L3Harris pilot training division sold
American defence company, L3Harris Technology, has announced that it has sold its Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) division, including its training academies in the UK, US and Thailand. The deal, valued at up to $800m, will see private equity firm TJC L.P. takeover L3Harris’ CAS division, a move which is understood to be part of a broader strategy by L3 Harris to reduce debt following the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in July...
Embraer and CAE to double Phenom 300 training capacity
Planemaker Embraer and training provider CAE have announced an expansion to their joint venture (JV), Embraer-CAE Training Services (ECTS), with the deployment of two new Phenom 300 full-flight simulators (FFS) to meet the growing demand for pilot training in Europe and the US. The first new FFS is scheduled to enter service in Q1 2024 at CAE London Burgess Hill and the second in Q3 2024 at CAE Las Vegas. “After opening a new Phenom...
UK CAA permits limited flight training in PtF aircraft
The UK CAA has enacted a General Permission to allow certain types of flight training on UK National Permit to Fly aircraft. Flight schools are now permitted to provide limited flight training in UK National Permit to Fly (PtF) aircraft as long as the individual under training already holds a pilot licence in the same aircraft category. Ab initio training is therefore not permitted under this General Permission, although can be...
Eurowings A321 take off and departure
Onboard Eurowings A321 for taxi, takeoff and departure from runway 06R of Palma de Mallorca PMI / LEPA airport on the Spanish island. The video includes the briefing, cockpit audio and automatic terminal information service (ATIS) audio. The First Officer is pilot flying the A321 and the Captain is monitoring the flight. The air traffic control ATC callsign is Eurowings eight two Charlie (82C)....
Canadians happy to see eVTOLs improve community links
Horizon Aircraft study illustrates how air taxi services can be vital to revitalising rural communities in Canada. The Canadian company, that specialises in hybrid electric vertical take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aerial vehicles, found that 66% Canadians would welcome the use of air taxis to address negative issues associated with living in remote communities. Canadians in general are very receptive to the idea of eVTOLs air taxies....
