus A350 full flight simulator in plant acceptance at CAE in Montreal in Canada.

In 2023 company Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr Andre Viljoen said: “This is a significant step in the growth of FJAA, enhancing the Academy’s flight crew training facilities and enabling us to conduct all of Fiji Airways and Fiji Link pilot training in-house, resulting in improved pilot productivity and more cost savings in flight crew training. By July 2024, the academy will house four full flight simulators covering all of Fiji Airways fleet types, and four fixed base synthetic training devices,”.

All technical assessment and training in-house from initial assessment of potential cadets through to type rating and recurrent training of pilots will then be conducted in-house.

Source: Abhisharti A. (Fiji Airways)

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CEO of New Zealand-based International Aviation Academy of New Zealand Visits Southeast Asian Airline-Owned Pilot Training Academy

Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) shared that its Director, Mr. Tran Huu Quoc, had a meeting with Mr. Jeremy Ford, CEO of the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ), at the VJAA facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The two sides had an open discussion about opportunities for cooperation and development of the Ab-Initio Pilot training program in the future. After the meeting, IAANZ delegation had a site visit at the training areas of VJAA, for training pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance technicians. aircraft, ground staff and commercial staff for Vietnam’s aviation industry.

Vietjet Aviation Academy has been attracting the attention of world-class flight schools thanks to their reputation, international quality and training roadmap that ensures job output for pilot trainees at Vietjet Air after VJAA’s trainees complete all required certificates.

Source: Vietjet Aviation Academy
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Aviation Training Management Solutions Provider Qualtero and Leading Provider of Artificial Intelligence Technologies Charles River Analytics to Showcase Fox-KWYN™ Adaptive Training Solution

Qualtero, a pioneer in innovative aviation training management solutions, and Charles River Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence technologies, have unveiled Fox-KWYN™, an adaptive training solution set to transform the way aviation organizations approach training management. Both are thrilled to announce that they will be demonstrating their new adaptive training solution at WATS 2024.

This cutting-edge AI algorithm analyzes performance data to provide evidence-based insights and recommendations that allow aviation organizations to improve training and plan it with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness, providing operation-wide and trainee-by-trainee recommendations, while saving resources.

The key features of the Fox-KWYN™ Adaptive Training Solution include delivering the shortest possible learning pathways tailored to each trainee, performance-based planning using trainee performance forecasts and insights, proficiency-centric advancements beyond syllabus timelines, historical performance analysis to continuously improve training methodologies, resource optimization to save costs without compromising quality, and personalized training objectives to increase trainee success rates by addressing unique learning needs.

“We are excited about the possibilities that Fox-KWYN™ brings to the world of aviation training management,” said Yuval Sive, VP of Sales at Qualtero. “By combining Qualtero’s domain expertise with Charles River Analytics’ advanced AI capabilities, we are confident that Fox-KWYN™ will redefine how organizations approach and deliver training,”

About Qualtero

Qualtero, formerly Britannica Knowledge Systems, is an industry-leading visionary of training management solutions with 30+ years of serving world-leading defense, security, aerospace, and airline training operations.

About Charles River Analytics

Charles River Analytics brings foundational research to life, creating human-centered intelligent systems at the edge of what’s possible, through deep partnerships with our customers.

Source: Qualtero
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Expands Presence in the African Region with Libyan Airline, Ghadames Air

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Ghadames Air. CPaT will be providing Ghadames Air with their Aircraft Systems courses and library of General subjects for the Boeing B737 Classic and Boeing B777 fleets, along with their Cabin Crew Training Suite which includes Boeing B777 Aircraft Systems for Cabin Crew and Cabin Crew Safety and General Subjects.

“As the leading provider of aviation distance learning in Libya and the African region, CPaT is excited to announce our new agreement to support the professional pilots and cabin crew of Ghadames Air,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “Through providing their flight operations team with high-quality and interactive learning, we are committed to supporting Ghadames Air’s success as they expand their airline.”

Ghadames Air is based out of Tripoli, Libya.

About CPaT

CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 350 global aviation customers, serving 200,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About Ghadames Air

Ghadames Airlines is named after the ancient city of Ghadames, which is one of the oldest and most famous cities in Libya. It was once known as the “Pearl of the Desert.” In 2021, we began our vision to launch an aviation company that would be the first of its kind in Libya. Ghadames Airlines is one of the leading Libyan airlines in the Libyan aviation market, providing the best air transportation services and meeting flight schedules. Ghadames Airlines is a private airline in Libya, headquartered in Tripoli. It was founded in 2021. The company operates scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights, taking Mitiga International Airport as its operational hub. Ghadames Airlines is made up of a team of aviation enthusiasts who are passionate about developing the field of air transportation and providing high-quality passenger transportation services to customers around the world. Our team consists of aviation experts specialized in every field to contribute to success and growth in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

Source: CPaT Global
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US Based National Flight Training Alliance Salutes Work of FAA’s ARC Committee; Welcomes New Approach to Handling Mental Health Issues in the Aviation Industry

The Washington, D.C., United States based National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA), an organization working to unify, promote and protect America’s flight training industry, is honored to have served since December 2023 on the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Committee on Pilot Mental Health Rulemaking Committee (ARC), formed to break down barriers that prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues to the agency, and fully supports the ARC report recommendations provided to the FAA and announced by the agency on April 1, 2024.

As noted in the report, which can be viewed here, the summary of the ARC recommendations are to:

  • Create a non-punitive pathway for disclosing mental health conditions and treatments;
  • Revise and evaluate the requirements for reporting and certification/qualification of psychotherapy (talk therapy), depression/anxiety; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder;
  • Ensure that aeromedical screening protocols and requirements are based on Safety Management System principles (i.e., proportionate, relevant, and risk-based), and appropriately communicated to applicants;
  • Expand the use and promotion of Peer Support Programs;
  • Develop mental health literacy, education, and awareness campaigns;
  • Increase mental health training and improve quality assurance for Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs);
  • Modernize the FAA’s information management system/Aviation Medical Certification Subsystem.

“The flight training industry is the gateway to the aviation industry, and the first place where a culture change can truly take place among the future generation of aspiring pilots and air traffic controllers,” Captain Lee Collins, CEO of NFTA and an ARC committee member, said. “For far too long, earlier generations of pilots were fearful of reporting any kind of physical or mental health challenge for fear of job loss and related stigma. With these recommended changes, a culture shift supporting overall physical and mental health is a realistic and attainable goal. NFTA and our member organizations possess the collective knowledge, information and educational opportunities to impart positive change within the aviation community at the training level and are committed to doing so in cooperation with other aviation stakeholders and the FAA.”

Collins said that NFTA will continue to monitor the status of these recommendations as the FAA reviews for next steps.

About National Flight Training Alliance

Working to unify, promote and protect America’s flight training industry, the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) is comprised of American flight training providers and industry-wide aviation stakeholders committed to producing the finest professional pilots in the world. We represent the future of aviation, meeting the strong demand for pilots by embracing new technologies and methodologies and using our collective membership voice to form policy positions that directly and positively impact industry governance.

Source: National Flight Training Alliance
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