Rethinking Training: Managing Compliance Training in a Post-LMS Era By Peter Mackay Editor–in–Chief Hazardous Cargo Bulletin HCB Monthly Recordkeeping • Managing compliance training in a post-LMS Era offers opportunities for efficiency gains, according to AQT Solutions The use of learning..
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Piers Bishop discusses improving the workplace with employee training software – Apr 11th, 2013 Software covers so many bases in the modern enterprise, making countless administrative processes easier for the manager. It tracks people’s hours, pay, absences, progress, aspirations, benefits, training,..
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Aviation training systems for air Traffic controllers enable air traffic controllers to be current in their position and well qualified as their work is very serious with zero margin for error. The air traffic controller training systems and proficiencies required to become an air..
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Today the FAA announced an innovative new FAA airline and airport surveillance and security program in partnership with NOAA, DoD, and DHS. A team has been comprised of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of..
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So, what was the world’s first airport and when did it first open? Many aviation professional and enthusiasts may be quite surprise to find that the first airport to operate scheduled international commercial aviation services was Hounslow Heath Aerodrome nearly..
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US Airlines Passenger Numbers for 2016 Just what was the total number of passengers that traveled on US airlines in 2016? The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics has just released US airlines passenger numbers for 2016 in the..
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WASHINGTON – US Airline On-Time Arrival report January 2017. The US Department of Transportation has announced today that the US airline on-time arrival rate is now down from January 2016 yet is up from December 2016. According to the reporting carriers,..
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FAA Airspace Workshops in Denver, Colorado February 28 -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today that they will be will holding 11 public information workshops in April and May 2017 focused on proposed airspace improvements in the Denver Metro Area...
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When was the first aviation training program created? May 21, 1917 Ohio State University trains pilots for World War 1 – 14 years after the Wright brothers launched their first flight, the U.S. War Department established Schools of Military Aeronautics at..
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Aviation Training Systems Comparisons When conducting aviation training systems comparisons, what are the top features and functions of great aviation training systems? This a crucial, overarching question to ask training software companies when making comparisons among the mix of aviation..
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Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents January 18– The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and #FlySafe, the general aviation (GA) group’s national safety campaign, aims to educate the GA community on the best practices to calculate and predict aircraft performance..
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How Many People are Employed in US Passenger Airlines? U.S. scheduled passenger airlines employed 4.0 percent more workers in October 2016 than in October 2015, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported today. October was the highest..
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Airline Financial Performance Report Q3 2016 – The 25 U.S. scheduled service passenger airlines reported an after-tax net profit as a group for the 14th consecutive quarter. In addition to the after-tax net profit of $3.8 billion based on net..
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FAA Air Travel Safety Video and Tips – November 15- With Thanksgiving quickly approaching on Thursday, November 24, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta is encouraging travelers to Fly Smart this holiday season. “I’m asking air travelers to..
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FAA Awards $90 Million in Infrastructure Grants to Airports WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced more than$90 million in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to six airports in Alabama, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Wyoming for..
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Congrats to one of our clients, CAE has announced a series of contracts, including training programs with airlines in North America and Asia, as well as the sale of 12 full flight simulators for airline training worldwide. These agreements are..
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FAA Dedicates New Las Vegas Air Traffic Control Facility – LAS VEGAS – Federal Aviation Administrator (FAA) Michael Huerta today joined federal and local officials to dedicate the new air traffic control facility at McCarran International Airport. The project includes..
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DOT Bans All Samsung Galaxy Note7 Phones From Airplanes October 14- WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), today announced it is issuing an..
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Will Your Aviation Training Be Winter Ready? September 30, 2016 – Winter is approaching quickly and the U.S. airports, airline flight crews, dispatchers, general aviation pilots, air traffic controllers, and manufacturers will begin using new Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) methods..
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WASHINGTON – New Small Drone Rules Start Today. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the implementation of the first operational rules for routine non-hobbyist use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or..
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FAA Section 333 vs Part 107, What Works for You? The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new small drone rule – formally known as Part 107 – is effective on August 29. You may also be wondering what happens to your..
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Get Ready for the New Small Drone Rule: FAA’s Drone Knowledge Test! A new world of opportunities for drone operators opens next week on August 29 when the new small drone rule for non-hobbyists becomes effective. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)..
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Boeing Forecasts Nearly $1.5 Million Pilots and Technicians Needed by 2035 Jul 27, 2016 – 16:04PM – Courtesy of Galleon Extraordinary demand for pilots, technicians, and cabin crew As global economies expand and airlines take delivery of tens of thousands of..
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July 6, 2015 FAA Awards NextGen Contract to Lockheed Martin – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin worth $344 million to develop and implement a new NextGen technology that will improve the efficiency of departures and arrivals,..
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WHAT DOES HUMAN FACTORS MEAN? Human factors and ergonomics is the “fit” between the user, equipment and their environments, describing the user’s capabilities and limitations in seeking to ensure that tasks, functions, information and the environment suit each user. To assess the..
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NextGen Data Comm for Los Angeles International Airport June 24 – NextGen is bringing new benefits to Los Angeles International Airport through a technology called Data Comm. Data Comm revolutionizes communications between air traffic controllers and pilots by replacing some..
Read More WASHINGTON – What are the DOT and FAA Rules for Drone Systems? Today, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has finalized the first operational rules for routine commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or “drones”), opening pathways..
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Simulation Training Company and SIMCOM New Training Center Simulation Training Company and SIMCOM Aviation Training have announced a collaboration to open a general and business aviation training center near Paris, France. The training center will be branded SIMCOM Aviation Training..
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Why is the FAA Planning Low-Level Flight Inspections Near DC Airport? On Saturday, June 11, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operated several low-level aircraft approaches below 1,000 feet in the vicinity of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Pentagon, and..
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CAE Overview CAE Top Simulation & Training Company. CAE is a global leader in delivering training for the civil aviation, defense and security and health care markets. We design and integrate the industry’s most comprehensive training solutions, anchored by the knowledge..
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