At a time when Boeing is predicting the need for 127,000 new commercial pilots n North America over the next 20 years, the acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Dan Elwell is quoted as saying at a recent forum on the aviation workforce that: “We have a diminishing supply of qualified pilots, mechanics, and technicians.”
Bitrez, one of the UK’s leading manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals is showcasing its capabilities at Advanced Engineering 2018. Based in Wigan, Bitrez manufactures high performance synthetic resin, catalysts and curing agents for world-class companies across aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, oil and gas and general industrial. Bitrez also offers toll conversion as well as
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday joined Airbus executives, city and county leaders from Mobile, and industry and educational partners in breaking ground for Flight Works Alabama, the new aviation experience center to be built in Mobile. In May 2017, Ivey announced plans to build the hands-on instructional facility, with the goal to bolster Alabama’s
Seabury Solutions, a subsidiary of New York-based Seabury Capital Group and one of the market leader in providing Information Technology solutions for the aviation industry, has announced that Ravn Air Group had selected the company’s Alkym® Management and Control System for Aircraft Maintenance. Alkym is expected to streamline and increase the operating efficiency of the
HAITE Aviation Training Singapore (referred to as HAITE Singapore), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sichuan Haite High-Tech Co. of Chengdu, China (HAITE Group), has signed a training agreement with China Eastern Airlines (CEA), one of China’s three major airlines. Making this announcement at the 15th Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2018), PEH Teng Keng, General
Boeing has taken on 600 employees and new hires to sort out delivery problems at its Renton, Washington plant which it blames on a shortage of engines and fuselages. The company is yet to confirm how many retirees it intends to take on. The move comes ahead of the plane giant’s release of August order
Satcom Direct (SD) is the newest Value Added Manufacturer (VAM) and service provider for Iridium Certus aviation products. SD will be designing and manufacturing new terminals for compatibility with the Iridium Certus service, while also providing the service direct to the business aviation community. The new products and services are being added to the SD
Rockwell Collins has been selected by Coptersafety to provide three turnkey integrated Level D helicopter dome-based complete visual systems. The systems include multiple EP-8100® image generators, 4K ultra-high resolution, liquid crystal over silicon (LCoS) laser-illuminated projectors, a 240 degree by 80 degree motion-compatible dome display, night vision goggle capability and additional channels for camera systems,
ARGUS International (ARGUS) has launched its Second in Command (SIC) Gateway Program, the program’s goal is to recognize valuable safety related experience beyond hours in the air, and to qualify pilots with quality experience to meet and/or exceed the ARGUS TripCHEQ SIC minimums. “ARGUS recognizes more than flight hours determine the competency and qualification of
Zurich-based aviation consulting firm Amros-Global GmbH and Munich-based AviTrader CS GmbH announced the formation of a new cooperation to increase the portfolio of aviation consulting services. The new venture consolidates the extensive consulting expertise of both companies. Amros-Global and AviTrader CS offers a one-shop-stop portfolio of aviation consulting services for airlines, MRO providers and aircraft
