Degraded Visual Environment training
Rotary flight training school Helicopter Services is launching a new training programme aimed at equipping pilots with new knowledge and techniques for dealing with flight in a degraded visual environment. Flight in a Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) is unfamiliar, can be extremely challenging and ultimately lead to an accident, explains Helicopter Services MD and chief pilot Leon Smith. “By understanding planning, avoidance and...
RAF selects Swift for net-zero powerplant project
The RAF has engaged with British aircraft designer and manufacturer Swift Technology Group, to use the manufacturer’s eponymous Swift light aircraft as a testbed for the service’s push toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The Swift, which is the first British civil aircraft to be wholly designed, manufactured and certified in the UK in more than two decades has been selected for Monet, an RAF Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO)...
CAE announces annual results for its 2023 fiscal year
High demand for pilot training causes a jump in CAE annual revenue. The Canadian flight simulator manufacturer and training provider reported a $4.2 billion and a 25% top line increase in its 2023 year end. The growing revenue is linked to sustained high levels of both new and experienced pilot demand across all commercial aviation segments. In March 2023, industry wide revenue passenger kilometres (RPK) increased 88.0% compared to...
ICAO Global Aviation Gender Equality Survey
A survey by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the status of licensed aviation personnel by gender reveals a small increase in women holding positions as pilots, air traffic controllers, and maintenance technicians has increased from 4.5% globally in 2016, to 4.9% in 2021. The percentage of women pilots in service increased from 3.6% to 4.0% globally, with the highest increases being observed in the Asia Pacific...
Final Call for drone scholarships
Applicants have until 11 June 2023 to apply for a drone scholarship from the Air League. The Air League’s drone scholarships provide individuals with an opportunity to explore the career pathway options within the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) sector. The Air League offers those with zero to little experience an opportunity to gain skill, build an understanding and an insight into the amazing career options available within...
