Thiruvananthapuram: The twin-engine aircraft, purchased by the Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RAGAAT) five years ago, will finally be inducted for training in the academy soon. The Piper Seneca aircraft that had been remaining idle in the hangar since…
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CAE to Open New Training Centers in Bangkok and New Delhi to Meet Growing Need for Pilots in the Region
CAE announced at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Summit (APATS) that it’s expanding its training capacity in Asia with a brand-new training center in Bangkok, Thailand, to support Thai AirAsia’s growth in the region. In addition, CAE will open a…
Coimbatore institution to offer aviation courses
Coimbatore: A city-based institution has tied-up with the Madras Flying Club to offer aviation courses and aviation-related diploma courses. Park Group of Institutions will offer pilot training courses, which can be undertaken by airline pilots and flying enthusiasts, sources said.…
Soon, students to fly twin-engine aircraft
Thiruvananthapuram: Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology plans to begin the operation of its twin-engine aircraft Piper Seneca V aircraft by December. The aircraft was grounded for more than two years at the Academy for overhauling . “Around 99% of…
Blue Ray Aviation, Pacific States Aviation form JV for flight training
Blue Ray Aviation Tuesday said it has taken on board US flight training institute Pacific States Aviation (PSA) for setting up a training facility for pilots, engineers and ground staff in Mehsana district of Gujarat at an initial investment of…
Overseas student pilots fill training spaces Kiwis can’t afford
Last weekend newly qualified commercial pilot Nhut? Truong? Minh? flew home to Vietnam, another product of our growing pilot export market. His class of 26 at the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand in Christchurch included trainees from India, Bangladesh…
Jharkhand to start producing commercial pilots in six months
Ranchi: If speed of movement of files and negotiations matches with that of will-power and interests of the government on the matter, Jharkhand will start producing professional pilots in not more than six months. Civil Aviation Department Director Captain Surendra…
Poser to aviation academy
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has sought a report within three weeks into complaints that training of students at the government-owned Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RAGAAT) in the capital had come to a standstill owing to…
Finally, Patiala Aviation Club gets multi-engine aircraft
Patiala: After a wait of over six months, the multi-engine Tecnam PP 2006 aircraft finally arrived at the Patiala Aviation Club on Friday. The arrival of the plane is likely to give the much-needed boost to flying activities at the…
Flying training starts for Chhattisgarh youth
Raipur: The cadets of Chhattisgarh will be benefitted by this unique opportunity and their chances at securing their employment with the Indian Air Force and other Armed Forces will be enhanced With concerted efforts of the NCC Squadron, the aircraft…