Civil Aviation Training Magazine

The #WATS2025 registration is open, with early bird rates available! The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) will be taking place on 7-10th April 2025 in Orlando, Florida. We look forward to seeing you there.

Halldale Celebrates Women of Aviation Week! Aviation thrives because of the incredible women shaping its future—#pilots, engineers, air traffic controllers, trainers, and countless others behind the scenes. At Halldale Group, we recognise the vital role women play in every part of the industry and remain committed to bringing together the aviation training community. As we mark 115 years since the first female pilot’s license, let’s look ahead: How can we inspire and equip the next generation? Progress doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through action. Let’s keep pushing for an aviation industry where everyone can thrive. #WOAW #WomeninAviation #WomeninAviationTraining

The #WATS2025 Early Bird rates have been extended for a few more days—giving you extra time to secure your spot at the world’s largest #aviation training event at the best possible price! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with global aviation #training leaders, gain industry insights, and explore the latest innovations. But act fast, this special offer ends this Saturday, 8th March 2025! Register now and save:

Epic Flight Academy is now accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) for its #flight #training programs and #aviation maintenance technician (AMT) training program in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Joby Aviation, Inc. announced its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Shareholder Letter, detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024. The company reports record progress on #aircraft certification and prepares for first passenger flights in 2025.

Archer Aviation has unveiled a “Launch Edition” commercialization program for its Midnight #aircraft. The goal of this program is to establish a pragmatic and repeatable commercialization playbook to deploy Midnight in dozens of early adopter markets in advance of type certification of the aircraft by the FAA.

European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH (EAT) is transforming its #pilot recurrent #training with the introduction of an immersive virtual reality (#VR) solution, elevating its emergency and #safety equipment training to new heights.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new plan to supercharge the hiring of air traffic controllers. This follows a tour of the FAA's Academy at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, where Secretary Duffy met with FAA officials and academy students to highlight the critical role air traffic controllers play in keeping the American people safe. #ATC

Copa Airlines is enhancing pilot #training with Takeoff Trim’s WebXR content. This immersive eLearning enables #pilots to practice and validate procedures and walk-around in a #virtual environment before entering a #flight training device.

For the first time since 1946, #flight training has resumed at Tuskegee University through a partnership with LIFT Academy. The training center is based at the storied Moton Field, and the first class of LIFT Academy students has begun their #training.