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Middle East FFS Training Center and Aviation Training Group Welcomes Royal Visit in September 2025 – Highlighting New FFS

Jordan – His Majesty King Abdullah II visited the full flight simulator training centre Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS) at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, where he was briefed on the company’s role in training pilots and flight crews for local and regional airlines using advanced simulator technology.

In September 2024 JATS took delivery of a brand new Embraer E2 full flight simulator – manufactured by CAE. The device joins JATS Airbus A320-200ceo FFS and will be used for training for Jordan’s flag carrier, Royal Jordanian (RJ)  which acquired 100% of the capital of Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS) in 2023.

Source: Jordan Airline Training & Simulation

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US Flight Training Group Hillsboro Aero Academy Welcomes First Class of Students to New 12-Month Aviation Maintenance Professional Program

Oregon, USA – Hillsboro Aero Academy has launched its new Aviation Maintenance Professional Program, officially inaugurated on September 8, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the enrollment of the first class of 24 students.

  • The program was developed over two years of planning and is designed as an accelerated 12-month pathway into the aviation maintenance profession.

  • Students will complete a 59-credit curriculum combining classroom instruction with hands-on training, ensuring readiness for all required FAA certification exams.

  • The initiative reflects HAA’s commitment to addressing the nationwide shortage of certified aviation maintenance technicians, a role identified as critical across U.S. airlines, MROs, and OEMs.

  • With the ability to train multiple cohorts annually, the program positions HAA as both a pilot training and maintenance training provider, expanding its scope in aviation workforce development.

About Hillsboro Aero Academy 
Based in Hillsboro, Oregon, Hillsboro Aero Academy is one of the largest flight training organisations in the United States, offering helicopter and airplane pilot training for domestic and international students.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy

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USA’s Infinity Flight Group Deploys Flight Simulator to Football Team Philadelphia Eagles Season Opener in 2025

New Jersey, United States – based Infinity Flight Group, one of the largest privately owned flight schools on the east coast of the United States, has showcased its training offerings through the deployment of a flight simulator and team to the Philadelphia Eagles season opener tailgate.

Source: Infinity Flight Group

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes 149th Cohort in September 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio flight training unit of Turkish Airlines, as welcomed its 149th training cohort in September following growing its fleet by 7 new aircraft alone in August.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new Cessna 172 aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Ireland’s ASG Celebrates 10 Years as Leading Aviation Training Provider

Ireland – Aviation training provider ASG is marking its 10th anniversary, reflecting on a decade of growth, global partnerships, and expanding training capabilities. Founded in 2015, the organisation has developed into a respected EASA-approved training provider, supporting airlines, state organisations, and thousands of student pilots.

“By placing training quality, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do, ASG has developed and grown trust with key stakeholders across the aviation industry, from partners, to regulators, to private and public aviation organisations, and of course, with student Pilots,” says Diarmuid O’Riordan, founder of ASG.

“The organisation has experienced tremendous growth year on year since its foundation, not just in the number of students trained, but in the variety of organisations supported with their aviation training and consultancy needs. To support this growth, ASG has invested consistently in growth enablers from customer relationship management platforms, process automations, its own learning management system and video tutorials, a classroom booking and reservation platform, instructor and crew scheduling tools, not to mention significant ongoing investments in both software and hardware technology solutions to continue to enhance the quality of training, consultancy, and support available to customers. Over the past ten years it has been gratifying to see the team developing, managing, and delivering training across the industry and across a spectrum of disciplines including Airline Pilot training, Crew Control, Safety and risk management, Military Pilot training, Apron / Ramp management, Air Defence & Air Interception, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Search & Rescue Tasking (SAR) and co-ordination, Flight Operations and Aircraft Dispatch.”

Over the past decade, ASG has built long-lasting relationships with some of the biggest names in the aviation industry:

  • Aer Lingus
  • Norwegian Air
  • SAS Scandinavian Airlines
  • Emerald Airlines
  • Hibernian Airlines
  • Simtech Aviation
  • Aluminium Offshore
  • DAS Private Jets
  • ASL Airlines
  • Irish Police Force
  • GFTS
  • Path2Pilot
  • Flyer
  • Skymates Flight Academy
  • United Nations (UN)
  • Aramark
  • Irish Coast Guard (IRCG)
  • Irish Air Corps (IAC)
  • Ernst & Young,

Source: ASG
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UAE-based School Unveils Flight Simulator for K12 Students at Dubai South in 2025

United Arab Emirates – GEMS Founders School Dubai South has unveiled a custom-built, high-performance flight simulator at its Aviation City campus near Dubai World Central (DWC), aimed at inspiring K12 students to explore careers in STEM and aviation.

  • The simulator is designed to run professional-grade platforms including Microsoft Flight Simulator, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Pro, and X-Plane, offering students realistic exposure to aerodynamics, navigation, and applied problem-solving.

  • A Next Level Racing Boeing Commercial Edition cockpit with Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack and T.Flight Rudder Pedals completes the setup, providing students with an immersive, airline-style training environment.

  • The project was developed by the GEMS Founders School Dubai South team, supported by PedTech Global as sourcing partner.

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Global Flight Training Group OSM Aviation Academy Seeks Head of Flight Operations/Base Manager in 2025 for Florida Campus

Florida, USA – OSM Aviation Academy is actively recruiting for a senior leadership position at its Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE) training base: Head of Flight Operations (Chief Instructor) / Base Manager.

See job announcement below and apply directly with OSM Aviation Academy.

“Job Summary

OSM Aviation Academy is seeking a safety-focused and driven aviation professional to join its leadership team as Head of Flight Operations / Base Manager for its FAA Part 141 flight training facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE).

This position involves both the administrative oversight of daily training operations and followup flight instructions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality ground and flight training, ensuring compliance with FAA standards, and supporting student progress in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about aviation leadership and wants to help shape the next generation of Airline Ready pilots.

Key Responsibilities & Instructional Duties

  • Deliver ground, flight, and pre-/post-flight instruction in accordance with FAA Part 141 regulations and the school’s approved Training Course Outlines (TCOs)
  • Prepare students for knowledge, proficiency, and practical tests (Stage Checks, End-of-Course Evaluations, FAA Check rides)
  • Conduct stage checks and proficiency flights (if authorized)
  • Maintain high instructional standards of safety, compliance, and professionalism
  • Monitor student progress, maintain accurate training records, and provide regular feedback

Administrative & Leadership Duties

  • Manage the day-to-day training operations and scheduling at the KFXE base
  • Supervise and support flight instructors and operational staff
  • Ensure full compliance with FAA regulations, TCOs, and OSM internal standards
  • Support and participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new instructors
  • Collaborate with the management team to grow OSM Aviation Academy’s footprint and activities in the U.S.
  • Lead standardization and continuous improvement efforts in curriculum, safety practices, and instructor performance
  • Organize and attend instructor meetings, safety briefings, and internal audits
  • Act as the point of contact for base-level administrative coordination, including liaison with airport authorities and vendors

Qualifications

Required:

  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • Preferably prior operational experience from Military and/or Part 121/135 operations
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) – SE/ME/IR + FAA Medical Class I
  • Meet requirements outlined in FAA 14 CFR §141.35
  • Ability to pass a TSA background check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Benefits

  • Competitive fixed salary.
  • Opportunities for leadership advancement within OSM Aviation Academy Group
  • Professional development and recurrent training opportunities
  • ID90 travel scheme with Norse Atlantic Airways.“

Apply directly with OSM Aviation Academy.

Source: OSM Aviation Academy

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TRU Simulation’s Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator Achieves FAA Qualification

USA – TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, and an affiliate of Bell Textron Inc., announced its cutting-edge Veris Virtual Reality Flight Simulator received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) qualification. Now qualified as a Level 7 Flight Training Device (FTD), the Veris is also designed to meet European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FTD Level 3 standards, with EASA qualification expected later this year. This milestone further solidifies TRU Simulation’s position as an industry leader in developing advanced, high-fidelity Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and FTDs.

First unveiled at VERTICON 2024, the Veris is a clean-sheet design focused on efficiency, combining industry-leading features of an FFS with immersive virtual reality technology to empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently. The Veris provides helicopter and fixed-wing model customers with a more cost-effective and innovative solution for pilot training.

“At TRU Simulation, our mission is to empower pilots and training providers with the most advanced and accessible tools available,” said Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager, TRU Simulation. “The Veris delivers cutting-edge, cost-effective flight training through a compact VR platform – revolutionizing how pilots train across business aviation, rotorcraft and military markets.”

Bell Training Academy (BTA) has been named the launch customer and will be the first to use the Veris for training on the Bell 505 helicopter. BTA is a state-of-the-art facility that occupies 100,000 square feet of classroom, lab and hangar space.

“Being the launch customer for the Veris for the Bell 505 is an honor for the Bell Training Academy,” said Chad Sparks, general manager, Bell Training Academy. “We are dedicated to providing the most advanced and comprehensive training solutions, and the Veris will greatly enhance the realism and effectiveness of our programs. We celebrate this milestone with TRU Simulation and look forward to continuing our collaboration to keep our customers on their missions.”

The Bell 505 is one of the most technologically advanced platforms in its class and continues to draw attendance around the globe for training many generations of military and civilian helicopter pilots.

The Veris includes a fully electric six degrees-of-freedom motion base to produce accurate flight cues and vibrations. It also leverages the same flight data, software baselines and advanced technologies such as TRU’s REALFeel control loading system found in its Level FFSs, providing realistic flight control sensations and experience in a virtual world. Tactile cockpit panels allow the pilot to interact with the aircraft switches and avionics in a similar manner as they would in the aircraft. Finally, a VR headset replaces the traditional visual system, immersing the pilot into the flight environment .

The Veris offers state-of-the-art simulator components, including:

  • TRU’s new Image Generator, powered by Unreal Engine
  • Electric six degrees-of-freedom motion base
  • Custom modeled airports
  • Varjo VR/MR headset
  • Digital electric control loading system
  • Newly designed Instructor Operating System
  • Qualification test guide generation
  • Remote instructor control unit
  • Lesson plan and debrief systems (optional)

The fidelity and accessibility of the Veris is further demonstrated through its unique dual-use design. Using real avionics and aircraft components, some training can be conducted without a VR headset. This enables avionics training, procedural training and more to be performed without the headset while reserving the immersive virtual world experience to the flight portion of training. This capability captures the ideal balance of real-world and virtual training not found in other training devices.

About TRU Simulation
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., is a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the aviation industry. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, TRU Simulation has been at the forefront of flight simulation technology for over a decade. Our customized simulator solutions empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently, while our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training experiences.

Source: TRU Simulation

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