Category Archives: Training and Simulation

Airservices staffing remains on track

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Aimee Turner

An independent review of air traffic controller numbers at Airservices Australia by internationally recognised air navigation services provider, NAV CANADA, has validated that the organisation … More ››

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Airways enhances ATC recruitment accuracy

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Aimee Turner

An innovative ATC recruitment programme pioneered by Airways New Zealand is proving to be critical to ab-initio training success. Airways recently addressed aviation professionals from … More ››

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ANZ tower sim improves refresher training

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Air Traffic Controllers at Airways in New Zealand are undertaking vastly improved refresher training through the use of the organisation’s world renowned air traffic control … More ››

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Trainee clue to hike in US operational errors

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Aimee Turner

A transport watchdog has revealed a real and alarming increase in errors such as losses of separation at some of the busiest facilities in the … More ››

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Air traffic control assessment goes online

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Aimee Turner

The first stage assessment for hopeful air traffic controllers is now a purely online affair, according to UK air traffic control NATS. The company expects … More ››

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US naval ‘swivel heads’ upgrade with 38 new ATC-TSS simulators

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Aimed at reducing production costs and upgrading outdated technology, the US Department of the Navy launched the Air Traffic Control Tower Simulator System, known as … More ››

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ICAO launches YAPP programme

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Applications are now being accepted for positions under the Young Aviation Professionals Programme (YAPP), recently established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International … More ››

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Airways goes global on training

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Aimee Turner

An air traffic control training facility purpose-built for international students has been officially opened by Airways New Zealand, to support growing global demand for Airways’ … More ››

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Human factors training for NANSC

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Controllers from Egypt’s National Air Navigation Services Company (NANSC) received human factors training from Entry Point North – one of the largest air traffic services … More ››

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NATS to install Farnborough training sims

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Aimee Turner

State-of-the-art training and simulation facilities are now available at TAG Farnborough Airport thanks to NATS, the UK’s leading provider of air traffic services. A tower … More ››

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