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.

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 ...

The global market for Pilot Training was estimated at US$7.4 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$14.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report ...

The simulators are central to the FAA certification process and are being delivered on time to support pilot training ahead of Joby's first commercial flights planned for this year.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Joby Aviation recently received the first of two CAE flight simulators that are mission-critical for the electric air taxi developer’s pilot-training and certification efforts. Since Joby’s ...

EXPECT TO FIT UP TO FOUR PASSENGERS, A PILOT..PLUS SOME LUGGAGE.. SANTA CRUZ-BASED START-UP COMPANY..JOBY...AN AIR-TAXI... GIVING US AN EXCLUSIVE..BEHIND-THE- SCENES LOOK AT ONE OF ITS TEST FLIGHTS AT ...

REPORTER CHANDI CHAPMAN BREAKS IT DOWN. THE COMMUNITY COLLE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFERS AN AVIATION PROGRAM THAT TEACHES PILOTS HOW TO FLY AND OTHER AVIATION PROFESSIONALS. STUDENTS CAN EVEN GO INSIDE ...