The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how pilots are taught.

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For those who have been around the airline industry for a while, it is well known that change is a constant, and even minor updates to procedures or systems can have a significant impact on front-line ...

REPORTER CHANDI CHAPMAN BREAKS IT DOWN. THE COMMUNITY COLLE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFERS AN AVIATION PROGRAM THAT TEACHES PILOTS HOW TO FLY AND OTHER AVIATION PROFESSIONALS. STUDENTS CAN EVEN GO INSIDE ...

Aviation training company CAE has revealed a new pilot-training app compatible with the Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which it touts as a potential “game-changer” for aspiring aviators.

PlaneSense President and CEO George Antoniadis, (left), and ASE President and CEO Faiek Zora cut the ribbon on the new simulator Feb. 12. Credit: PlaneSense Fractional fleet operator PlaneSense has ...

Alaska’s VR simulator will feature 360° visuals and real-time body tracking. The simulator aims to reduce training costs and improve accessibility. Live on Wednesday: Historic Summer Setup: 3 "Power ...

Dutch carrier KLM has commissioned the Netherlands’ first Airbus A350 simulator, in preparation for the airline’s introduction of the type next year. KLM is set to take delivery of A350s from the end ...

As Canadian operator Porter Airlines steadily scales up its fleet of Embraer E195-E2s, the carrier is expanding its training facilities to cope with demand. Porter and Embraer CAE Training Services ...

Pilots undergo rigorous training, accumulating hundreds of flight hours and passing numerous exams. Automation is changing pilot training, requiring pilots to master technology while maintaining ...