Pilot Training Archives

Evidence-based pilot training gets impetus with Airbus contract

by Richard Schuurman | May 4, 2022 | Aerospace, Airbus | 0 comments

China’s Loong Air is the first airline that has signed up for a new flight training concept that has recently been adopted by Airbus. The so-called Evidence-Based Training (EBT) improves the pilot’s competencies in dealing with unexpected situations. Iberia has...

Insight Wednesday 18 December 2019: Uncertainty reigns after Boeing suspends MAX production

by Ernest Arvai | Dec 18, 2019 | Southwest Airlines | 0 comments

The Boeing announcement that it is temporarily suspending production of the 737 MAX has resulted in uncertainty and confusion throughout the industry, as the lack of transparency that is the Boeing modus operandi has once again raised its ugly head. The employees at...

Insight Monday 16 December 2019: Unrealistic Training and Return to Service Expectations for MAX

by Ernest Arvai | Dec 16, 2019 | Southwest Airlines | 1 comment

Gary Kelly, in a recent interview, indicated that Southwest would train all of their 9,700 pilots over a 30 day period prior to re-introducing the MAX into their schedule. Those estimates may be somewhat unrealistic, however, if additional simulator training is...