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The World According to Walsh
Editorial Comment by RICK ADAMS, FRAeS IATA Director General Willie Walsh is a rare, refreshing association executive who is unabashedly outspoken, reinforced by a remarkable grasp – without consulting notes or teleprompter – of facts and figures on a range of topics. He does not default to canned, corporatespeak talking points, nor does he dodge… Read more
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The Aviation Training Voices Interview
Capt. Stéphan Labrucherie Head of Flight Training Worldwide AIRBUS 1st in a Series of Conversations with Civil Aviation Safety & Training Leaders by Rick Adams, FRAeS Stéphan Labrucherie made the transition from ‘checking’ opposing players as an ice hockey defenseman to ‘checking’ airmen as a pilot and flight instructor. Read more
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ATPG-IAAPS to Collaborate on EASA Training Input
The Aircrew Training Policy Group is adapting to the EU Agency’s new “communities” advisory structure. By Rick Adams, FRAeS If you have an idea that could improve commercial aviation training and may involve regulation in Europe, how do you go about getting that idea to the right people in the European Union Aviation Safety Agency… Read more
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China Southern: ESG turbulence?
By William Cox In a 2024 survey of over 10,000 consumers, 78% felt that ESG (environmental, social and governance) was important; 84% said that poor environmental practices alienate them from a brand or company, thus negatively impacting their purchases.[1] As such, airlines too depend on convincing consumers that they are good at ESG. China Southern… Read more
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PERCEVAL and The Grail
Perceval is the legendary literary figure best known for his quest, Perceval, the Story of the Grail, by 12th-century French author Chrétien de Troyes. A knight of King Arthur’s Round Table, Perceval pursued the golden (not holy) grail. While out riding one day he encountered a group of knights – the airline pilot equivalent of… Read more
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Avianca Pilot Selection Project: Airline Pilot Club and Symbiotics
Colombia-based Avianca is the second-oldest carrier in the world (104 years) and flagship of a group of 10 Latin American airlines. The airline flies throughout South America, as well as to Central America, London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. Avianca has more than 150 aircraft in its fleet, primarily Airbus types – A319 (being retired), A320,… Read more