State of the Art Training for Next-Gen Pilots

Acron Aviation and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a new agreement to deliver yet another Boeing 787 Full Flight Simulator. Creating operational growth for the airline and a commitment to cutting edge pilot training. For the new and current 787 pilots, this is a great investment in training quality, safety and accessibility. With ANA’s widebody operations continuing to grow, an additional simulator will streamline training much more efficiently. More resources, more scheduling availability, and less waiting time for the pilots upgrading, transitioning, or even just for recurrent training.

Rumor Mill Says Most Dev Work is Finished for Long-Delayed Cargo Carrier

Boeing’s 777X might be getting close to certification, according to pundits watching the process from afar–at least, that’s what the rumor mill says. The biggest issue for the 777-9s had to do with thrust links breaking under vibration, a problem that quickly grounded the test fleet when it came to light. Beefed up linkages, and some extra engineering-hours invested seem to have things back on the right track, and not a moment too soon. Scott Hamilton of Leeham News reported on the issue with some confidence, believing that the 777-9 will be coming out of the oven pretty soon. “Boeing sees the program is finally on track for certification this year and EIS next year..."  

Air India 787 Dreamliner Switches Moved To ‘Cutoff’ After Takeoff

In the wake of the preliminary report released by the India Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) indicating that the fuel switches for both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in June had been moved from ‘Run’ to ‘Cutoff,’ both Boeing and the FAA have said the fuel switches in Boeing commercial aircraft are safe.