Brazil's Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) Selects ELITE to Supply Five ELITE PI-135 Pro BATD Simulators

Brazil – ELITE Simulation Solutions is proud to announce that the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) in Brazil has selected ELITE to supply five ELITE PI-135 Pro BATD  simulators following a highly competitive international tender process involving multiple global  simulation providers.

This important achievement further reinforces ELITE’s growing presence within the academic and professional aviation training market in Latin America and highlights the strong international reputation of the ELITE PI135 Pro platform for performance, operational flexibility, and long-term reliability.

The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul is recognized as one of Brazil’s leading  higher education institutions, with a strong commitment to technological innovation, research, and advanced professional education. The acquisition of five ELITE PI-135 Pro BATDs represents a major investment in modern aviation training infrastructure designed to support the university’s continued development of high-quality pilot training programs.

During the evaluation process, the performance, versatility, scalability, and proven reliability of  the ELITE PI-135 Pro platform played a key role in the final selection. Designed for professional pilot training environments, the PI135 Pro combines realistic flight dynamics, advanced avionics integration, configurable cockpit environments, and a highly efficient operational footprint, making it particularly well suited for universities and aviation academies seeking scalable and cost-effective training solutions.

The FAA-approved BATD platform supports a wide range of instructional activities including IFR procedures, navigation exercises, communication workflows, procedural training, scenario-based learning, and pilot proficiency development. The flexible architecture of the PI135 Pro also allows institutions to adapt training environments to evolving operational and educational requirements while maximizing simulator utilization and training accessibility.

“We are extremely honored that the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul selected ELITE Simulation Solutions after a highly competitive international tender,” said René  Huddlestone, Director of Marketing & Sales at ELITE Simulation Solutions. “The selection of five PI-135 Pro BATDs demonstrates the confidence placed in the quality, reliability, and longterm value of our simulation platforms. We are proud to support PUCRS in the continued expansion of their aviation education capabilities.”

This project also reflects the increasing importance of simulation-based training within  universities worldwide as institutions continue to modernize aviation programs and integrate advanced technologies into pilot education and operational training environments.

About ELITE
Since 1987, ELITE has delivered certified simulation systems in more than 50 countries, combining Swiss engineering, advanced avionics integration, and long-term customer support to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry.

About Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)
Founded in 1948, the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS) is a leading private university located in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship, PUCRS offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple disciplines. The university fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and society through cutting-edge research initiatives and its renowned Science and Technology Park (Tecnopuc). With a strong focus on internationalization and societal impact.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions