FAA report proposes sweeping rewrite of Part 141 flight training rules
A 471-page industry report released through the FAA’s Part 141 modernization docket proposes a sweeping rewrite of how…
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Airbus prepares pilot cadets for flight in four new Elixir training aircraft
A flight school in Europe, 100% owned by Airbus, has acquired the first of eight fuel efficient Elixir…
flydubai and CAE announce plans to open pilot training facility
flydubai announced plans to open a $56 million Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) and training facility set to be fully…
Emirates Flight Training Academy expands pilot program; welcomes new aircraft
Emirates has announced that it is expanding its Flight Training Academy program to provide a reliable influx of…
Top 5 smart strategies to pay for your flight training
Pursuing a career as a pilot is a dream for many, but the cost of flight training can…
Boeing and flight training company CAE sign deal to enhance aviation safety
At the Paris Air Show 2023, Boeing and Canadian flight training company CAE (formerly Canadian Aviation Electronics) have…
Emirates expands flight training academy with $4.3M worth of new aircraft fleet
Emirates is expanding its flight training academy with an addition of $4.3M worth of new aircraft fleet. The…
Delta Air Lines launches Propel Flight Academy; classes to start June 2023
If you’re interested in becoming a commercial pilot, we have some good news. Delta Air Lines is launching…
Qantas to open new purpose-built flight training center in Sydney
Qantas announced that it is opening a multimillion-dollar purpose-built flight crew training center in Sydney as it prepares…
Diversifying the pilot pipeline: United Aviate cadet Natalie shares her story
There’re so many different routes into a career in aviation and we at AeroTime love hearing them all.…
Two Jordanian Air Force pilots killed in plane crash during training
Two Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) pilots were killed when their plane crashed during a training exercise on…
United Airlines to invest in expanding largest flight training facility
United Airlines announced that it is expanding its Denver flight training center, which the airline says is, “the…
Want to be a pilot at Qantas? Here’s a guide to the airline’s training programs
In its recent Pilot and Technician Outlook for 2021-2040, Boeing anticipates that 612,000 new pilots are needed to…
From flight attendant to pilot: United Aviate cadet Ricki shares her story
Most people become pilots when they’re in their twenties and have dreamed of it since being a child.…
How do you become an airline pilot? Options, costs & other factors to consider
April 26 marks International Pilots’ Day. It’s been a rough couple of years for the profession, with the…
What has caused the current pilot shortage in the United States?
A shortage of pilots in the US has led to airlines cutting schedules and having to boost pay…
Airbus inaugurates new pilot training campus; 11 cadets hired by Volotea
Airbus Flight Academy Europe (AFAE), a 100% subsidiary of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has inaugurated a new pilot…
Exosonic contracted to study supersonic aggressor drones
United States-based startup Exosonic was awarded a contract by the US Air Force (USAF) to develop a low-boom…