Dassault Systèmes Leverages Data to Boost Aerospace Productivity
Why It MattersThe moves reflect broader efforts across manufacturers, associations and agencies to address talent retention, leadership development and training capacity in aviation.
At a Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit (CALS) roundtable on retention, an aviation staffing expert and flight department leaders shared lessons on compensation, workplace culture, and identifying the true competition for talent. Across three separate CALS sessions, flight department leaders discussed earning trust, leading individuals, and maintaining standards.
Separately, Textron Aviation named Rohloff as its new CEO, with Ron Draper remaining through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. The Air Charter Association expanded its NextGen Group, with Saxon Air executive Rachel Harvey chairing the group for young charter professionals.
Kawasaki is set to deploy the first Asia-Pacific Loft H145 virtual-reality simulator, allowing pilots and crew to practice emergency scenarios. NASA has committed $10.5 million to a workforce pipeline initiative led by community colleges, and the Robinson R66 has been selected as a new training platform in the rotorcraft sector.
