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Source: Halldale (Civil Aviation Training magazine)· 24 Aug 2026
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The upcoming European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2026 is previewing a program centered on where aviation training is heading next, including sessions on simulator technology developments, competency-based training methods, and how operators are building pilot pipelines for newer aircraft types and operating models. The symposium has become one of the industry's key annual gatherings for training providers, airlines, and simulator manufacturers to compare notes on regulatory and technology shifts affecting flight crew training.
EATS 2026 previews sessions on simulator technology, competency-based training and the pilot pipeline ahead of the event.
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Halldale (Civil Aviation Training magazine)
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