- Airshow - Civil Aviation University of China Opts for FlightSafety King Air Simulator[Apr. 15, 2015]
FlightSafety International received an order from the Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) to design and manufacture a King Air C90GTx full-motion simulator. The device, which is expected to receive level D qualification from China's CAAC, will be an integral part of the university's ab initio pilot training programs. Delivery to the university's Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, campus is slated for the first quarter of 2016.
- Airbus Official Urges Major Pilot Training Changes[Apr. 12, 2015]
A senior Airbus Group NV safety official has urged revamping pilot training world-wide, in one of the most forceful industry warnings to date about the dangers of undue reliance on aircraft automation.
- Airbus and SIAEC to Strengthen Collaboration by Establishing Maintenance Training Services in Singapore[Mar. 16, 2015]
Signifying Airbus' latest milestone to become even closer to its customers and partners and to support them around the globe, Airbus and SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) have entered into an agreement to provide maintenance and engineering training services for Airbus aircraft in Singapore.
- 10 Female Pilots Join Xiamen Airlines[Mar. 12, 2015]
Ten new female pilots are about to start their flying career with Xiamen Airlines after half a year's pre-job training.
- Independence Aviation Signs "Sun Flyer" Deposit Agreement[Mar. 11, 2015]
Independence Aviation (IA) has signed a Deposit Agreement with Aero Electric Aircraft Corp. (AEAC) for an early delivery position on a "Sun Flyer" solar-electric training system being developed by AEAC.
- China Issues More Airline Pilot Licenses[Mar. 01, 2015]
China's valid licenses to fly civil aircraft grew 12.3 percent to reach 39,881 at the end of 2014, alleviating the lack of airline pilots, official data showed on Sunday.
- CAAC Releases Report on Chinese Pilot Development 2014[Feb. 28, 2015]
As of Dec. 31, 2014, there are 39,881 valid Chinese pilot licenses, an increase of 12.3 percent from 35,505 a year earlier, according to the Annual Report of Chinese Airlines Pilot Development 2014 released by the Flight Standards Department of CAAC.
- Airbus-SIA Joint Venture Cleared by Competition Watchdog[Feb. 16, 2015]
A proposed joint venture between Airbus Services Asia Pacific and Singapore Airlines Limited has been cleared for take-off by the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS).
- 10 TransAsia Pilots Suspended After Failing Skills Test[Feb. 12, 2015]
10 TransAsia ATR pilots have been banned from flying temporarily after failing a flight skills test ordered after last week's plane crash that killed at least 42 people, the island's aviation regulator said today.
- TransAsia Airways Pilot Test Results to Be Released[Feb. 11, 2015]
The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) is today scheduled to release the results of the first-stage re-examination of TransAsia Airways' pilots on their knowledge of operating ATR 72-type aircraft, saying that some had failed the test.