CATA Holds First Operations Control Management Training
CATA held its first operations control management training in Beijing from Sept 1-4, focusing on policies, risk prevention, and emergency response to improve industry operations control.
CATA held its first operations control management training in Beijing from Sept 1-4, focusing on policies, risk prevention, and emergency response to improve industry operations control.
The China Air Transport Association, together with Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, held a special training on carbon emissions and carbon trading management for civil aviation from August 18 to 21, 2026. Nearly 20 enterprises including airlines and airports participated. The training covered carbon peak and neutrality policies, carbon market MRV and allowance allocation, international carbon governance mechanisms, aiming to enhance the industry's carbon emission management capabilities.
The Brazilian Aviation Security Team (BASeT) has published the final products of Thematic Subgroups 1, 3, and 4 for the 2025/2026 cycle, including a technical guide to strengthen human resources and just culture in AVSEC, proposals to enhance cooperation among public agencies at airports, and course material for senior management AVSEC training. These materials are based on ANAC regulations and ICAO guidelines.
The Aviation Food Branch of China Air Transport Association held an 'Aviation Catering Enterprise Management Improvement Training' from July 8-10, 2026 at the COMAC Academy in Shanghai. Middle and senior managers from aviation catering companies across China attended. The training focused on industry development trends, policy orientation, and management innovation during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, with modules on strategic vision, regulations, and innovative practices. Participants visited COMAC's assembly line for C919 and the Eastern Airlines Catering cloud space exhibition.
EASA has introduced a new regulatory framework (Regulation EU 2026/781 and CS-FSTD Issue 1) modernizing the qualification of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). The framework replaces fixed types with a capability-based system, introduces the FSTD Capability Signature (FCS), supports emerging technologies like touchscreen and XR, and offers optional task-to-tool training. Implementation support begins late 2026.
SAP Concur published guidance for travel and expense administrators on raising employee adoption and engagement with its tools, covering product familiarity, training resources, admin messaging guides, Concur Experience Optimizer for employee sentiment, digital adoption software, and in-product messaging.
SAP Concur shares three pillars for a successful spend management solution rollout: strategy and planning, training, and communication and measuring success. Planning involves defining success, creating pilot groups, respecting the company calendar, and involving the implementation team early. Training should be tailored, with tipsheets, FAQs, user champions, and education on T&E policy. Continuous communication and feedback help improve user adoption and ROI.