Full flight simulator manufacturer and pilot training solution provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation signed an agreement with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to supply an Airbus A321neo Full Flight Simulator for their UK training center. This will be the world’s first A321neo full flight simulator to be delivered to an airline with an expected delivery in 2025.
Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
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Heading365 and Train-By-Wire (TBW) announced their partnership during the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2023 in Cascais, Portugal held on November 8-9, 2023.
This collaboration will introduce Heading365’s advanced Flight Management System (FMS) trainers across Train-By-Wire’s training sites in Paris, Brussels, and Lisbon.
“This cooperation aligns with our commitment to continuously elevate the standards of pilot training through the integration of leading-edge technologies,” said Heading365. “We are confident that this effort will deliver substantial value to TBW’s trainees, providing a more comprehensive and practical training experience.”
“This partnership will provide us with cutting-edge technology and expertise to ensure our clients receive the highest level of training, allowing them to “take the training” with them wherever they go,” said Train-By-Wire.
Available whenever one finds the time and predisposition to study, Heading365 FMS Trainer PRO is a perfect addition to Computer-Based Training, virtual reality e-learning, classroom courses, and Flight Simulation Training Device sessions.
Source: Heading365 and Train-By-Wire
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Alpha Aviation Group Philippines (AAGP), an aviation training group and full flight simulator training center, has successfully completed the audit for the initial qualification of A320 Full Flight Simulator Standard 1.8 with SN: 2WBJ-1040 and A320 Full Flight Simulator Standard 2.0 with SN: L1869 (Simulator and User) conducted by the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) of the Kingdom of Cambodia on 28 August 2023.
The SSCA team, led by H.E. Mr. Sarin Kunakor (SSCA Director General, Technical & Operations), H.E. Mr. Kem Channarith (SSCA Director of Airworthiness Department), and Capt. Thach Khelen (SSCA Director of Operations Department), conducted an on-site annual inspection of AAG’s operations, covering areas including manuals and documentation, personnel, facilities, equipment, internal operations, safety, aircraft records, and flight simulation training devices (FSTD).
“As an aviation training provider, we understand the importance of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. We ensure that our training programs, facilities, and operations meet the standards of SSCA, reflecting our ongoing pursuit of excellence and our continuous efforts to enhance our training programs and operations,” shares Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager).
This significant milestone underscores AAG’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in aviation training and simulation and to empower and produce highly skilled pilots ready to excel in the aviation industry.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
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UK-based digital publisher of aviation teaching and learning resources, Padpilot, has appointed Nathan Gray as its new Head of Learning and Development. Nathan is an experienced high-risk test pilot, fighter pilot and fast jet flight instructor.
“We’re honoured Nathan is bringing the depth and breadth of his experience to the Padpilot team,” said Padpilot.
As an instructor and student himself many times during his military career, and having worked with the most advanced aviation technology in existence, Nathan’s insight, experience and leadership will propel Padpilot’s development of new learning technologies for student pilots to the next level.
“Having worked with the best of military technology, I’m now excited to be joining Padpilot’s agile, passionate team to develop new, cutting-edge resources for commercial pilot training,” said Nathan Gray.
Source: Padpilot
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L3Harris Commercial Aviation announced it has signed an agreement with the National Aviation Academy (NAA) in Azerbaijan to supply an A320ceo Flat Panel Trainer (FPT). The A320 FPT, which will be installed in Q2 2024, is a pilot training device that will optimize training time and improve the learning process for pilots and maintenance personnel.
The Director of Pilot Training Center, National Aviation Academy, Agil Heydarov, and L3Harris’ European Sales Director David Moden signed the contract.
“We are very pleased to receive the A320ceo FPT simulator from L3Harris,” said Agil Heydarov. “It allows us to offer a greater range of devices to satisfy more pilot training needs.”
Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
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One of Spain’s largest flight school’s FlyBy based in Burgos signed a contract for a new Tecnam P2006 simulator manufactured by Riga-based simulator manufacturer SoftekSim.
“This agreement includes the delivery of a brand-new sim and the retrofit of FlyBy’s existing one. With this addition, FlyBy now has a fleet of 27 airplanes and 3 simulators.” shared FlyBy’s CEO Alex Alvarez.
Source: Alex Alvarez (FlyBy)
Photo Credit: Alex Alvarez (FlyBy)
The team at AFM has put together this list of some of the full flight simulator training centers it knows attending the Dubai Airshow taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th of November;
If you are attending and would like to be added to the list kindly contact us.
The team at AFM has put together this list of some of the pilot training industry suppliers it knows attending the Dubai Airshow taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th of November;
If you are attending and would like to be added to the list kindly contact us.
