TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how pilots are taught.

Flight simulators, particularly FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), are valuable tools that significantly enhance formal flight training for various pilot certificates. Students can log ...

As the aerospace industry seeks to improve pilot training and reduce costs, simulation technology has emerged as a leading method of innovation. One of the most valuable investments in pilot training ...

Sophisticated new flight simulation software capable of accurately modeling the performance of firefighting helicopters could ...

Alaska Airlines is making a crucial investment in pilot training, a little more than one year after it became entangled in the ongoing Boeing 737 drama. The carrier, which is in the midst of merging ...

Specialized pilot or cockpit chairs significantly enhance the immersive experience and realism of flight simulation for both hobbyists and aspiring pilots. The article recommends specific flight ...

Avenger Flight Group ("Avenger" or the "Company"), a leading global provider of advanced flight simulation training solutions for commercial airlines, today announced that it has successfully ...

Joby took delivery of its first simulator developed jointly with CAE in January. Credit: Joby Aviation As electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft move closer to commercial service, ...