The Latvian national carrier airBaltic has reaffirmed its commitment to safety and operational excellence by highlighting its extensive AirBaltic Recurrent Training Programme Enhances Crew Safety Standards, which is undertaken annually by more than one thousand pilots and cabin crew members. The programme, conducted at the airline’s state-of-the-art training centre in Riga, ensures that every crew member maintains the…
Brussels Airlines has become the launch customer within the Lufthansa Group for a newly developed virtual reality (VR) pilot training system, designed specifically for Airbus A320 type rating. The system was developed over a two-year collaboration between Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) and Airbus, and it now forms an integral part of pilot instruction for the Belgian carrier.
Akasa Air (India) is grappling with a significant challenge as its pilot training timelines are expected to extend due to delays in aircraft availability. The airline currently operates a fleet of only 26 aircraft, despite employing nearly 850 pilots.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two senior executives of Akasa Air (India) for a period of six months, citing lapses in pilot training. The individuals affected are Niraj Bhatia, Director of Training, and Floyd Gracious, Director of Flight Operations. This regulatory action underscores the critical importance of maintaining rigorous standards in aviation training and operational oversight.
