Youth in Aviation at the House of Lords
Organisations and individuals from across the UK aerospace industry came together at the House of Lords on 23rd November to highlight to politicians and industry stakeholders the social, economic and educational benefits of youth access to aviation, and the vital connection such activities have with the future prosperity of the British aerospace industry. In its role as the ‘aerospace network’, the Air League has sought to develop the...
Flybe and CTC Aviation Relaunch Airline Pilot Career Programme
A further 18 places are now available for aspiring pilots to join the CTC WINGS MPL in partnership with Flybe. This airline pilot career programme leads directly to a job as a Dash-8 Q400 First Officer, flying regional and European routes across Flybe’s European network. The programme also offers the opportunity to complete a BSc Honours Degree in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice – in partnership with Middlesex University...
Mike Langley Foundation Launched
Kura has announce the launch of The Mike Langley Foundation. Mike had a distinguished career in the Royal Air Force rising to Wing Commander with 36 years of service, followed by a further 25 years leading the way in UK ‘ab-initio’ pilot training, working with self-funded pilots, airlines, universities and regulatory bodies from around the world. Mike is also a founder member of Kura and head of its advisory board. Recognising Mike’s...
NTSB issue mid-air avoidance advice
The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued a ‘Safety Alert’ to pilots with suggestions on what they can do to reduce their chances of being involved in a mid-air collision. To illustrate the limitations of the ‘see and avoid’ concept of aircraft separation, the NTSB has created a series of animations depicting the pilots’ visual field of view from each of the four aircraft involved in two mid-air collisions that were...
Airways Aviation Airline Pilot Careers Day – Oxford Airport, December 3rd
Airways Aviation will host an Airline Pilot Careers Day at the Oxford Airport premises on Saturday December 3rd. They say that they event will give potential students the opportunity to find out more about their flight training academy and help attendees to decide whether Airways Aviation is the right choice. The day will provide opportunities to see Airway’s range of facilities, meet staff/students and experience their learning...
