Stiffer Training Standards Also Needed To Sustain Market
The commercial flight training and simulation market is witnessing limited growth. Initial pilot training has declined significantly in North America and Europe as interest in a pilot career is low. Even in regions where interest is stronger, the costs of training have kept demand in check. Thus, the supply side of the market for type rating and recurrent training continues to consolidate in the hands of a few companies.
Selects Parker Aerospace To Provide Flight Controls, Hydraulic System For The MA700
China’s AVIC Aircraft Co. Ltd. is moving forward with the development of its MA700 regional turboprop, selecting Parker Aerospace to supply the flight control actuation and hydraulic system for the new aircraft. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony for the letters of intent for the work packages.
Devices Help Pinpoint Positioning And Location Data
Southwest Airlines plans to deploy survival ELTs across its fleet of 737 aircraft. The Kannad Survival Emergency Locator Transmitters will be acquired from McMurdo Group, and will eventually be aboard all 636 of the carrier's airplanes.
WindTracer LIDAR System To Help Dubai Air Navigation Services Make Landings More Efficient
A system to measures the strength and behavior of wake vortices caused by arriving aircraft has been commissioned and put in place at Dubai International Airport.Bayanat Airports Engineering & Supplies collaborated with Lockheed Martin to put in operation three WindTracer systems. Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS) is analyzing wake data from WindTracers to ensure that concepts to reduce aircraft separations and increase airport efficiency can be implemented while maintaining safety at the airport.
Dubai-Based Academy Prepares Pilots For Careers In Europe, Australia
Global pilot training group Airways Aviation announces the graduation of its first Aviation Foundation Course cadets at a ceremony held at its Dubai Knowledge Village campus recently.
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