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Korean Air Selects Flame Aviation for Advanced Fire Trainer to Enhance Crew Training

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Flame Aviation, the world leader in next- eneration fire trainer manufacturing, is proud to announce that it has been selected by Korean Air to design, manufacture, and deliver a V7000 Brigade™ VIEW next-generation fire trainer. This advanced fire trainer will be used to train Korean Air’s flight and cabin crew in a variety of realistic scenarios, preparing them to handle inflight fires under diverse and challenging circumstances.

As one of the world’s leading airlines, Korean Air is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and emergency preparedness. By partnering with Flame Aviation, they will be equipping their crews with the most sophisticated training tools available, ensuring they are fully prepared to manage fire emergencies with precision and confidence.

The fire trainer is equipped with Flame Aviation’s new Flame Envision™ user interface, a cutting-edge system designed to enhance the training experience. Flame Envision™ provides intuitive controls and real-time scenario management, allowing for more immersive and effective training sessions tailored to the needs of flight and cabin crews.

“We are honored to be chosen by Korean Air for this important project,” said Robin Pijnaker, Managing Director at Flame Aviation. “This selection highlights our shared commitment to safety and excellence in aviation training” The fire trainer is expected to be delivered and operational by November of this year.

Flame Aviation is recognized as the industry standard in fire trainers, making it the preferred choice for airlines and training centers worldwide. Their high-quality, reliable fire trainers are trusted globally to deliver effective and realistic fire training.

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Aircraft Manufacturer ATR Celebrates Milestone with Delivery of 1,700th Regional Aircraft

Toulouse – ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, announced the delivery of its 1,700th aircraft since the inception of the programme to longstanding customer Air Corsica. The delivery of this ATR 72-600 to the French airline completes the full transition of its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop aircraft, demonstrating its commitment to operational excellence, regional connectivity, and sustainability. It also underscores the robustness and enduring success of the ATR programme, solidifying its position as a cornerstone in the regional aviation landscape.

Air Corsica was the first operator to take delivery of an ATR 72-600 equipped with the new PW127XT engine in November 2022, which resulted in a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and at least a 3% reduction in fuel consumption compared with the PW127M. It generates a CO2 emission saving of 45% compared with a similar-sized regional jet. With this delivery, the airline now operates seven ATR 72-600 aircraft, powered by the latest PW127XT engines, enhancing the reliability, comfort, operating costs, and CO2 emissions of its connecting flights from Corsica’s four airports, while providing a high-quality public service.

Marie-Hélène Casanova-Servas, President of Air Corsica’s Supervisory Board, said: “Completing our fleet renewal with the ATR 72-600 is a pivotal moment for Air Corsica, reflecting our commitment to providing the best possible service to our passengers and supporting the economic vitality of our island. This latest-generation aircraft enhances our operational efficiency and significantly reduces our environmental impact, aligning perfectly with our vision of a more sustainable future for air travel in Corsica. By investing in this modern fleet, we are ensuring that our island remains well-connected, fostering growth and opportunity for our communities.”

Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasised: “Delivering our 1,700th aircraft to Air Corsica marks a major milestone in our partnership and highlights our joint commitment to setting the standard for regional connectivity. This achievement also underscores ATR’s resilience, unmatched adequacy for the regional market, and capacity to provide highly-efficient, versatile aircraft that empower airlines to thrive in the dynamic regional aviation sector.”

The new aircraft will significantly improve regional connectivity. By linking communities, they will stimulate economic growth through increased business activity, tourism, and investment opportunities. As ATR looks towards the future, this milestone reinforces the company’s unwavering dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, setting the stage for continued success and innovation in regional aviation.

About Air Corsica
Air Corsica is Corsica’s leading airline, it operates 51% of annual traffic (88% in winter) to and from the island’s four airports: Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari. It is the 4th largest company in Corsica with more than 700 employees. Air Corsica has carried some 42 million passengers since its first flight in 1990, making it France’s 3rd largest airline. It operates 12 public service domestic routes, 12 non-public service domestic routes and 12 international routes, both year-round and seasonally in the summer, totaling 22,800 flights a year. Air Corsica has a fleet of 13 aircraft: seven ATR 72-600, and six Airbus A320, including four A320neo aircraft.

About ATR
ATR is the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer with its ATR 42 and 72, the best-selling aircraft in the below 90-seat market segment. The unifying vision of the company is to accelerate sustainable connections for people, communities and businesses, no matter how remote. Flown by some 200 airlines in over 100 countries, ATR aircraft opened 160 new routes in 2023, facilitating the development of territories and enabling access to crucial services like healthcare and education. Thanks to ATR’s focus on continuous innovation and the intrinsic efficiency of the turboprop technology, ATR aircraft are the most advanced, versatile, cost-effective and lowest-emission regional aircraft on the market, emitting 45% less CO2 than similar-size regional jets. In January 2022, we flew the first ever commercial aircraft using 100% SAF in both engines. ATR is a joint-venture between Airbus and Leonardo.

Source: ATR
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