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Boeing, CAE to Collaborate on Pilot Training to Enhance Aviation Safety

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Boeing and CAE have signed into an agreement under which CAE will deliver Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) curriculum as the first Boeing Authorised Training Provider. Through this agreement, Boeing and CAE will make innovative, high-quality flight instruction more widely available to customers in the commercial aviation industry.

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The transition to CBTA methodology in pilot training focuses on acquiring and evaluating skills, knowledge, and behaviours crucial for pilots to operate safely and effectively in a commercial aviation setting. Through the use of technologically sophisticated tools and fleet operations data, Boeing has implemented CBTA, which allows pilots to respond quickly to problems that develop while in the air by customising training for each person.

The curriculum from Boeing will be used by CAE facilities in India first, with expansion into other international markets envisaged. The CBTA programme is being implemented by Boeing at client locations all over the world as well as at its global training centres in Seattle, Miami, London-Gatwick, Shanghai, and Singapore.

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There has been a long-standing collaboration between Boeing and CAE on both commercial and defence projects. In addition to offering operational support and training solutions on defence platforms, CAE is a key supplier of Boeing’s training equipment for commercial aircraft.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.