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Industry perspectives on AI safeguards emerge as EASA develops a human-centred aviation training framework. 17 February 2026
Avsoft International is pleased to announce the signing of a new training agreement with Air Tengri, based in Kazakhstan, further strengthening Avsoft’s presence in Central Asia and supporting the airline’s continued operational growth. 17 February 2026
Florida Invests $8M to Boost Aviation Maintenance Training and MRO Capacity Amid Workforce Shortages
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded more than $8 million to expand aviation maintenance capacity and advanced technical training programmes, as the state continues to respond to persistent workforce shortages in aerospace and defence. 16 February 2026
TRU Simulation + Training has received FAA Level D qualification for its Cessna Citation Ascend full flight simulator, with EASA qualification anticipated later in 2026. 16 February 2026
Runway closures at Dublin and Cork airports caused by air traffic controller staffing shortages have underscored the severity of aviation training pipeline failures now affecting operational capacity across multiple European nations. 16 February 2026
Is cabin crew CRM training fit for purpose? Helen Heenan, Personnel Licensing Policy Specialist at the UK CAA, points out some issues with the current thinking. 16 February 2026
Avenger Flight Group Topco, LLC, parent company of global aviation simulation and pilot‑training provider Avenger Flight Group, has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. 12 February 2026
Austrian Airlines has completed integration of Virtual Reality training into its Airbus A320 type rating programme, following a three-year development project with Airbus and Lufthansa Aviation Training. 12 February 2026
infoWERK has launched Aviation Competence+, a digital competence system designed to strengthen theoretical knowledge application and operational confidence among flight dispatchers. 12 February 2026
DHL Air (UK) Ltd. has enhanced its pilot training capabilities with the installation of a custom‑built Boeing 777 flight training device at its East Midlands Airport training centre. 11 February 2026
The conference programme for the World Aviation Training Summit 2026 is now available, with early-bird registration open across four dedicated streams covering pilot training, cabin crew operations, maintenance training, and ab initio development. 11 February 2026
Diamond Aircraft has established Diamond Authorized Training Centers (DATC), a branded network of European flight schools operating Diamond aircraft. 11 February 2026
FTD.aero has completed the delivery and installation of a type‑representative B73M Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) at IFA, International Flight Academy. 10 February 2026
Nearly 80% of cabin crew have experienced startle or surprise events during their careers, with two-thirds reporting lasting anxiety afterward, yet no standardised training exists to help them manage these reactions, according to research presented here for the first time. 10 February 2026
FlightSafety International has launched a standardised Advanced Circling and Visual Approach training course, addressing high-risk manoeuvring scenarios that contribute to approach and landing accidents. 5 February 2026
French flight training organization Mermoz Academy has installed a third ALSIM AL250 FNPT II simulator at its Tours base, bringing total ALSIM devices at the school to four. 5 February 2026
Skyborne launches a new partial pathway for FAA PPL holders, allowing students to join at Instrument Rating stage and progress through Part 141 training. 5 February 2026
CAE delivers full-flight simulator for Eve Air Mobility eVTOL aircraft to Embraer-CAE Training Services. First training device supports certification activities and commercial pilot training before aircraft entry-into-service. 5 February 2026
TAG Aviation extends three-year agreement with CAE for pilot training across Asia and Europe facilities. 4 February 2026
Dynamic Advanced Training has agreed a strategic collaboration with Sylvester Aviation Services, an EASA‑approved Cabin Crew Training Organisation (CCTO), to expand access to European‑regulated cabin crew and safety training from its Dubai training centre. 3 February 2026