Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approve simulator devices for airline pilot training GATWICK, United Kingdom, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] 777-9 flight training simulators are one step closer to conducting regulator-approved pilot training after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued simulator qualification certificates granting initial qualification. "Securing these approvals is an important step as we prepare for the start of flight training," said Capt. Gary Mandy, 777X chief technical pilot. "Pilots will benefit from an immersive training experience that will help ensure our customers' operational readiness for the 777-9." The development of these devices has been a collaborative effort between Boeing and device manufacturer CAE. The 777-9 training devices, located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, U.K., include ...
By‘Supo Atobatele,Publisher,Air Transport Quarterly Magazine,Nigeria. The recent allegations made by Senator Orji Kalu regarding Nigerian pilots and drug abuse are a perfect example of hasty generalisation which is obviously influenced by bias (error from overly simple assumptions). Without concrete evidence, Senator Kalu has seen fit to tarnish the reputation of an entire profession. This is not only unfair but also damaging to the morale of our hardworking pilots and the regulatory authority under the Director General,Capt. Chris Najomo who has over 40 years of flying experience. Such statements dropped like an atomic bomb on the floor of the Senate Chamber,can have far-reaching consequences, including undermining the public’s trust in our aviation industry. It’s essential for public figures like Senator Kalu to exercise caution and responsibility when making public statements, especially those that can impact the livelihoods of thousands of innocent professionals. We urge...