AXIS Broadens Training Capabilities with Expansion into Helicopter Simulation

Global – AXIS Flight Simulation (AXIS), leading provider of advanced training solutions, is increasing its training footprint by entering the helicopter simulator manufacturing market with two new Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD), the AX-DH and the EASA and FAA approvable Flight Training Device (FTD).

Both FSTDs, with the AX-DH being based on AXIS’ proven AX-D system, featuring a high-resolution visual system and a 6-DOF electric motion system, have been designed to deliver unmatched realism for rotor-wing operations. The devices offer a full-scale, aircraft-specific cockpit and the option for operators to switch between Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR) during approaches, allowing pilots to practise realistic transitions, improving operational readiness.

Designed to reflect the demands of helicopter operations including offshore operations and night vision goggle (NVG) flights, the FSTDs feature a full-scale cockpit, helicopter-specific flight dynamics and avionics models, and high-resolution projection system. With weather, landscape and operational surroundings rendered in real time, the simulators provide a highly accurate environment for individual and multi-crew training.

Christian Theuermann, Executive Board Member at AXIS, says: “Our expansion into helicopter simulation marks an important milestone in AXIS’ growth and strengthens our ability to offer a broad range of high-quality, specialist training solutions. As an increasingly important part of the aviation landscape, the rotary-wing sector requires advanced training technology that reflects the complexity of real-world operations, and we look forward to applying our expertise in high-fidelity simulation to help operators enhance safety and capability in their training.”

Together, the devices support efficient individual and multi-crew preparation across a range of helicopter operating scenarios for rotary wing aircraft and are manufactured to align with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards.

In addition to the new FTD and AX-DH, AXIS develops a range of high-fidelity, globally qualified flight training devices for commercial and business aviation aircraft types.

For more information, please visit: Rotary-Wing Simulators - AXIS Simulation.

About AXIS Flight Simulation
AXIS is the leading global provider of advanced flight training solutions. With a comprehensive product range covering ATRs, business jets, small turboprop aircraft, helicopters and specialized aircraft for SAR and research and measurement purposes, AXIS offers a wide range of training devices and full flight simulators. Its suite of products set a new worldwide benchmark in availability and efficiency and offer the most realistic flight experience possible for its customers. In November 2024, the company launched its Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT), a cutting-edge training solution powered by virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) technologies. AXIS Flight Simulation is headquartered in Austria and has offices in Canada and Hungary. It is part of AX Aero Group AG, a Zurich-based aviation technology Group redefining excellence in simulation, training, operations and aerospace innovation.

Source: AXIS