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European Union Aviation Safety Agency Launches Call for Expression of Interest – for Direct Accreditation of Qualified Entities in the FSTD Domain

Europe – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has launched the Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) 2025.01, seeking Qualified Entities (QEs) for direct accreditation in the domains of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD) and Flight Testing.

The initiative provides organizations specializing in aviation safety, simulation, and flight testing with an opportunity to collaborate directly with EASA.

Selected Qualified Entities (QEs) will be accredited to support EASA’s regulatory and oversight activities.

Source: EASA
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Nigeria’s NCAT Completes Factory Acceptance for ELITE PI-40/42 Simulator, Set for Delivery in 2025

Switzerland and Nigeria – The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has successfully completed the Factory Acceptance Visit (FAT) at ELITE Simulation Solutions in Zurich, marking the approval of the ELITE PI-40/42 Diamond simulator for shipment to Zaria, Nigeria.

“We are honored to partner with NCAT in bringing the first ELITE PI-40/42 simulator to Nigeria. This simulator will play a crucial role in enhancing pilot training efficiency and ensuring high standards of flight safety and operational excellence for which NCAT is known throughout the African continent.” – Rene Huddlestone, Director of Marketing & Sales, ELITE Simulation Solutions

  • The ELITE PI-40/42 simulator is an open cockpit Diamond DA40 model convertible to a DA42, offering high-fidelity flight training capabilities.
  • This is the first ELITE PI-40/42 simulator to be delivered to Africa, enhancing NCAT’s advanced pilot training programs.
  • NCAT’s expert pilots rigorously tested the simulator for flight dynamics, avionics accuracy, and overall performance, confirming its compliance with high training standards.
  • The simulator is expected to enhance pilot training efficiency, flight safety, and operational excellence in Nigeria’s aviation sector.

About ELITE Simulation Solutions

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, ELITE Simulation Solutions is a global leader in flight simulation technology, providing high-fidelity training devices for flight schools, airlines, and aviation training organizations worldwide.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions
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US Flight School to Expand Fleet with 8 New Piper Aircraft in 2025 and 2026

Apopka, Florida, USA – D&J Aviation, a premier aviation services and flight training provider in Central Florida, and training aircraft manufacturer Piper Aircraft have announced a fleet expansion agreement, with D&J Aviation set to receive a total of eight Piper Archer TX aircraft over the next one to two years.

  • D&J Aviation will take delivery of its first two Piper Archer TX aircraft in July 2025
  • An additional six aircraft will be delivered in the following 1 to 2 years
  • All aircraft will be equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and GFC 700 autopilot systems
  • The deal strengthens the ongoing collaboration between D&J Aviation and Piper Aircraft

About D&J Aviation
D&J Aviation is a flight training and aviation services provider based in Central Florida, operating out of Apopka Airport (X04) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). The company offers a range of flight training programs and aircraft services.

Source: D&J Aviation

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Danish CAA Conducts 2025 Audit of Center Air Pilot Academy, Tests New Simnest A320 Simulator

Denmark – Center Air Pilot Academy (CAPA) has hosted a regulatory audit at its facility. As part of the visit, Trafikstyrelsen (the Danish Civil Aviation Authority) also tested CAPA’s newly installed Simnest Aviation A320 simulator.

The new simulator will primarily serve CAPA students, including those training for airlines such as Jettime, Norwegian, and Scandinavian Airlines.

About Center Air Pilot Academy
Center Air Pilot Academy is a professional flight training organisation based in Roskilde, Denmark. The academy offers both integrated and modular as well as multicrew pilot license pilot training programs and operates a fleet of modern aircraft and simulators.

Source: Center Air Pilot Academy
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ALSIM Hosts Aero Club di Roma for Simulator Maintenance and Certification Training

France – Simulator manufacturer ALSIM hosted Italy’s Aero Club di Roma for a three-day maintenance and certification training session at its headquarters. The visit reflects ALSIM’s ongoing support for client technical development and simulator operations readiness. The training focused on maintaining and optimizing the ALX simulator, which Aero Club di Roma has been operating for several years. The program covered technical support, troubleshooting, and certification procedures to ensure optimal simulator performance.

Statements

  • Alessio Longo, Technical Manager of Aero Club di Roma, said: “On behalf of myself and the entire Aero Club di Roma, I would like to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to participate in these three days of training at ALSIM. It has been an incredibly valuable experience that has undoubtedly contributed to our professional growth and personal development. We are truly grateful for your warm hospitality and the great professionalism shown throughout the training. Your expertise and dedication made this experience even more enriching.”

Source: ALSIM
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