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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Highlights Ministry of Defence Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

United Kingdom – global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, has been featured by the UK Ministry of Defence’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP) for its active recruitment and support of armed forces veterans transitioning into commercial aviation careers.

  • Approximately 70% of Skyborne’s Theoretical Knowledge Instructors (TKIs) come from the UK armed forces community.

  • Skyborne’s UK bases in Gloucestershire and Bournemouth offer employment opportunities for former military personnel in roles including Theoretical Knowledge Instructors, Flight Instructors, and operational support staff.

  • The academy signed the Armed Forces Covenant in 2021 and was awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award in 2022, recognising its commitment to veterans’ employment.

  • Skyborne offers a supportive, civilian-oriented training environment that values the professionalism, instructional experience, and dedication of military service members.

Source: Skyborne

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer AMST to Deliver Next-Generation Spatial Disorientation Trainer to Hellenic Air Force

Greece – Simulation and aviation training systems manufacturer AMST has secured a contract to deliver its latest AIRFOX DISO Spatial Disorientation Trainer to the Hellenic Air Force (HAF), replacing the previous system that has been in operation for over two decades.

  • The Hellenic Air Force selected AMST’s next-generation AIRFOX DISO system following an international public tender.

  • The upgrade will replace the long-serving trainer located at Athens Air Force General Hospital, which had been operational for more than 20 years.

  • The AIRFOX DISO system offers advanced spatial disorientation training to better prepare military pilots for the physiological challenges of flight.

  • AMST met all technical and budgetary requirements, leveraging its deep familiarity with HAF’s training needs.

Source: AMST

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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Partners with Czech Flight School Fly For Fun

Czech Republic – Digital aviation training content provider Padpilot has announced a new partnership with Czech Republic-based flight school Fly For Fun, expanding its European footprint in flight training ground school solutions.

  • Padpilot will supply its digital PPL(A) and ATPL(A) Classroom Presentations to support Fly For Fun’s ground training programmes.

  • Fly For Fun, established in 1995, operates a diverse aircraft fleet and maintains a strong instructional team with a philosophy of training “true aviators” beyond basic license requirements.

  • The partnership is designed to elevate the theoretical training experience for aspiring pilots in the Czech Republic, integrating Padpilot’s interactive and visually rich materials into the classroom.

  • The content aims to support instructors by improving engagement and instructional effectiveness, particularly for student pilots targeting EASA-based licences.

Statements

  • “To help our students become true aviators and not just licence holders, we need teaching tools that match the passion and excellence of our instructors. Padpilot’s classroom presentations are a perfect fit, great visuals and quality content that supports our instructors in bringing theory to life for the next generation of aviators.” – Honza Matusu, CTKI, Fly For Fun

About Padpilot
Based in Gloucester, United Kingdom, Padpilot is a digital aviation training publisher offering interactive and pedagogically advanced theory content for PPL, ATPL, and other pilot training levels. In 2025, it launched an advanced-AI study companion for students and has partnered with multiple European and international ATOs to modernize classroom delivery.

Source: Padpilot

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation’s Base in Italy Strengthens Role in Forlì’s Aerospace Cluster

Italy – Airways Aviation Italy (Professione Volare), part of the global Airways Aviation pilot and aviation training group, welcomed local officials to its Forlì base as part of broader efforts to establish the city as a future “Aviation Valley”. Mayor Gian Luca Zattini and Councillor Paola Casara visited the academy, highlighting its role within the region’s aerospace cluster.

  • Mayor Zattini emphasized Forlì’s ambition to position itself as a national aerospace hub, bringing together training, innovation, and industrial partnerships.

  • Airways Aviation Italy (Professione Volare), alongside Albatechnics, was recognized as a key contributor to regional economic growth and employment through pilot training and aircraft maintenance.

  • Captain Mauro Calvano, Group CEO of Airways Aviation, confirmed that the group is strengthening its European presence by expanding Forlì into a new hub, complementing recent developments in Australia, Northern Europe, and Portugal.

Statements

  • “Forlì as the hub of a future Aviation Valley, a national-level district bringing together educational, scientific, and technological excellence in the aerospace sector, with the ambition of strengthening the entire supply chain by focusing on professional training, innovation, the internationalization of industrial processes, and the creation of new alliances,” said Mayor Gian Luca Zattini.

  • “Forlì and its airport occupy a strategic position… Airways Aviation Italy | Professione Volare and Albatechnics represent two European-level excellences in strong expansion, specialized in the training of commercial pilots and in the maintenance of airliners. Investing in these activities means multiplying the economic and employment impact of an entire Region,” Zattini added.

  • “Airways Aviation is significantly strengthening its global position… we are focusing on Forlì as a new European hub, with the aim of supporting and positioning ourselves within Forlì’s aerospace technology cluster,” said Captain Mauro Calvano, Group CEO of Airways Aviation.

Source: Airways Aviation

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Flight Simulation Conference Returns to London in October 2025

United Kingdom – The RAeS Flight Simulation Conference will again be hosted this October at the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) in London. The two-day event will bring together leading voices from industry, regulatory bodies, academia, and the user community for focused discussion and knowledge-sharing. The full programme for 21 and 22 October 2025 is now available, and registration has opened via the Society’s website. 

Building on last year’s successful conference, the 2025 edition will follow up on key developments and progress in global regulation while exploring the increasing use of transformative technologies in flight simulation. A particular focus will be on how simulation is helping accelerate aircraft development and certification for new platforms. 

The keynote session will provide critical briefings on implementing the new EASA Certification Specification for Flight Simulation Training Devices (CS-FSTD) and updates on upcoming ICAO activities for a “new 9625.” Attendees will hear directly from the experts shaping these developments and gain insight into their impact on training, qualification, and operational use of flight simulation. 

Conference sessions are organised around the following core themes: 

  • FSTD Regulatory Update 
  • Cleared for takeoff: Innovation Meets Regulation 
  • Accelerating Aircraft Development by Simulation 
  • Applications of Simulation 
  • Pushing the Horizon: Transformative Tech 

The Royal Aeronautical Society and the Flight Simulation Specialist Group are grateful for the generous support of Rheinmetall and Thales as Group Main Supporters and the event’s sponsor, SIM OPS, whose contributions enable the delivery of this international gathering for the flight simulation community. 

Edwin A. Link Named Lecture

The first day of the conference will end with the Edwin A. Link Named Lecture, starting at 6 p.m. Edwin Link created the first flight simulator and championed the technology before, during, and after the Second World War. 

About the Royal Aeronautical Society
As the only professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation and space communities, the Royal Aeronautical Society exists to advance aeronautical art, science and engineering worldwide. Established in 1866, the Society has been at the forefront of developments in aerospace, seeking to promote the highest professional standards and provide a central forum for sharing knowledge. 

About the Flight Simulation Group
The Flight Simulation Group (FSG) is a specialist division of the Royal Aeronautical Society focused on designing, manufacturing, installing, and operating simulation equipment and synthetic environments. They address the economic and human factors impacting the use of simulators for research, development, and training of civil and military flight crews. The FSG has a significant international presence and keeps up to date with global flight simulation requirements, including those set by national and multinational civil regulatory authorities. They support the flight simulation industry and its workforce through a comprehensive program of activities to educate, inform, inspire, and promote flight simulation. 

Source: RAeS Flight Simulation Group

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Coptersafety Orders 2nd AW139 TRU Level D Full Flight Simulator for Helsinki Facility

Finland – Coptersafety and TRU Simulation have signed an agreement to deploy a new AW139 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at Coptersafety’s training facility near Helsinki International Airport. This will be Coptersafety’s second AW139 FFS from TRU, and is designed to support advanced mission‑profile training.

  • The new simulator will be equipped with advanced avionics, realistic flight dynamics, and high‑fidelity visuals. Enhancements include motion, vibration cues, smoke generation, and scenario‑based mission environments.

  • It will support training for offshore, search and rescue (SAR), emergency medical services (EMS), among other mission types, in a controlled simulated environment.

  • Qualification will be to Level D standard by EASA, the UK CAA, FAA, and other major aviation authorities.

  • The simulator is expected to be operational in the first half of 2027.

Statements:

  • “I’m happy to announce that Coptersafety has been able to secure this additional capability to its growing fleet of simulators. This is to ensure we can continue serving the growing demand of our customers with the best quality of training.” — Toni Rönnberg, COO, Coptersafety

  • “We’re pleased to continue supporting Coptersafety’s training programs with another AW139 simulator, designed to meet the highest level of qualification. This next-generation device reflects our commitment to advancing pilot readiness through immersive and realistic simulation that is tailored to Coptersafety’s specific needs.” — Vance Ontjes, Director, Sales and Customer Service, TRU Simulation

Source: Coptersafety

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Portugal’s Omni Aviation Training Center Selects Elixir Aircraft for Fleet Renewal

Portugal – Omni Aviation Training Center (OATC) has selected Elixir Aircraft to renew its training fleet, marking a significant step in modernising its operations at Cascais Aerodrome.

  • OATC, founded in 1998, will transition from legacy trainers to Elixir’s 4th-generation two-seater, equipped with a full glass cockpit, whole-aircraft parachute, and autopilot level mode.

  • The fleet renewal is backed by Green Aero Lease, ensuring maximum operational availability and carbon neutrality through offsetting.

  • Elixir Aircraft, based in La Rochelle, France, has 35 aircraft in service, over 300 on order, and recently secured FAA FAR Part-23 certification in July 2025.

  • In June 2025, Elixir was also selected by ENAC (École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile) for its fleet renewal.

Statements

  • “We designed the 4th generation aircraft to contribute to the excellence of future pilot training and bring a more sustainable aviation,” said Arthur Léopold-Léger, President and Co-founder of Elixir Aircraft.
  • “OATC is entering a new phase: more modern aircraft, stronger airline-style training, and more flying opportunities for our students. The Elixir perfectly embodies the safety, efficiency, and sustainability we want for the next generation of pilots,” added Dylan van Haasen, Head of Training at OATC.

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