According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), among all US states, Florida has the most number of certified pilots having 75,661 followed by California and Texas recording over 68,846 and 63,527, respectively.
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Alpha Aviation Group (AAG) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Asia (ERAU Asia) have collaborated to expand professional education in India and Asia.
This is part of ERAU Asia’s plan to bring affordable training to countries in Asia, through partnerships with country-level aviation academies, airline academies, universities and polytechnics. Under the collaboration, AAG Philippines (AAGP) and AAG Center for Aviation Training (ACAT) India will market the “ERAU Asia Graduate Certificate in Aviation – Asia Focus”.
“We are very honored to be the very first partner of ERAU Asia in the region. The collaboration further strengthens AAG’s position as a premier aviation training solutions provider and our current thrusts to support the aviation industry’s ongoing rebound,” states Cristopher Magdangal (AAG Regional Director, Asia-Pacific).
The graduate certificate with special focus on the Asian aviation industry is ideal for students about to enter the workforce; professionals in airline, airport and aircraft management, banking and finance; and professionals interested in Asia aviation management. It will be delivered online synchronous and can be completed in 6-12 months.
The core subjects include airport management; air carrier, passenger and cargo management; global logistics and supply chain management; aviation applied finance; applied economics in aviation; production and procurement; and strategic marketing management.
Students can choose one (1) or more elective course/s: managing human factors, performance management and managerial accounting practices in aviation, or international business administration.
Source: AAG announcement
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The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) released a newly updated data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that shows 9,087 newly certificated commercial airline pilots have been produced in the last 12 months—nearly 2,500 more than in all of 2019.
According to the most recent figures, the United States is on track to produce more than 10,000 new pilots by the end of the year. ALPA president Capt. Joe DePete announced the new pilot-production numbers at the Association’s annual Air Safety Forum.
“Since the passage of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 and the regulations that resulted, we have reduced airline passenger fatalities by 99.8 percent. Yet, despite these lifesaving results underpinned by data, some in the airline industry are attempting to distort the facts and manipulate the indisputable data about pilot supply. ALPA will oppose with its full weight these and any other efforts to evade, undermine, weaken, or repeal first officer qualification, experience, and training requirements,” said DePete.
As several aviation-themed conferences took place this week in Washington, D.C., ALPA also launched new ads as part of its campaign to inform the flying public, industry stakeholders, and Congress about the airlines’ attempts to undermine pilot training and safety rules.
“Our union stands ready to work with any industry stakeholder on constructive ways to ensure we have a robust and diverse pilot pipeline. However, we will give no ground when it comes to the hard-fought gains that we have made in safety. Turning back the clock will not advance our lifesaving work. Shortcuts and workarounds simply won’t fly when it comes to protecting the traveling public and frontline workers whose labor drives the air transportation system,” added DePete.
In addition to releasing updated pilot-supply figures at the Air Safety Forum, ALPA also honored outstanding contributions by pilots in aviation safety, security, pilot assistance, and jumpseat. ALPA’s forum featured panels of subject-matter experts who led thoughtful and engaging discussions regarding long-standing and emerging issues in key areas related to safety.
Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 65,000 pilots at 40 U.S. and Canadian airlines.
Source: Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) Press Release
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US media KSDK News has recently covered Red Tail Cadet Program – a six-week, residential, immersive flight-training experience designed to introduce students to the aviation industry and to develop their skills through classroom instruction, flight simulator training, in-aircraft flight training, financial literacy seminars, leadership training, and life-skills development, with the ultimate goal of setting them on the path towards a career in aviation.
Selected from a pool of applicants from the Ferguson-Florissant School District, Missouri, the cadets are chosen based on their academic excellence, community involvement, and their aptitude for success in a rigorous aviation program.
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CAE announced at the MRO Asia-Pacific conference that it is expanding its Aircraft Technical Support Services offering in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In the first phase of this expansion, CAE will create an Aircraft Record Central Service, based in its existing Kuala Lumpur office, specializing in aircraft transition activities for the region.
“We’re excited about growing our Aircraft Technical Support Services in the APAC region to support an ever-expanding roster of clients in this important market,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Group President, Civil Aviation. “Being close to our customers is a winning recipe for their success and ours. With a dedicated team in the same time zone, we will be able to work more closely with our clients in the region and complete their projects more efficiently.”
Modelled on our Ireland-based Lessor Client Operations team established in 2015, CAE is expanding its fully customizable technical support services delivered by in-region experts in records, mid-lease inspections, and delivery/redelivery of aircraft between regulatory agencies. The Malaysia-based team will enable CAE to deliver cost-effective solutions to Asian-based lessors and airlines in the post-pandemic environment. CAE’s Aircraft Technical Support Services will complement the company’s existing Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) and Design office already based in Singapore.
About CAE Aircraft Technical Support Services
As a global leader in the provision of technical support services to the aviation industry, the CAE Aircraft Technical Support Services team specializes in a range of aircraft support solutions. They deliver the expertise and services required to cover all aspects of your needs. Their Aircraft Technical Support Services include EASA-approved CAMO, EASA Part 21 Design and Powerplant Borescope inspection service supported by a global consultant pool, technical records review and management, structural and composite repair review, engine management and support, helicopter support services and material procurement and logistics support. Our single point-of-contact project approach provides our clients with a simplified communication channel.
About CAE
CAE equips people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, CAE digitalize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, CAE empower pilots, airlines, defence and security forces, and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, CAE is everywhere customers need them to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators, surgical manikins, and personalized training programs powered by artificial intelligence. CAE is investing their time and resources into building the next generation of cutting-edge, digitally immersive training and critical operations solutions while keeping positive environmental, social and governance (ESG) impact at the core of their mission. Today and tomorrow, CAE will make sure that their customers are ready for the moments that matter.
Source: CAE Press Release
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The US Chamber of Commerce has published its latest article entitled, “The Most Important Issues Facing the Aviation Industry Today” by Sean Ludwig, Editorial Director, Digital, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Check out full article below.
“Air travel and the aviation-centered economy have begun to soar back to pre-pandemic levels, with U.S. airlines reporting record bookings for summer travel in June 2022. Along with this, however, has come a steady increase in flight cancellations due to labor shortages.
Carol B. Hallett, Of Counsel to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, asked the top questions leaders should know about the aviation industry in 2022.
With many people traveling this summer, they are noticing first-hand that airlines are facing major challenges, including numerous flight cancellations and delays. What are some of the underlying issues?
It is not a happy situation for the passengers or the airlines, but it is almost beyond our control. A lot of the issues boil down to there simply being a lack of workforce. That is from pilots to mechanics, to air traffic controllers, to ground crews, you name it. Unfortunately, that is not unique to the industry; almost every single business is faced with the same problem right now. The best thing we can do to correct this issue is to grow the talent pipelines that get these workers in the door. Airlines are working hard to recruit tomorrow’s workforce, and that cannot happen overnight. We will have two different panels on this topic at the summit this year, and I look forward to learning more about the strategies these airlines intend to employ.
Safety and security remain top issues for commercial aviation companies. What are they doing to continue improving in these areas?
If there is any one universal top priority of every airline worldwide, it is ensuring the safety and security of their passengers, crew, and the greater public. And even with workforce challenges and all the issues confronting the airline industry, they continue to maintain an unwavering commitment to safety and security. I feel highly confident that that will not change or lessen as the industry evolves.
What is the airline industry doing to promote and achieve more sustainability in air travel?
A more appropriate question might be, what isn’t the industry doing right now to achieve more sustainable air travel? I would say there are a few big things happening to achieve that.
First, we are redeveloping old technology — creating better engines, modeling more aerodynamic planes, and utilizing technology that makes sure planes get from point A to B as fast as possible with as minimal a carbon footprint as possible. Second, aviation fuel and engines are changing, with the industry looking at hydrogen, developing biofuels, and inventing new cleaner mixtures. The concept of electric airplanes is also very popular. Whoever thought ten years ago that we’d be talking about adding electric airplanes? Lastly, the industry is reinventing its day-to-day, seeing where it can cut flight time, shorten routes, and be more sustainable overall. It will be a long process, but the industry has made tremendous progress.
What role should the U.S. government and the Federal Aviation Administration play in improving today’s air travel?
Transportation has more regulations than many other industries. And that’s understandable because when you use equipment to move people, you need to ensure that everything is safe. However, the U.S. government and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should be swift and efficient in their oversight as it relates to not only regulation of the industry but also how companies can implement improvements. Burdensome regulatory requirements can add ten-plus years to a project before approval, and that is never going to be acceptable in growth and innovation. While the FAA’s role in safety is essential, overregulation can be just as dangerous as under-regulation. At the end of the day, red tape can stifle innovation, so I think the government can work on getting things done a bit more efficiently.
The promise of commercial supersonic flight between continents appears to be on the verge of returning. And we might soon be able to take electrically powered air taxis around cities. How long will it take for supersonic flights and eVTOL to be accessible to the public?
These new technologies are exciting, but their timelines are still somewhat uncertain. Regulatory, safety, and noise concerns will certainly challenge these companies for years to come, but I also think COVID has impacted the timelines. Businesses, in some cases, lost two years of development, all faced staggering workforce issues, and we, unfortunately, saw several companies in the sector fold under the pressure. I am confident we will see this technology available to the public in the next decade as businesses recover from these challenges. We are all rooting for their success. The experts on the topic will be at the summit, so do not miss it.
Finally, as one of the executives leading the upcoming Global Aerospace Summit in mid-September, why should people plan to attend the event?
The nation’s eyes are on the aviation industry more so than ever before. When passengers think of aviation nowadays, they think of a post-COVID return to normalcy, they think of vacation, they may think of cancellations and delays, and they, of course, think of the excitement of flight. This is why it is so important to hear from the leaders of this industry and learn what they’re thinking. That’s what the Summit offers, a chance to listen, learn, and hear from these CEOs in a way we do not always get to. It will be fun, enlightening, informative, and an amazing networking opportunity.
This event has grown from just a couple of dozen people to now around 1,000 people participating. I am retiring later this year, so this will be my twentieth and final Summit since starting it way back in 2002. It is only fitting to make it bigger and better than ever before. We have come a long way. I don’t believe that any other organization has the reach or capability that the U.S. Chamber has to connect people worldwide.”
Source: US Chamber of Commerce Press Release | Sean Ludwig
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Russian Pilots are being encouraged by the countries Deputy Ministry of Industry and Trade, Oleg Bocharov, to become aircraft mechanics themselves.
“Together with the Ministry of transport we should prepare and certify pilots as universal soldiers: they should be pilots and mechanics at the same time. And the equipment should include the possibility of field repairs,” said Bocharov during a session at the Eastern Economic Forum.
It was further explained by Bocharov that some aircraft should be modular and allow pilots to replace parts and change the configuration of the cabin themselves.
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A group of University of Nebraska at Omaha students visited Offutt Air Force Base this summer to test out a flight simulator for an application they have been tasked to create.
“They are working to solve a problem identified by Bockscar by creating a customized in-flight calculator application,” said Alex Mathews, Walter Scott Junior Scholarship Program coordinator.
Bockscar is an Air Force program that identifies emerging technologies with the goal of creating useful applications for aircrew.
Mathews accompanied them to the base where each took a turn at flying in an RC-135 simulator. By partnering with the U.S. Department of Defense, the interns get the opportunity to utilize their design thinking and coding skills while also learning the skills needed to collaborate with and support a client.
“The app will provide mathematical support to calculate various conversions like temperature, fuel types, airspeed units, fuel state estimates and various weather factors critical to aviation,” said Maj. Bryan Allebone, Air Combat Command evaluator navigator.
The 55th Wing Innovation Office, which provides engineering support to the ACC Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Program, recognized that there is a missing element in flight calculations over the past few years. A specialized calculator known as an E-6B, performs basic and advanced flight functions and formulas that aviators use to double check aircraft systems and document various functions of the flight mission.
Students experienced flight simulations to gather the requirements, gain insight into how the Air Force would use the app, and how it looks and feels when they’re flying.
Maj. Damon Wagoner, 55th Operations Group deputy chief for special projects, trained the students.
“I am so proud of my team for leaning in and delivering this app that has the potential to serve over 150,000 individuals in our military. Being able to assist in this way has been a once-in-a lifetime experience,” said Bella Donovan, team leader and a UNO sophomore majoring in mathematics and economics.
The students are recipients of the Walter Scott, Jr. Scholarship Program and are pursuing degrees in a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines.
The app is currently in testing and development with a projected release date in early fall pending cybersecurity evaluation and user feedback results.
Source: Offutt Air Force Base Press Release
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