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What does it really mean to standardise instructors?It's a question at the heart of aviation training, but are we focusi...
09/28/2026

What does it really mean to standardise instructors?

It's a question at the heart of aviation training, but are we focusing on the right things?

Ahead of , ATO Conference moderator Paul Preidecker sat down with Helen Heenan, Personnel Licensing Policy Specialist at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, to explore why instructor standardisation is about more than giving everyone the same lesson plan.

In their conversation, Helen challenges the traditional approach, making the case for a shift in focus: from standardising how instructors teach to ensuring every trainee achieves the same clearly defined learning outcomes.

It's a thought-provoking perspective on instructor development, learning objectives and the future of competency-based training.

View the full interview: https://buff.ly/ojKNlEK

will take place in Cascais, Portugal, 3–5 November.

An IATA-run workshop on CBTA & EBT Course Approval Preparation, at EATS 2026, with no extra cost. Yes, please.This year ...
09/25/2026

An IATA-run workshop on CBTA & EBT Course Approval Preparation, at EATS 2026, with no extra cost. Yes, please.

This year at , we're hosting an IATA-run workshop on Tuesday 3rd November, the day before the conference begins, included with your EATS registration.

Workshop Overview
As airlines and ATOs continue to implement CBTA and EBT, obtaining regulatory approval remains a critical step in ensuring successful programme implementation.

This workshop will provide participants with a clear understanding of regulatory expectations, approval requirements, documentation preparation and implementation best practices.

Through real-world examples and expert guidance, attendees will gain the knowledge needed to prepare robust CBTA and EBT approval submissions and effectively engage with regulatory authorities.

The workshop will be moderated by Paulo Peixoto, Senior Manager CBTA Center of Excellence at IATA.

Find out more about the workshop and register for to join us in Cascais this November: https://buff.ly/y59G3Bc

5 reasons to be in Cascais this November will be held in Cascais, Portugal, this year. If you haven't signed up yet, he...
09/24/2026

5 reasons to be in Cascais this November

will be held in Cascais, Portugal, this year. If you haven't signed up yet, here are a few reasons why you should be there.

So, in no particular order:
✈️ A conference programme built around what matters now
🤝 Meet airlines, ATOs, regulators, manufacturers, training providers, academics and technology specialists
💡 Our exhibition brings the latest training technologies, products and solutions together under one roof
🥂 EATS is genuinely good fun!
🥧 There will be Pastéis de Nata. Crisp, flaky pastry. Warm custard. A little dusting of cinnamon. We're in Portugal, it would be rude not to.

3 days. 5 reasons. 1 very good excuse to come to Portugal.

📍 Cascais | 3–5 November
EATS 2026 website: https://buff.ly/qrUMGPo

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeing unprecedented demand for its Air Traffic Management programme after becom...
09/24/2026

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeing unprecedented demand for its Air Traffic Management programme after becoming the first institution authorised to train and assess future air traffic controllers to standards equivalent to those used by the FAA.

Although still relatively new, the programme has already produced measurable results.

According to McCormick, 18 students have completed Embry-Riddle’s enhanced certification process. Fifteen have already been hired by the FAA, while the remaining three are completing administrative clearance requirements.

Halldale spoke with programme coordinator Michael McCormick to find out how the new pathway is helping students progress into careers. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/TUSxTn7

“Over the last 10 years, more and more we’ve been seeing this kind of scenario-based training, reality-based training, b...
09/22/2026

“Over the last 10 years, more and more we’ve been seeing this kind of scenario-based training, reality-based training, become much more prevalent,” Marc Van den Broucque.

Traditionally, a cabin crew training device might have been designed around a relatively narrow task: opening a particular aircraft door, for example. Airlines are increasingly asking for more complete cabin environments that allow different procedures and scenarios to be combined.

Speaking to Halldale at APATS 2026 in Bangkok, Spatial Managing Partner Marc Van den Broucque said the change is visible in both the equipment airlines are specifying and the way they want to use it.

We have the full conversation available on the Halldale website: https://buff.ly/SlSzJPT

Pilot Conference at EATS 2026 Each year, our conference programmes are created by moderators with decades of experience ...
09/21/2026

Pilot Conference at EATS 2026

Each year, our conference programmes are created by moderators with decades of experience in the industry. To give you an idea of what to expect, let’s take a look at some of this year’s Pilot Conference sessions.

The FSTD Capability Signature: This moderated panel session will discuss the regulatory timeline and evaluate how the voluntary framework impacts manufacturers, operators and regulators. It will also explore a practical approach to integrating FCS into competency-based (CBTA) and evidence-based (EBT) training, while EASA's Ascanio Russo will outline the Agency's vision for standardised oversight and global alignment with the FAA and ICAO. Link: https://buff.ly/ckShJgc

Instructor Standardisation in CBTA/EBT: From Concept to Operational Reality: Whether you are an airline Head of Training, Chief Instructor, Training Manager or regulator, this session will provide practical insights into one of the most important enablers of training quality. As training methodologies continue to evolve, instructor standardisation is emerging as a cornerstone of safer, more consistent and more effective pilot training worldwide. Link: https://buff.ly/vhwhuXO

From Pipeline to Debrief: Making AI Work in Pilot Training: Airlines already collect huge amounts of training data. The challenge is turning it into evidence they can act on. Cedric Paillard, Krisztian Makai, Hinfact, Volotea and StorkJet will explore how AI can help identify competency gaps, uncover Human Factors patterns and support more personalised, predictive training. Link: https://buff.ly/CEBP0DM

Clearly, you don't want to miss this year's !

Find the full conference programme here: https://buff.ly/MIPh5WW

EASA is proposing changes to how airline operational control personnel are trained and assessed.At the heart of EASA Opi...
09/17/2026

EASA is proposing changes to how airline operational control personnel are trained and assessed.

At the heart of EASA Opinion 01/2026 is a shift towards competence, not just training completion.

The proposals focus on:
• Clearly defined responsibilities
• CBTA
• Initial, refresher and periodic training
• Demonstrating competence in operational decision-making

For operators, the challenge may be less about adding paperwork and more about proving that people have the skills and judgement needed to make critical operational decisions.

What could this mean for airline training?

Read our latest article on the proposed changes and the growing role of CBTA in operational control.
https://buff.ly/GVzgZ9v

09/16/2026

It’s that time again!

is coming up fast, so it’s time to take a closer look at what’s on the programme.

Our latest ATO Conference preview gives you a look at the topics being covered, the range of presentations and the people bringing them to the stage.

Each conference stream is specially curated by moderators with decades of industry experience, shaping programmes around the topics that matter to the training community right now.

Across two days, the ATO Conference will cover everything from instructor recruitment and standardisation to CBTA, artificial intelligence, simulator regulation and the transfer of training evidence from flight school to airline.

And that’s just a snapshot.

Read our latest article for a closer look at the ATO Conference programme and speakers: https://buff.ly/BUzN2Do?utm_source=chatgpt.com

The $20 Million Question: How Much Training Really Needs the Full-Flight Simulator? As new technology expands what lower...
09/15/2026

The $20 Million Question: How Much Training Really Needs the Full-Flight Simulator?

As new technology expands what lower-cost training devices can do, Acron Aviation’s Patrick Davis sees an opportunity to reduce the current level of reliance on multimillion-dollar full-flight simulators, cutting the cost of pilot training at a time when Asia-Pacific needs more pilots than ever.

Watch the interview we had with Patrick and read the full article here: https://buff.ly/AweA5ZR

09/15/2026

The Confidence Gap

Susannah Crabol discusses the confidence gap in our latest podcast episode for AI in Action.

In this episode, we addressed 'The Future Flight Deck: Recruiting, Training and Retaining Women Pilots'. The discussion examines the barriers women face throughout the pilot pipeline, highlights initiatives that are making a difference, and considers how greater diversity can strengthen both safety and the future of the industry.

Host Andy Fawkes is joined by Professor Susan Durbin of the University of the West of England, Veronica Zunic, Accountable Manager at Salient Aero, and Susannah Crabol, Flight Training Strategic Portfolio Manager at Airbus.

You can listen to the full episode below:
Spotify: https://buff.ly/dhoxIFP
YouTube: https://buff.ly/M6MeDiy
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