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FMS Training Solution Provider Heading365 Supports Belgium-based Airline Amid Fleet Expansion with Training Solutions

Heading365, the specialist in custom Flight Management System (FMS) training solutions, has celebrated the start of its second year of partnership with Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group. This collaboration coincides with Brussels Airlines’ recent fleet expansion, a move reflecting the airline’s robust business growth.

The A320 FMS Trainer PRO is designed to meet the high standards of pilot training, offering a realistic and detailed simulation environment. This tool is tailored to the specific needs of Brussels Airlines, supporting their pilots to maintain excellence in flight operations.

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CAE Demonstrates NH90 and T-6C Training Support During New Zealand PM’s Visit in December 2024

New Zealand – CAE Defence & Security – Indo-Pacific showcased its advanced training technology and support services during the recent visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to RNZAF Base Ohakea. The visit highlighted CAE’s role in enhancing the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) operational readiness.

  • CAE provides training technology, maintenance, and support services for RNZAF aircrew.
  • The focus was on NH90 helicopter and T-6C Texan II fixed-wing aircraft training programs.
  • CAE’s solutions aim to deliver a highly skilled and future-ready aircrew for the RNZAF.
  • The visit underscored CAE’s ongoing collaboration with the RNZAF in delivering cutting-edge training capabilities.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: Christopher Luxon

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Saudi-based Alpha Star Aviation Services Continues Multi-Aircraft Pilot Training with CAE in 2025

Saudi Arabia – Global pilot training solution provider CAE has announced the renewal of its training agreement with Alpha Star Aviation Services, a longstanding customer since 2017. Alpha Star will continue to train its pilots on multiple aircraft platforms at CAE’s Dubai training center. The renewed agreement includes training for the:

  • Gulfstream G650
  • G550
  • GIV
  • Hawker 800XP/XPI
  • King Air

CAE’s Dubai facility provides advanced simulation-based pilot training solutions tailored to meet Alpha Star’s operational needs.

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Air India Training Academy Growing to Become South Asia’s Largest Aviation Training Institute

Gurugram, India – Air India’s Training Academy, located on a sprawling 600,000-square-foot campus in Gurugram, stands to grow to become South Asia’s largest aviation training institution, designed to support the airline’s vision of becoming a world-class carrier. With state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive programs, the academy aims to develop industry-ready aviation professionals, bolstering India’s rapidly growing aviation market.

  • Pilot Training Expansion:
    • Plans to establish 20 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) bays for Airbus and Boeing fleets in collaboration with OEMs.
    • Advanced simulators will enhance pilot readiness for upcoming aircraft deliveries.
  • Comprehensive Training Offerings:
    • Cabin crew training in Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP), service protocols, grooming, and voice and accent skills.
    • Ground and security staff training in departure control, customer service, and airport security.
    • Management training programs in commercial operations, HR, and leadership.
  • Focus on Practical Learning:
    • Immersive and real-world training experiences, such as Door Training for emergency and routine operational procedures.
    • Facilities equipped to simulate real-life scenarios, enabling crew to handle emergencies seamlessly.

Future Plans

  • Scaling Training Capacity:
    • The academy aims to train over 50,000 Air India professionals, including pilots, cabin crew, ground staff, engineers, and security personnel, in the coming years.
  • Expansion Projects:
    • Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra, featuring 31 single-engine and 3 twin-engine aircraft.
    • A new Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) school to ensure a steady supply of skilled engineers for Air India’s modern fleet.

Statements

  • Sunil Bhaskaran, Director of the Air India Training Academy, remarked: “To fulfill our goals of becoming a world-class airline, we have invested in building a state-of-the-art integrated training academy in Gurugram. It brings to life Air India’s ambition to establish best-in-class training for all aviation disciplines.”

Source: Air India

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Turkey’s Largest Business Aviation Operator Continues Training Partnership with CAE in 2025

Global pilot training solution provider CAE has announced the renewal of its training agreement with GENEL HAVACILIK A.S., Turkey’s largest business aviation operator. The renewed two-year partnership continues CAE’s support for GENEL HAVACILIK pilots across multiple aircraft platforms. Training will take place at CAE’s facilities in Dubai and the United Kingdom. They have been a CAE customer since 2015, reflecting a longstanding commitment to pilot excellence and safety.

GENEL HAVACILIK pilots will train on the following aircraft types:

  • Bombardier Global Express, Global Vision
  • Challenger 300/350
  • Learjet 60
  • Gulfstream G200
  • Hawker 800XP/XPI

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: CAE

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Successful Installation & LBA Certification of an ELITE S311 FNPT II Simulator at Westflug in Germany

Germany – Flight simulator manufacturer ELITE Simulation Solutions is pleased to announce the successful installation and certification of an ELITE S311 FNPT II simulator at Westflug, one of Germany’s leading aviation training organizations. The simulator has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) through the German aviation authority, Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA), and passed the certification inspection without any findings. This highlights the simulator’s exceptional design, performance, and compliance with rigorous aviation training standards.

The ELITE S311 FNPT II simulator is now in operation at Westflug, enhancing the training capabilities of the academy and providing student pilots with state-of-the-art tools to develop essential flying skills in a realistic and controlled environment. ELITE’s Director of Marketing & Sales, Rene Huddlestone, says, “We are thrilled to be a part of Westflug’s continuous growth, empowering their success with our advanced flight simulator capabilities.”

About the ELITE S311 FNPT II Simulator

The ELITE S311 is a versatile and advanced flight training device, designed to meet the demands of modern aviation training programs. It is ideal for ab-initio training, instrument rating proficiency, and multi-engine instruction, offering an immersive training experience.

Key Features of the ELITE S311 FNPT II Simulator:

  • Multi-Aircraft Configurations: Adaptable for single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft, including popular models such as the Arrow & Seneca
  • Advanced Avionics Systems: Equipped with a convertible conventional & glass cockpit display, providing students with hands-on experience with modern avionics and navigation systems.
  • Immersive Visuals: High-definition visual systems with wide-angle displays offer an authentic simulation experience for both VFR and IFR training.
  • EASA Certification: Meets FNPT II standards, ensuring compliance with strict European aviation regulations.

A Milestone for Aviation Training at Westflug

The addition of the ELITE S311 FNPT II simulator represents a significant investment in enhancing the flight training capabilities at Westflug. This addition not only expands the training resources available at the academy but also strengthens Westflug’s position as a leading aviation training provider in Germany.

About ELITE Simulation Solutions
Founded in 1987, ELITE Simulation Solutions has been a leader in flight simulation technology, delivering innovative and reliable training devices to flight schools, universities, and commercial operators around the world. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ELITE continues to drive advancements in aviation safety and training standards through state-of-the-art simulation solutions.

For more information on the ELITE S311 FNPT II simulator, visit flyelite.com/s311ecoflyer.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions
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US Flight Training Group, Paragon Flight Training, Announces Fleet Expansion Plans; Recaps Key 2024 Successes, Including Growth of its Punta Gorda Location

Fort Myers, Florida, USA – Paragon Flight Training, an award-winning flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, is increasing its fleet investment in Piper aircraft in 2025, upping the ambitious strategic plan the company unveiled in 2022. The announcement – and other news – was shared by Paragon Flight President and Owner, Chris Schoensee.

“Paragon Flight has benefitted from a multitude of positive business experiences in 2024 that have further bolstered our confidence in the decision to increase our fleet investments for 2025 and beyond,” Schoensee said. “In 2022, we projected the purchase of 50 new Piper Pilot 100i’s by the end of 2027. We’re now planning on 70 Piper P100i aircraft in that same period. It is an exceptional training platform, and we consider it the gold standard in flight training. We have totally re-fleeted our aircraft inventory since 2022, a stretch goal for us that has now been realized.”

On December 11, Paragon Flight took possession of the 200 serial number Piper P100i, after receiving the 100 serial number aircraft in January 2023. Schoensee gave a nod to the company’s second Florida location at Punta Gorda PDG Air Center – and the Punta Gorda airport community – for making an outsized contribution to the company’s success this year.

“We opened our Punta Gorda location in 2023 on the strength of the Paragon Flight brand with one aircraft; we now have eight aircraft there – all Pipers – to meet the increased local demand for flight training in this now bustling region of southwest Florida. We are also nearing completion of renovated space for ground training and for students to study and gather,” Schoensee said. “Plus, the leadership team at the PGD Air Center has been phenomenal.  They understand that a flight school is an introduction to the broader world of general aviation and ultimately helps to support and build up airports and the industry as a whole. We are extremely grateful for the welcome they continue to extend to Paragon Flight.”

Other 2024 Paragon Flight Training Highlights

  • December – approaching completion of a maintenance hangar at the Punta Gorda location which will bring in three new maintenance personnel.
  • November – purchased the assets of Airventures in LaGrange, Georgia, a flight training cornerstone in the region for more than 30 years. The acquisition follows the company’s 2023 entrance into the Georgia market when it began a partnership with LaGrange College to offer the college’s first program in aviation.
  • November – took possession of its 10th Piper P100i, bringing its fleet to 34 aircraft; With more than 30 Piper aircraft currently in its fleet, Paragon Flight owns approximately 15% of the Piper P100i aircraft, introduced in 2020, in existence.
  • May – announced its company-wide student enrollment was at an all-time high.

“As we continue to gain momentum, Paragon Flight is committed to providing our students with a professional flight training experience that they can’t find anywhere else,” Schoensee said.

About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight is an award-winning flight academy headquartered at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida. Holding FAA and SEVIS accreditations, the company trains commercial, professional, and recreational pilots as well as offering military pilot training for domestic and foreign governments. With multiple locations in Florida and Georgia, Paragon Flight now has more than 34,000 square feet of training facilities in the South Eastern United States.

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