Training
APATS 2026's second day pushes competency-based pilot training from theory toward daily practiceSessions at the Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit covered folding CBTA into airlines' existing safety and training-management systems, AI-assisted debriefing tools, and using VR to free up simulator time for advanced scenarios. A new regulatory stream on simulator qualification drew 75 participants in its first year.
2 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Halldale (Civil Aviation Training magazine)· Emma Vandore, Atul Chandra
This Week
Technology
The Icelandic carrier is switching its entire fleet from paper technical logs to Ultramain Systems' electronic logbook, aiming for faster defect resolution and real-time coordination between flight crews and maintenance teams. Ultramain's tool is already used by airlines on five continents.
2 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aircraft IT
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Training
FAA-certified training centre PlaneSym debuted an Airbus A320 type-rating course and a new platform, PlaneSym Portal, that consolidates compliance tracking, scheduling and simulator maintenance into one system. The company argues operators currently juggle too many disconnected tools to manage training data well.
1 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Training
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is making Boeing's CBTA training library available to participating flight schools under its oversight, which Boeing calls a first for a regulator. The move aims to standardise pilot training as Southeast Asia braces for demand for tens of thousands of new pilots.
1 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Boeing
Training
Astrom Training Solutions has introduced the GUN Model, which links task, competency and observable-behaviour scores so a failing grade always points to its underlying cause. The company says the approach cuts down on inconsistent grading between instructors and produces cleaner data for spotting training trends.
31 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Training
The company's executives argue that around 95% of "meets standard" grades lack supporting behavioural detail, undermining what CBTA and EBT are meant to deliver. They are positioning their own AI-assisted grading platform, Amris CMS, as a fix — a claim worth reading as a vendor's pitch, not independent verification.
31 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Halldale (Civil Aviation Training magazine)· Andy O'Shea and Cedric Paillard (Amris Aviation)
Commercial Aviation
Discover Airlines will launch seasonal routes from Frankfurt to Glasgow, Bristol and Inverness in summer 2027, plus a Munich-Glasgow link. It becomes the only carrier flying nonstop from Frankfurt to all three British destinations.
31 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Air Service One
This Quarter
Technology
Ornge has rolled out Ramco's Digital Task Card and Mechanic Anywhere mobile app across all its maintenance bases, letting technicians sign off work digitally on its AW-139 helicopters and PC-12 aircraft. The system is built to meet Transport Canada's compliance requirements.
27 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aircraft IT
Technology
The A320 operator is in final regulatory review with Cyprus's aviation authority for a paperless cockpit documentation system.
26 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aircraft IT
Technology
Nearly 90% of the Spanish carrier's pilots are now using StorkJet's flight-path optimisation tool on every flight.
26 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aircraft IT
Training
EATS 2026 previews sessions on simulator technology, competency-based training and the pilot pipeline ahead of the event.
24 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Training
The latest EFOS update extends the dashboard-style training overview from EFOS Mobile onto iPad, and gives trainers qualification-reporting tools previously limited to the desktop version. Evoke says it's working toward a consistent design across EFOS Web, Mobile and iPad.
24 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Evoke Systems
Training
The 737 MAX and A320neo devices passed factory acceptance testing and are built to align with EASA's upcoming training-device framework.
21 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Training
The new stream gives training organisations a focused space to work through how the incoming Flight Simulation Training Device framework will affect them.
18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Technology
The offline-capable tool has NATO approval for classified information, aimed at operators who can't send data to external servers.
17 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aircraft IT
Manufacturers
Boeing delivered 53 jets in July against Airbus's 67, keeping Airbus ahead by 51 aircraft for the year so far.
12 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: AeroTime· Ian Molyneaux
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Training
A new capability-based framework replaces fixed device categories, asking what training is needed rather than what a simulator can technically do.
4 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Halldale (Civil Aviation Training magazine)· Emma Vandore
Crew Management
Nearly 99% of eligible pilots voted, approving a contract that nearly doubles first-officer pay by 2028 and moves scheduling onto NavBlue's bidding platform.
1 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Aero Crew News· CrewDesk
Training
The compliance software firm says slow credential recognition across borders is doing as much damage as the headline shortage numbers suggest.
15 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Comply365· Mark Lennon
Technology
The regulator's competition challenges teams to demonstrate AI-based aviation tools under real operating conditions.
7 Jul 2026 · 1 min read
Source: EASA
This Year
Industry & Business
The trade body now expects a $23 billion industry net profit, down from an earlier $41 billion forecast, after jet fuel prices were projected to jump 70%. Middle Eastern carriers face outright losses from airspace closures even as most other regions stay profitable.
7 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Source: IATA
Technology
The updated guidance on machine-learning applications marks another step in the regulator's phased approach to certifying AI in aviation.
3 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Source: EASA
Technology
A new post from the flight-ops software maker argues that dashboards alone can create a false sense of control over daily operations.
3 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Evoke Systems
Flight Operations
The flight-dispatch platform consolidates flight plans, crew rosters, weather and NOTAMs into one interface aimed at cutting dispatcher workload.
3 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Bytron Aviation Systems· Dan Cook
Flight Operations
EFOS Mobile gives pilots, cabin crew, maintenance and other shift-based staff a smartphone view of their training records, competency heatmaps and course progress without needing a fixed workstation. Evoke Systems says the app also supports training frameworks such as CBTA, EBT and ATQP.
28 May 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Evoke Systems
Flight Operations
The flight-ops software maker's post argues that inconsistent, undocumented handovers quietly erode safety margins and operational efficiency.
19 May 2026 · 1 min read
Source: Evoke Systems
Training
The Ukrainian carrier is moving its evidence-based training and qualification tracking onto a digital platform rather than paper-based records.
17 Feb 2026 · 1 min read
Source: prodefis