Tecnam has unveiled the P2008JC NG, a next generation version of its high-wing training aircraft certified under EASA CS-23 airworthiness standards. The aircraft introduces fuel-injected Rotax power and incorporates design updates aimed at improving safety, operating economics, and fleet commonality for flight schools.
The Empire Test Pilots' School is a leading training centre for test pilots, operated by QinetiQ in Boscombe Down. The PC-21 is an integral part of the training provided to students from all over the world.
Pilots working for EASA have been conducting test flights of the COMAC C919 in Shanghai as part of the airline's bid to secure certification by Western regulators. According to The South China Morning Post, the flights are aimed at demonstrating the aircraft's reliability and safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have awarded Boeing's 777-9 flight training simulator initial qualification, marking an important milestone in the company's training program. The qualification certificate means Boeing is 'one step closer to conducting regulator-approved pilot training'.