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Flight Simulator Manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology Announces New 2024 Leasing Program for Flight Schools

Netherlands based flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology (WBFT) has announced a new leasing program tailored specifically to the needs of smaller flight schools.

“Our state-of-the-art certified flight simulators — C172, DA40, DA42, and P2006T — are now available for lease starting at just €2850 per month. This initiative comes in response to the increasing demand for accessible, high-quality training solutions. We understand that budget constraints can often restrict the growth and scaling of training operations of flight schools which have demand but do not have resources available. Our flexible leasing options are crafted to alleviate these constraints, enabling ATOs to expand their training capabilities without a hefty upfront investment. By launching this program, we prove once again our commitment to the pilot training industry and expect to increase our contribution to the safer skies.” shared Wright Brothers Flight Technology.

Source: Wright Brothers Flight Technology

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Scottish Pilot Training Organisation ACS Aviation Qualifies 2 New Flight ALSIM Flight Simulators in 2024

France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is delighted to share that Scotland’s leading Flight Training Organisation, ACS Aviation is now in possession of three certified ALSIM simulators. Both their second AL42, as well as their ALX, are now successfully qualified, respectively as FNPT II and FNPT II MCC by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the latest real-world Garmin G1000 avionics suite. It also comes with the latest generation visual system, KAP140 autopilot and PBN/LPV capabilities.

The ALSIM ALX provides up to four classes of aircraft from single-engine piston, twin engine piston, twin turbine up to medium category twin jet. The device is designed and approved for Advanced Pilot Training and Multi Crew Training in compliance with all current regulatory standards. The ALX offers advanced technology simulation equipment tailored to all specific training requirements. In addition, it has a proven track record for cost-effectiveness and helps save numerous aircraft hours. The ALX will be used by ACS Aviation for airline simulator assessments, command training, Airline Pilot Standard (APS), Multi Crew Cooperation and Jet Orientation Courses.

Craig McDonald, Technical Director at ACS Aviation, proudly announces the acquisition of the cutting-edge ALSIM AL42 and ALX Flight Simulator. With a strong reputation for innovation and quality in flight simulator development, ALSIM was the natural choice for ACS Aviation’s commitment to excellence in pilot training.

Craig McDonald expresses, “At ACS Aviation, our primary goal is to equip our students with the latest and most advanced tools to best prepare them for successful careers as airline pilots. We are excited to introduce the new additions of the AL42 and the state-of-the-art ALX simulator to our training academy, confident that they will enhance the training experience for both our airline partners and student pilots alike.”

Anna Lezoray, adds: “We have been working with ACS Aviation since 2017, when they have bought their first AL42 device from ALSIM. We are extremely happy and thrilled to be part of their successful and impressive growth on the UK pilot training market. We look proudly at our fruitfull cooperation. Thank you to Craig, Graeme and the whole team for their continuous trust in ALSIM devices and services.”

About ACS Aviation

Established in 2007, ACS Aviation has been training more than 1000 pilots and is the UK’s leading Flight Training Organisation. ACS Aviation offers a range of flight training services at Perth Airport, along with onsite engineering and operation of the entire airfield. They also offer specialist aircraft maintenance services through their engineering division, ACS Engineering. ACS Aviation is a fully approved CAA Part CAO aircraft maintenance provider in Scotland, specialising in the support of fixed wing piston aircraft.

About ALSIM

ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 30 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Today, ALSIM has more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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Global Aviation and Pilot Training Group Airways Aviation Announces Airline Pilot Foundation Program for Morocco

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has announced that its France base ESMA Airways Aviation, which boasts a 45-year history in pilot training, is launching a Pilot Foundation Program in Casablanca, Morocco. This initiative, the first of its kind in North Africa, marks a significant milestone in global aviation education and is projected to start on June 10, 2024, at La Capital Centre on Boulevard Abdelmoumen, one of the main arteries of the city.

ESMA Airways Aviation – France is one of only three European pilot training academies approved by Royal Air Maroc (RAM), having trained hundreds of Moroccan pilots over the years.

The bespoke Foundation Program is designed to assess, select, and equip aspiring aviation students at the early stages of earning their EASA Air Transport Pilot License. It addresses the critical need for well-trained pilots, anticipated due to independent forecasts of a severe pilot shortage and growing accessibility of air travel including Morocco’s middle class expands globally and air travel becomes more accessible to the masses.

Students will benefit from a curriculum developed and delivered by industry professionals that provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of aviation. The program aims to prepare students thoroughly before they advance to commercial theory and full flight training phases at the ESMA Airways Aviation Academy in Montpellier, France.

In addition to pilot training, ESMA Airways Aviation also offers a path to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in collaboration with Montpellier Business School, providing dual qualifications—an EASA fATPL and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business—upon completion of studies in France.

“Morocco is a strategic location that bridges Africa and Europe and plays a pivotal role in socio-economic development of the country. We are excited to be able to help start and participate in the journey create the next generation of aviation professionals from Casablanca. We see opening here as an investment into the future of aviation in Morocco,” said Romy Hawatt, Founder & Chairman of the ESMA Airways Aviation Group.

Alexandre Alves, CCO and COO of the ESMA Airways Aviation Group, emphasized the global perspective: “We believe that our unique Foundation program will set a new standard in supporting aviation training from grass roots through to the professional level and help address the urgent global need for qualified Pilots, Cabin Crew and other aviation professionals.”

About Airways Aviation

With over 45 years of international experience and educational sites across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Dubai-headquartered Airways Aviation is recognized as the largest privately-owned multidisciplinary aviation academy globally. Our comprehensive education and training programs combine practical and theoretical techniques to meet the increasing demand for skilled aviation professionals certified by EASA, CASA, ICAO, and IATA.

The Airways Aviation Group has trained over 9,000 commercial pilots and graduated more than 25,000 cabin crew, ground handling, and maintenance professionals. It also maintains a diverse fleet of over 70 aircraft, including Europe’s largest fleet of Diamond DA40 and Diamond DA42, along with various Cessna and Piper models equipped with advanced avionic systems.

Source: Airways Aviation
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Accepting Applications for Airline Partner MPL Program in 2024

Global pilot training solution provider CAE has shared that it is now accepting applications for the Generation easyJet MPL Programme! This is a competency-based training programme that CAE designed especially for their exclusive partnership with easyJet.

“You will achieve a Multi-Crew Pilot License and be selected and mentored by the airline from the start of the programme, receiving a conditional letter of employment before your training begins. In less than 24 months, you will go from no experience to the easyJet flight deck as a Second Officer flying commercially across the UK/Europe. Apply today and become one of the 1000 aspiring pilots taking the journey to the easyJet flight deck!” shared CAE FTO Training Advisor Gail Gostick.

In 2023 easyjet shared that is was looking to recruit 200 cadets in 2023 as part of its ambitious plans for 1,000 new pilots in total to train with and join the airline by 2027.

Previously in 2022 CAE shared that training batches start with CAE in either Brussels, Madrid or the London Gatwick training base and the program was priced at the time at Euro €92,739.

Source: Gail Gostick (CAE)

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