Global Pilot Training Group and Simulator Manufacturer L3Harris Commercial Aviation has appointed Mr. William Matthews as the Head of Sales for Airline Training.
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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne which operates Pilot Training facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States has appointed Mr. William Hulse as the Sales and Marketing Manger at its UK facility.
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FlightSafety International, the premier professional aviation training company, and Dronamics, developers of unmanned aerial systems for shipping commercial and special cargo applications, signed an agreement at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE), May 23-25 in Geneva.
With this agreement, FlightSafety will develop and deliver a state-of-the art training for Dronamics pilots. Future training development opportunities also exists for Dronamics maintenance and dispatch personnel.
“We’re well known in the market for our long-standing OEM relationships,” said Nate Speiser, FlightSafety’s EVP of Sales & Marketing. “Being on the ground floor of the unmanned flight industry with Dronamics is proof of our focus on the future as well. Our mission is to ensure the most prepared pilots in the industry – no matter the type of aircraft.”
Dronamics is an unmanned cargo airline started by two brothers, Svilen and Konstantin Rangelov, in 2014. DHL and Hellmann have previously announced partnerships with Dronamics on same-day cargo delivery middle mile service throughout Europe and Australia. Dronamics’ near future plans involve growing their operation to become the first long-range cargo drone airline.
“For us at Dronamics, safety is the foundation of successful operations. This is why we are partnering with FlightSafety International to offer ongoing support in state-of-the-art training for our pilots and engineers,” said Sergio Oliveira e Silva, COO, Dronamics. “As we accelerate toward our first commercial flights later this year, FlightSafety will ensure our remote pilots are always trained to maintain the highest standards in operational excellence and safety. Our joint future plans include the co-development of an academy that will ensure we are well placed to meet the resourcing requirements of running the first UAV long-range cargo airline.”
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
About Dronamics
Dronamics is a fast-growing manufacturer and operator of long-range UAVs, on a mission to transform the mobility of goods worldwide. Its proprietary Black Swan aircraft is built for cargo, carrying 350 kg at a distance of up to 2,500 km, while powered by clean and energy efficient technologies. It can land anywhere, including unpaved strips, opening new trade routes and opportunities for remote communities. Operating at up to 80% lower cost than any aircraft in existence, the Black Swan enables same-day shipping over very long distances for a variety of industries, from pharma to food, from fashion to spare parts. DRONAMICS is IATA’s first Strategic Partner for drones worldwide and has been named by the European Commission as a Top 10 EU-Africa startup.
Source: FlightSafety Press Release
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CAE announced at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE2022) that it has signed a three-year extension to its pilot training agreement with TAG Aviation, a leading business aviation provider.
“Safety is TAG Aviation’s number one priority, and CAE’s training gives our pilots the knowledge and confidence to deliver the peace of mind our customers expect when they fly with us,” said Andrew Kilvington, Head of Training & Standards, TAG Aviation Europe. “The quality of CAE’s training and their global training network have made them a trusted partner since 2010.”
“CAE is in the business of enhancing human performance and operational safety with the most innovative technology, and we are happy that TAG Aviation continues to place its confidence in us for their pilot training,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Group President, Civil Aviation. “We have a valued relationship with TAG Aviation, and they can count on us to provide the industry-leading training experience they have come to expect from CAE.”
As part of this agreement, TAG Aviation pilots will receive customized training on the Airbus A320, Bombardier Challenger 604, Challenger 605, Bombardier Global 7500, Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier Global Vision, Bombardier Global 6500, Dassault Falcon 2000Ex EASy, Falcon 7X EASy II, Gulfstream 450/550 and Gulfstream 650, at CAE Dallas, CAE Montreal, CAE London Burgess Hill and CAE Dubai business aviation training centres. CAE is the exclusive training provider of TAG Aviation’s entities in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Source: CAE Press Release
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CAE announced at the 2022 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE2022) that it has extended its business aviation, commercial aviation and maintenance training agreement with Global Jet, a premier business aviation services provider and operator, until 2026.
“From Commercial Aviation Training to Business Aviation Training, Global Jet is happy to have a partner like CAE with innovative training on a wide range of aircraft at locations around the world,” said Antoine David, Managing Director, Global Jet. “Thanks to the training they receive at CAE, our pilots and maintenance technicians have the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the safety of our operations and the success of our business.”
“CAE is uniquely positioned to provide pilot and maintenance training to Global Jet, whose diverse fleet includes both business jets and bizliners,” said Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Group President, Civil Aviation. “This contract renewal is a testament to CAE’s expertise in business and commercial aviation and the tailored training we have been proud to deliver to Global Jet for more than 15 years.”
As part of this agreement, CAE will provide training on the Challenger 300/350, Challenger 604, Global Express, Global Vision, Global 7500, Falcon 7X EASy II, Falcon 2000 EASy II, Falcon 900 EX, Falcon 900 EASy II, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Boeing 767, Boeing 787, Boeing 737/BBJ and Embraer ERJ145 platforms.
Source: CAE Press Release
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Partner Announcement – Aviationfly.com belongs to the same Group as AFM.aero:
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As you may know, Aviationfly is a digital platform aiming to help aspiring pilots on their journey to start pilot training – by answering the how and the where question of becoming a pilot.
The platform has been operating for two years now and in that time has engaged with more than 50,000 aspiring pilots from all over the world. The platform currently gets more than 70,000 visits monthly and is continuing to grow on a month by month basis.
Over the past few years we have become experts in the lead generation of international aspiring pilots and have identified our platform’s strengths, weaknesses, and the value we can bring to flight schools.
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Aspiring Pilot Leads that come through the platform are collected, pre-filtered and categorized by us according to our Flight School Partners preference. With this product, you will not only get more leads (coming in from our platform in addition to yours) but also filtered leads increasing the probability of conversion.
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The Irish Aviation Authority released the following announcement:
“If you are resident in EU, from June 21 onwards you will need an EU licence to fly in the EU, regardless of whether the aircraft is registered in Union or not.
From midnight on 20th June 2022, an aircraft (under the scope of the EU Basic Regulation) either registered in the EU, or registered in a third country and operated by an aircraft operator established, residing or with a principal place of business in the EU, must be flown by a pilot holding an appropriate EU Part-FCL pilot licence or a temporary certificate of validation, issued in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723.
Note that pilots holding a third-country pilot licence can continue to fly Irish-registered ‘Annex I’ aircraft (i.e. aircraft not within the scope of the EU Basic Regulation) under the existing provisions of Aeronautical Notice P.21 – view/download at Acceptance of Flight Crew Licences.”
Source: Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Press Release
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During the 130th Regular Executive Board of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), on May 19, pilot leaders adopted a resolution opposing any attempts to increase the retirement age for professional airline pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), at the direction of Congress with the 2007 Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act (P.L. 110-135), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) currently mandate that airline pilots in multi-crew operations must retire at age 65.
“This discussion is yet another attempt to distract the conversation from the real issue which is the failure of airlines to deliver on a key goal of the multibillion-dollar relief plan Congress provided them during the pandemic which was to effectively manage air-service operations as travel resumes,” said Capt. Joe DePete, ALPA president. “ALPA strongly opposes this proposed legislation as there is no reason to change the retirement age today and doing so would only increase costs for airlines as well as introduce unnecessary risks to passengers and crew alike.”
Increasing the retirement age will have significant unintended consequences and will displace pilots. Those airline pilots over 65 will be forced to leave the most desirable international routes to bid for domestic ones because the international age limit set by ICAO is 65. When age 65+ airline pilots return to domestic-only flying, they will then displace more junior pilots and both cohorts may require training on different aircraft, adding to the training costs of air carriers. Furthermore, most regional airline pilots leave the regional industry long before age 65 for more lucrative jobs at mainline or low-cost carriers or other opportunities. Therefore, the pool of domestic-service pilots will not increase appreciably without additional training costs or disruptions.
“ALPA is prepared to collaborate with anyone who comes to the table, in good faith, and work together to help our industry navigate this challenging period. However, we will not allow anyone to exploit this current moment to divert attention away from their mismanagement of the pandemic relief, while attempting to weaken aviation safety,” added DePete.
Currently, many U.S. airlines are claiming they cannot hire pilots fast enough as the aviation industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and air travel demand rebounds. In a recent letter to the lobbying organizations for most U.S. carriers, ALPA highlighted the significant rise in recent flight delays and cancelations plaguing U.S. carriers despite receiving $63 billion in taxpayer subsidies. While a few airlines have rightly admitted that their failure to plan has resulted in pilot training backlogs and operational meltdowns, others are trying to use this crisis of their own making to weaken safety regulations that make certain pilots are properly qualified and trained.
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Founded in 1931, ALPA is the largest airline pilot union in the world and represents more than 64,000 pilots at 39 U.S. and Canadian airlines.
Source: ALPA Press Release
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