FTEJerez Celebrates First British Airways Cadets Completing IR Skill Test at New Oxford, UK Base

Spain & United Kingdom – FTEJerez has announced that its first cohort of British Airways Speedbird cadets (six in total) have successfully passed their Instrument Rating (IR) skill tests at FTEJerez’s newly launched London‑Oxford base — achieving a 100 % pass rate.

Source: FTEJerez

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Aviation Radio Simulation Provider PlaneEnglish Partners with Utah State University to Enhance Pilot Comms Training

Utah, USA — PlaneEnglish has entered into a partnership with Utah State University’s (USU) Aviation Technology program to integrate its ARSim Radio Communications Simulator into the curriculum. This collaboration aims to strengthen students’ proficiency in ATC communications alongside their technical training.

  • USU’s Aviation Technology program offers B.S. degrees in Professional Pilot (fixed wing & rotorcraft), Maintenance Management, and Aviation Management.

  • The ARSim system enables students to practice radio communications in a controlled, repeatable environment, helping them build confidence before flights.

  • The tool supports scalable, consistent training across multiple disciplines and reinforces FAA phraseology and communication best practices.

  • By automating radio‑comm training, the approach potentially frees up cockpit flight time for more advanced skill development.

Source: PlaneEnglish

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Simulator Manufacturer Simnest Aviation Hosts Hungarian Export Promotion Agency in September 2025

Hungary – Simnest Aviation, a Hungarian manufacturer of flight simulators, hosted a visit from the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA), where Deputy CEO Gabor Peter Artner explored the company’s technologies and discussed strategies for expanding international cooperation.

  • The visit included hands-on demonstrations of Simnest’s simulator devices and discussions with CEO Balázs Herendi on potential partnership opportunities.

  • Simnest and HEPA have a history of collaboration; since 2022, HEPA Türkiye has supported joint initiatives that have laid the foundation for successful export-driven projects.

About Simnest Aviation
Headquartered in Budapest, Hungary, Simnest Aviation designs and manufactures advanced flight simulator training devices for professional pilot training. Its portfolio includes Airbus A320 and other FNPT II/MCC devices, used by flight schools and airlines across Europe and Asia. In recent years, Simnest has expanded its global presence with installations in Portugal, Norway, and India.

Source: HEPA Hungarian Export Promotion Agency

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American University of Iraq–Baghdad Collaborates with Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise for New Aviation Education Initiative

Iraq — The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB), via its Center of Excellence for Innovation and Development (CEID), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) to launch a strategic collaboration in aviation education and training. The partnership will leverage CEID’s academic infrastructure and training assets together with IAE’s expertise in ground aviation training and international certification, to build new educational pathways for aviation professionals.

Source: AUIB
Photo Credit: AUIB

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