Boeing has taken a major step forward in digital aviation training with the launch of its new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT). Revealed at the European Aviation Training Summit, the platform uses the power of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator to give pilots a realistic and accessible way to practise procedures wherever they are.  The idea behind the Virtual Airplane is simple: make training more flexible, more immersive, and more efficient.  “We’re ver

The term 'Stewardess' has been declared outdated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the United Kingdom, which has urged airlines and the public to adopt gender-neutral terminology.  A new guidance was recently issued by the CAA under its inclusive-language campaign, part of broader government efforts to create a more inclusive environment. The word ‘Stewardess’ does not comply with modern gender sensibilities.  The authority recommends using terms such as ‘flight attend

Photo Credits: Times of India Air India recently discovered a 43-year-old Boeing 737-200 parked at the Kolkata Airport more than a decade. The aircraft was still listed in the airline’s records, yet there was no trace of its actual existence.   The jet had been parked at Kolkata Airport since 2012 and was finally hauled out of its unintended hibernation by a tractor-trailer and sent to Bengaluru, where it will be used to train maintenance engineers.  It was the 14th abandoned

The global airport automation market is entering a decade of extraordinary transformation, driven by rapidly rising passenger volumes, growing expectations for seamless travel and the aviation industry’s push for greater operational efficiency. Recent findings show that the market, valued at USD 8.78 billion in 2025, is on track to reach USD 19.54 billion by 2035. With a projected CAGR of 7.53%, automation is becoming one of the strongest forces reshaping airport operations w