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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM to Showcase Solutions at AERO Friedrichshafen 2025 in April

France – headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM has confirmed its participation in AERO Friedrichshafen, scheduled for April 9-12, 2025. The company will showcase its latest flight training solutions at Booth A6-413.

AERO Friedrichshafen is the global platform for all aspects of General Aviation – discover the variety of their industry in 12 exhibition halls and their static display ranging from Gliders, Ultralights, piston aircraft and helicopters up to Business Aviation. With more than 690 exhibitors from 35 countries, 32,000+ attendees and 500+ journalists from all over the world, AERO Friedrichshafen is the international community’s annual meeting place.

About ALSIM
ALSIM is a French flight simulator manufacturer specializing in fixed-base training devices for flight schools, universities, and airline academies. The company provides innovative simulation solutions to enhance pilot training worldwide.

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Tecnam’s P2006T NG Achieves EASA Certification in 2025

Capua, Italy –  Tecnam is proud to announce that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially awarded Type Certification to the P2006T NG (Next Generation)—a milestone that redefines excellence in the twin-engine aircraft category.

Fifteen years after its initial debut, the P2006T continues to evolve, setting new benchmarks in efficiency, technology, and performance. With hundreds of units in operation worldwide and continuous enhancements based on real-world operator feedback, the Next Generation P2006T is designed to surpass even its own legacy.

Built on Tecnam’s rich aviation heritage and decades of engineering expertise, the P2006T NG integrates cutting-edge advancements to meet the demands of flight schools, private owners, and special mission operators.

Unrivaled Efficiency & Sustainability

Compared to the P2006T MkII the P2006T NG has an increased Maximum Take-Off weight to 1290 kg (2844 lb) that allow more payload.

Equipped with fuel-injected Rotax 912iSc3 engines, the P2006T NG is in fact the world’s most fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft. It consumes as little as 14 liters per hour (3.7 USG/h) per engine, reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 45 metric tons per year—a breakthrough in environmentally conscious aviation.

Flawless Fleet Integration & Maintenance

Operators of mixed fleets will benefit from full interchangeability of engines and accessories between the P-Mentor and the P2006T NG, streamlining logistics and operational efficiency. Maintenance teams will appreciate the quick-release engine cowlings, ensuring effortless access to the powerplant bay for inspections and servicing.

Next-Level Avionics & Connectivity

The P2006T NG introduces a totally redesigned cockpit, featuring a central console designed to accommodate an FMS GCU477 keyboard, enabling smooth control and entry of all Garmin G1000Nxi avionics. The fully digital, 3-axis GFC700 autopilot  with ESP (Electronic Stability and Protection), coupled with the GI-275 stand-by instrument, enhances flight precision, while the innovative Garmin Flight Stream system ensures total connectivity between tablets, smartphones, and the aircraft.

Unmatched Accessibility & Comfort

From flight instructors and students to private owners and their families, the P2006TNG improves accessibility like never before. Four independent doors – one for the pilot, one for the co-pilot/instructor, one for the passengers and one for the baggage compartment – allow easy boarding and operations, making flying more enjoyable even for pilots with limited mobility.

Refined Aesthetics & Enhanced Safety

The P2006T NG introduces a sleek new window design, providing improved visibility and a modernized appearance. Its fully LED winglet-integrated position and navigation lights enhance aerodynamics and visibility, while enhanced LED landing/taxi lights further improve safety in all conditions.

Luxury in the Sky: The P2006T NG SPORT

For those seeking exclusivity, Tecnam offers the P2006T NG SPORT, a premium edition crafted with meticulous Italian design. This luxurious variant features:
✔ Black leather dashboard with soft LED lighting
✔ Handmade carbon fiber panels and leather yokes
✔ Alcantara headliners and plush moquette seats
✔ Side panels with carbon fiber details
Delivering an unparalleled flying experience, the SPORT edition blends performance with sophistication.

Special Mission Ready: The P2006T NG SMP

The P2006T NG is also available in a Special Mission Platform (SMP) configuration, with certified power box and hatches, supporting a wide range of applications, including:
✔ Search and rescue
✔ Reconnaissance & surveillance
✔ Border patrol
✔ Aerial mapping
This specialized version provides a cost-effective, highly capable solution for operators conducting demanding missions worldwide.

Global Availability & Customer Commitment

With a robust global support network, Tecnam ensures worldwide spare parts availability and after-sales assistance, reinforcing its commitment to customer satisfaction. Deliveries are now set to begin for customers across:

  • Spain
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • France
  • Portugal
  • Denmark
  • Argentina
  • Paraguay
  • Mexico
  • Australia
  • New Zealand

A Statement from Tecnam’s Leadership

“First of all, I would like to thank my design and certification team for this great result! Today, with this new certification, Tecnam confirms its position as one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers, as we certify several new designs every year in order to offer our customers the most advanced aircraft.”— Giovanni Pascale Langer, Tecnam Managing Director.

The Tecnam P2006T NG is not just an upgrade—it’s a new standard in twin-engine aviation.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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Provider of Online ATPL Exam Preparation, ATPL Questions, Announces 2025 Partnership with Romanian Flight School

Romania – ATPL Questions, a leading provider of online ATPL exam preparation, announced its newest partnership with Romanian flight school JETAV. JETAV has integrated ATPL Questions’ Learning Management System (LMS) to enhance student training and exam preparation. The system allows JETAV to track student progress and create mock exams, supporting aspiring pilots in their ATPL studies.

About JETAV
JETAV is a Romania-based flight school specializing in ATPL and modular pilot training. The school focuses on delivering high-quality aviation education through structured programs and advanced learning technologies.

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Achieves Official Garmin Aviation Dealer Status

Global – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has shared that it has been awarded official Garmin Aviation dealer status. This was officially formalized during Pilot Expo 2025 in Brussels.

This accomplishment strengthens the company’s long-established relationship with Garmin and significantly enhances its capacity to support its rapidly expanding global fleet of Garmin-equipped aircraft and simulators. Furthermore, as an authorised dealer, Airways Aviation can now offer extended sales and service support to the growing community of Garmin users across all the EMEA region.

“Airways Aviation has been a loyal user of Garmin products for many years, and this new dealer status will enable the Group to further support the expansion of its fleet worldwide. Direct access to our products and award-winning technical support is critical to their daily operations, and this partnership also opens up exciting new opportunities, including the ability to support other Garmin customers,” said Romain Spadiny, EMEA Aviation Sales Manager, Garmin.

“The Airways Aviation Group has amassed extensive expertise in both troubleshooting and installing modern avionics solutions over many decades, and we are thrilled to be officially recognised by Garmin. This partnership will help us continue delivering top-tier training and services to our students and external clients alike, and we look forward to sharing its benefits with the aviation community worldwide,” said Alexandre Alves, Chief Commercial Officer, Airways Aviation Group.

By integrating the latest cockpit technologies, Airways Aviation remains committed to offering student pilots an exceptional training experience.

Airways Aviation’s fleet of over 100 aircraft and 15 simulators is fundamentally equipped with Garmin avionics. Airways Aviation will also extend avionics retrofit services to external clients, further cementing their position as a leading innovator and service provider in modern flight operations, specifically training, maintenance and engineering services.

About Airways Aviation Group
Airways Aviation Group is a global leader in aviation education, offering EASA, CASA, and ICAO-certified pilot training across multiple international locations. With over 45 years of industry experience, the Group has trained thousands of pilots and aviation professionals worldwide.

Currently operating in 11 countries of 4 continents, Airways Aviation operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft with a vast percentage of them being Diamond Aircraft. Headquartered in Dubai, it bolts large training capacity through its academies in Australia, France, Finland, Italy, Portugal, Cabo Verde, Morocco, UAE and India and satellites in Germany and Spain.

Airways Aviation Group also holds specialized divisions for Defence & Security training and Maintenance and Engineering services.

About Garmin
Garmin is a world-renowned provider of navigation, communication, and information devices, offering a broad portfolio of products and services tailored to the aviation, automotive, marine, outdoor, and fitness markets. Headquartered in the United States, Garmin has developed a reputation for innovation, reliability, and user-friendly designs, supported by an extensive global network of facilities and partners. Committed to enhancing safety and efficiency, Garmin’s award-winning technical support and continuous research and development ensure that its customers have access to the very best in modern avionics solutions.

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Loft Dynamics Names Former CAE Global Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Executive Itash Samani to Oversee Public Affairs

Zurich, Switzerland — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, announced that simulation and training industry leader Itash Samani has joined as executive vice president of public affairs, effective immediately.

With more than 40 years of experience, including over 20 years at CAE, Samani has been instrumental in expanding the use of simulators, developing industry standards, and working with regulators, airlines, and training organizations to advance innovative, scalable, and effective training solutions. He has dedicated his career to modernizing flight simulation and training methodologies, helping break boundaries and introduce new approaches alongside the teams that implement them.

At Loft Dynamics, Samani will lead the company’s public affairs strategy, driving expansion into new markets and navigating complex global regulatory landscapes. He will advocate for VR-based flight training, ensuring it meets global training standards while enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and safety. Under his leadership, Loft Dynamics will engage with regulatory bodies, airlines, and OEMs to evolve training programs and maximize the potential of innovative technologies. Additionally, Samani will oversee business development, collaborating with industry stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of immersive, data-driven simulation solutions.

Itash Samani, Executive Vice President Public Affairs, Loft Dynamics: “At Loft Dynamics, we’re leveraging VR technology to enhance pilot training with immersive, high-fidelity experiences that improve safety and accessibility,” said Samani. “While traditional methods have long been the foundation of pilot training, factors like cost, availability, and scalability can limit access to critical training scenarios. Our VR technology simulators address these gaps by providing realistic, data-driven environments that prepare pilots for real-world challenges in ways not feasible today. The FAA’s and EASA’s qualifications of the VR simulators are paving the way for broader adoption. The industry is at a turning point. I am excited to help drive this transformation in pilot training, and look forward to sharing our vision at Verticon, in my hometown of Dallas, on March 11-13.”

Fabi Riesen, Founder & CEO, Loft Dynamics: “Itash’s expertise is exactly what we need to drive the next evolution in pilot training and bring VR into the mainstream,” said Fabi Riesen, Loft Dynamics’ founder and CEO. “While aviation has seen incredible innovation, and traditional training has built a strong foundation, they do not always provide the full range of real-world exposure pilots need to handle complex scenarios—from high-risk emergencies like autorotations and engine failures to everyday decision-making. VR training enhances these capabilities by offering immersive, high-fidelity scenarios that are difficult to replicate with conventional approaches. Itash’s leadership will be key in accelerating adoption, and he will lead our efforts to work with regulators, operators, and training organizations to ensure VR becomes a core component of pilot training at scale.”

About Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics AG is the global leader in qualified virtual reality flight simulation training devices (FSTD). It is the first and only VR FSTD qualified by the FAA and EASA. Equipped with a 3D high-resolution panoramic view, dynamic six-degrees-of-freedom motion platform, and full-scale replica cockpit with a unique pose tracking system, our revolutionary VR simulators provide a more immersive, realistic, customizable, and safe training experience. By offering a training solution 10 times smaller and significantly more cost-effective than legacy simulators, we enhance training accessibility and scalability, empowering highly skilled pilots to meet global demand. We serve leading manufacturers, airlines, operators, schools, and organizations worldwide. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and Zurich, Switzerland, our team comprises passionate engineers, developers, and aviation experts.

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