AeroStar Training Services and ICARE Advance FAA A320 Simulator Training Preparations in France

France – US-based FAA Part 142 pilot training provider AeroStar Training Services has completed a visit to ICARE's simulator training centre in Morlaix, France, as the two organisations continue preparations for FAA-approved Airbus A320 pilot training. AeroStar confirmed that it has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and ICARE's team on establishing the simulator's use for the planned training operation, marking further progress in their international training partnership.

• ICARE currently operates three Full Flight Simulators (FFS) at its Morlaix facility, including an Airbus A320ceo/neo Level D device designated for the planned FAA training activity. The centre also operates two Bombardier CRJ simulators and an Airbus A320 FNPT II MCC training device.
• The partnership, announced in April 2026, is intended to introduce FAA-approved Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP), initial ATP and Airbus A320 type rating courses in France, combining virtual instructor-led ground training with practical simulator instruction at Morlaix Airport.
• AFM previously reported that AeroStar opened enrolment for FAA Airbus A320 type rating training at ICARE in October 2026, advertising an initial November 2026 commencement subject to FAA approval.
• The planned training will use ICARE's AMST AIRFOX Airbus A320 Level D Full Flight Simulator, which received its initial qualification from the French DGAC in December 2023. The device supports Airbus A320ceo aircraft equipped with CFM56-5B4 engines and A320neo aircraft equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines, using Airbus Standard 2.1 configurations.

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• “It has been a pleasure working with the FAA and team ICARE on standing up their sim,” said AeroStar Training Services in its announcement.

About AeroStar Training Services
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida, AeroStar Training Services is an FAA Part 141 and Part 142 pilot training organisation providing ATP-CTP, aircraft type ratings, recurrent training and advanced pilot training. The organisation operates FAA-approved Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 full flight simulator training capabilities in Florida and is developing additional international training activities through partnerships with overseas simulator operators.

About ICARE
Established in 1991 and headquartered at Morlaix Airport in Brittany, France, ICARE is an aviation training organisation providing pilot, cabin crew and aircraft maintenance training. The company holds EASA Approved Training Organisation certification FR.ATO.0006 and Part 147 maintenance training approval FR.147.0014, operating three full flight simulators and an Airbus A320 FNPT II MCC device. ICARE became an independent, management-owned company in October 2022.

Source: AeroStar Training Services