Training

The 20,000-square-foot facility is located near the airline’s Dulles hub – which also saw significant investment from the airline in December 2024.

The academy, which is just a short walking distance from the country’s only airport, which is located in Vágar, will feature two full flight simulators.

The January 2024 incident has prompted both Airbus and Air France to change procedures and add more pilot training events.

Amid a shortage of aviation maintenance technicians, organizations are working more closely with airlines to get these much-needed workers trained and hired.

Regional airline CommuteAir has begun using virtual reality headsets for its Advanced Qualification Program pilot training curriculum.

Starting a career as a flight attendant can feel intimidating, and many people wonder what to expect when they arrive at the training center.

The 50,000-square-foot center near Salt Lake City International Airport is the airline’s first “significant” pilot training facility outside Atlanta.

Following a string of high-profile “safety events” in recent months, Southwest is forcing its pilots to attend additional training.

Atlas Air, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 747 aircraft, is partnering with an aviation education group to provide a hiring pathway for aspiring pilots.

United Airlines has opened a significant expansion to the carrier’s already large Flight Training Center in Denver, Colo.