About WATS

The World’s Number One Civil Aviation Training Event 

The World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) is the world’s largest gathering of aviation training professionals, serving airlines, aircraft manufacturers, regulators, training providers and the training industry, designed by and for aviation professionals.

It brings together leaders across the entire airline training community; training organizations and training equipment suppliers, academia, airlines and other aircraft operators, plus Regulators and NGO’s involved in airline training, standards, operational efficiency, performance improvement and safety.

WATS offers a relaxed yet professional environment conducive to developing new and building existing business relationships. WATS has unrivalled opportunities to meet with your peers from the senior echelons of the international airline training community.

For air transport training leaders, both suppliers and trainers, WATS offers a huge opportunity to save time and money offering the opportunity to carry out “three months worth of business meetings and discussions in three days.” Whether looking to validate current and future plans, source solutions and products, meet new and established business partners and hear how regulation may affect you, plus what is coming next, WATS delivers.

Join the other airline training leaders networking at WATS 2024!

Why Attend WATS?

  • WATS brings you face to face with key decision makers within the industry.
  • The event provides the perfect platform to reach new and existing customers, with 61% of delegates indicating that they intend to buy training equipment or services in the coming year.
  • Enables you to discuss current and future rule making with FAA representatives.
  • Discover the latest cutting-edge services and solutions to help improve operational safety and efficiency.
  • Provides the latest practical training exercises from the world’s leading subject matter experts
  • Offers key insights into the future of the aviation training industry
  • Save time, reduce cost, really communicate, understand and take away training, safety and or business solutions.

Networking at WATS 2024

Get together with other delegates, exhibitors and speakers for discussion and informal drinks at our networking events:

  • Pilot and Cabin Crew Heads of Training Workshops (Invitation only) – 1600-1730 – Tuesday 29th April
  • Icebreaker Reception – 1730-1900 – Tuesday 29th April
  • Networking Reception – 1800-1900 – Wednesday 30th April

Event Schedule

Monday April 29, 2024

0800-1730 – AQP Meeting/Workshops

1230-1800 – Registration Open for Badge Pick-up

1800-1930 – Ice Breaker Reception

Tuesday April 30, 2024

0800-1900 – Registration Open

0830-1900 – Exhibition Open

0930-1800 – Conference

1800-1900 –  Networking Reception

Wednesday May 1, 2024

0800-1800 – Registration Open

0830-1800 – Exhibition Open

0900-1800 – Conference

Thursday May 2, 2024

0800-1245 – Registration Open

0830-1245 – Exhibition Open

0900-1245 – Conference