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Cabin Crew Simulator Manufacturer Spatial Announces Successful A320 Training Device Factory Acceptance Test with easyJet

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates – Spatial Composite Solutions has successfully completed a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at its UAE factory for a suite of A320‑family cabin crew training devices procured by easyJet, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of high‑fidelity cabin crew training solutions globally.

Spatial hosted Chris South from easyJet to witness the FAT of multiple A320 cabin training devices: door trainers, cockpit trainers, cockpit entry trainers, and over‑wing exit trainers.

Source: Spatial Composite Solutions
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Western Michigan University Announces 2025 Appointment of its College of Aviation’s Former Flight Ops Director as the New President

Michigan, USA – Western Michigan University (WMU) has proudly welcomed Russ Kavalhuna, an aviation alumnus and former Executive Director of Flight Operations of the University’s College of Aviation, as the new President of Western Michigan University. Kavalhuna officially began his tenure as the 10th president of the university, marking a significant milestone for both the institution and its aviation program.

  • The College of Aviation is one of the largest public university aviation programs in the United States, with around 1,100 undergraduate students enrolled.

  • Earlier this year, WMU expanded its training infrastructure with the addition of four Frasca TRAC20 G7 flight simulators to support its growing pilot training operations.

  • In July 2023, WMU also entered a fleet renewal agreement with Cirrus Aircraft, upgrading its current 28 SR20s to 32 TRAC20 G7 aircraft to align with evolving industry training standards.

Source: Western Michigan University

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Barcelona Flight School Expands 2025 Fleet with New Pipistrel Velis Explorer Aircraft

Sabadell, Spain – one of the largest flight training organisations when measured by fleet size in Spain and with an over 70 history, has added the Pipistrel Velis Explorer to its training fleet, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality pilot education.

The flight school offers an Integrated ATPL(A) Programme which is a direct track to an airline pilot career. The course duration, including ground school and flight training, is about 18 months. The Integrated ATPL(A) Programme is an Airline Transport Pilot course completed with an MCC in an Boeing B737 – 800NG simulator. It is addressed towards those who are really serious about getting an airline job. Within the programme, the student will complete the APS – MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Coordination) training required to act as an FO (First Officer) in multi-pilot transport category aircraft, essential in order to be employed by an Airline.

Did you know that the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell and its ATO (Authorized Training Organisation), Barcelona Flight School had incorporated into its fleet the first aircraft with electric propulsion, following the project of this entity to renew its training aircraft for electric planes. This is the Velis Electro model, the world’s first electric aircraft certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), from the Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel, a two-seater, 100% electric aircraft, mainly intended for initial pilot training. Its arrival on the market represents a real revolution for aeroclubs and flying schools in the context of their environmental transition in Spain.

Source: Barcelona Flight School
Photo Credit: Barcelona Flight School

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