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 ...

In a groundbreaking move, Boeing has teamed up with Microsoft to incorporate Flight Simulator into its professional pilot training programs. This strategic collaboration, announced in early November ...

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.

I flew an Airbus A350 flight simulator to experience the rare but high-risk scenarios pilots may face, from bouncy turbulence ...

Home flight simulators serve as valuable tools for aspiring pilots, fostering interest and allowing for initial skill practice, even though basic software alone does not count towards formal ...

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.

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, ...

What just happened? Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator debuted over four decades ago, pilots have considered it a useful flight training tool due to its focus on realism. Now, Boeing is using its ...

Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its training centre in the Kazakhstan capital, to support Airbus A320 operations. The Acron Aviation Reality7e system has been ...