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Mermoz Academy Celebrates its Collaboration with African Flag Carrier

Nimes, France based aviation and pilot training organisation Mermoz Academy proudly celebrates its collaboration with Air Senegal. Together, since 2017, they have delivered a series of specialized training programs, reflecting their shared dedication to advancing aviation education and professional development.

  • The collaboration between Mermoz Academy and Air Senegal includes a variety of specialized training programs.
  • Trainings have covered internships for instructors and cabin chiefs, CCA (Cabin Crew Attestation) internships, and Dispatcher training.
  • All programs are certified by ANACIM (Senegalese Civil Aviation Authority), ensuring high standards and industry compliance.
  • These initiatives aim to equip aviation professionals with advanced skills and prepare new talent for success in the industry.

About Mermoz Academy
Mermoz Academy, France’s leading pilot and cabin crew training school, has trained more than 60,000 flight personnel since 1957.

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Global Aircraft Manufacturer, Boeing, Announces 2024 Appointment for President and CEO

Boeing announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors.

He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing’s Board of Directors since 2009.

“The Board conducted a thorough and extensive search process over the last several months to select the next CEO of Boeing and Kelly has the right skills and experience to lead Boeing in its next chapter,” said Steven Mollenkopf, Chair of the Board. “Kelly is an experienced leader who is deeply respected in the aerospace industry, with a well-earned reputation for building strong teams and running complex engineering and manufacturing companies. We look forward to working with him as he leads Boeing through this consequential period in its long history.”

“The Board would also like to thank Dave Calhoun for his strong leadership at Boeing, first as Chair and then as CEO, when he stepped in to steer the company through the challenges of recent years,” added Mollenkopf.

“I’m extremely honored and humbled to join this iconic company,” said Ortberg. “Boeing has a tremendous and rich history as a leader and pioneer in our industry, and I’m committed to working together with the more than 170,000 dedicated employees of the company to continue that tradition, with safety and quality at the forefront. There is much work to be done, and I’m looking forward to getting started.”

Ortberg, 64, brings over 35 years of aerospace leadership to this position. He began his career in 1983 as an engineer at Texas Instruments, and then joined Rockwell Collins in 1987 as a program manager and held increasingly important leadership positions at the company prior to becoming its president and CEO in 2013. After five years leading Rockwell Collins, he steered the company’s integration with United Technologies and RTX until his retirement from RTX in 2021. He has held a number of important leadership posts in industry, including serving on the Board of Directors of RTX. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors of Aptiv PLC, a global technology company and an industry leader in vehicle systems architecture. He is the former Chair of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors.

Ortberg holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Iowa.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

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European Aviation Academy Expands Training Capabilities with Qualification of their Aviatify FNPT II MCC Compliant A322 Flight Simulator

Italy based pilot training organisation European Aviation Academy (EAA) and flight simulator manufacturer Aviatify announce receipt of the Certificate of Compliance for their brand new FNPT II MCC A322 Pilot Training Device, which is marketed under the name “Paragon3”. For EAA, a Rome based flight training organization, this means a significant expansion of their training capabilities that now includes creditable (APS) MCC training on an A322 twin jet, single aisle platform.

European Aviation Academy brand of LTN Group ATO, is an established company since 2013, providing Ab-Initio, as well as Type Rating, TRI/SFI, CCQ and many more advanced training, mostly on the Airbus and Boeing fleet. EAA continues to uphold its commitment to providing world-class aviation training across the USA and Europe.

This recent addition enables EAA to offer more extensive training opportunities alongside their existing B737 fixed base simulator. The new A322 simulator will be utilized for Type Rating Ground support, MCC, APS MCC, and as supplementary support for all Airbus-certified training programs.

European Aviation Academy is committed to utilizing the new simulator to its fullest potential, ensuring that students receive top-tier training to meet the demands of the evolving aviation industry. The partnership with Aviatify underscores EAA’s dedication to integrating advanced technology into its training programs. As part of the deal, EAA in fact will also receive ViXR, a mixed reality (procedure) training solution from ProSim-TS from The Netherlands and is going to be the launch customer for the Italian Market.

Both companies signed a purchase agreement in December of last year. In a record time of six months the companies have worked towards manufacturing, installing and qualifying the device at the facilities of EAA in Fiumicino Rome, Italy. From this time forward, the Paragon3 is available for cadets and external customers to perform bridge training, procedure training, pre-type rating training and creditable (APS) MCC training.

Aviatify is thankful to all at EAA for their great team spirit throughout this challenging project. Both companies wish all instructors, pilots and operators productive training sessions and many happy landings.

Source: European Aviation Academy & Aviatify
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Poland’s Flag Carrier Takes Delivery of its First of Three E195-E2

LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 less than three months after signing the deal. The first of three jets leased via Azorra, will arrive in Poland shortly. LOT is adding the E2 to their fleet to enhance operational flexibility and accommodate network expansion. Reaffirming LOT’s commitment to sustainability, the E195-E2 delivers 12.5% lower fuel burn and emissions, and is significantly quieter than its closest competitor aircraft. All three aircraft are expected to be delivered by October.

“Twenty years after the delivery of the first Embraer E-170, the LOT Polish Airlines fleet will be expanded by three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft. With these aircraft, we will increase the frequency of flights to selected European cities, offering passengers a high level of comfort in the latest generation fleet. The introduction of new, low-emission aircraft is also part of the implementation of our “Destination ECO” strategy. LOT Polish Airlines is today one of the largest Embraer operators in Europe, so we are happy to welcome further state-of-the-art aircraft, inviting our passengers to travel together,” says Michał Fijoł, President of the Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines.

Arjan Meijer, President and CEO, Embraer Commercial Aviation, said, “We welcome our long term partner LOT as the 17th E2 operator 20 years after they inducted their first E170 as the global launch customer for the E-jets – in the last two years the number of E2 operators has almost doubled (88%). Along with our leasing colleagues at Azorra, we are proud to have been able to deliver these jets in double quick time to meet our customer’s needs. We look forward to our continued partnership with LOT, including the new opportunities for the E2 – the most fuel efficient, quietest, and least costly jet to operate in the small narrowbody segment.”

LOT was the first operator of the brand new E-Jets in 2004. The first revenue flight, on 17th March 2004, was completed by an E170 from Poland’s capital to Vienna. The 85-minute, 520km flight to Vienna marked the beginning of the extraordinary success of Embraer’s new aircraft family; the 1800th E-Jet in the program, an E195-E2, was delivered to a customer in May this year.

About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

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Flight School Management Software Flight Schedule Pro to Unveil Enhanced Platform in August 2024

United States headquartered Flight Schedule Pro, a major provider of flight school management software, will introduce its new Next Gen suite on August 13, 2024. The platform aims to advance flight school operations with features such as smart scheduling, enhanced tracking of student graduation progress, and automated billing.

Flight Schedule Pro says a key priority for the company is enhancing aircraft utilization as it’s a major operational challenge for flight schools today. According to the provider, by refining scheduling and maximizing the use of existing aircraft, schools can boost their training capacity without the high costs of adding more aircraft—leading to greater profitability and quicker student progression.

Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro, underscored the importance of the Next Gen suite of tools stating, “Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro is a critical step in flight school management technology. Our customers serve not only their students but also global airlines who are combatting the pilot shortage. NextGen capabilities maximize aircraft utilization, streamline student progress tracking, and automate billing and operations to strengthen the relationship between flight schools, their students, and the airlines.”

The Next Gen features of Flight Schedule Pro will be available to all Suite subscribers, while Billing Autopilot will be available to users with FSP’s Preferred Merchant Account.

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Flight Training Alliance Deploys an Airbus A220 FFS to Rome, Italy in 2024

Rome (Italy), August 5, 2024 – Flight Training Alliance (FTA), a joint venture between Lufthansa Aviation Training and CAE, and an Airbus Authorized Training Provider, inaugurated a state-of-the-art CAE-built 7000XR Airbus A220 full-flight simulator (FFS). This latest generation FFS is designed to replicate the flight characteristics and systems of the Airbus A220 and will be located  at the ITA Airways Flight Centre at Rome Fiumicino International Airport.

Equipped with high-fidelity visuals, an immersive cockpit environment, and realistic flight dynamics, the simulator will serve as a critical training tool for ITA Airways pilots, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared to operate the aircraft safely and efficiently. The simulator is also available to train other A220 customers of FTA.

“We are proud to collaborate with FTA for the integration of the state-of-the-art Airbus A220 simulator into our Flight Centre in Rome Fiumicino. For us, flight crew training is an essential element of our company’s growth, and having a high-tech device like this simulator demonstrates that we are on the right path to delivering excellence. We have taken another step in our partnership with FTA, building on the solid collaboration started with the training of our pilots,” said Gen. Francesco Presicce, Accountable Manager and Chief Technology Officer, ITA Airways.

“The deployment of the A220 simulator in Rome marks a significant milestone, further reinforcing our partnership with ITA Airways. By facilitating a training solution onsite, ITA Airways significantly increases cost-efficiency, while we expand our training network with a very attractive training location,” said Susanne Kuehl, Chief Financial Officer, FTA.

“We are thrilled to partner with ITA Airways to bring this advanced Airbus A220 FFS to Rome. The simulator will play a key role in ensuring the highest levels of training for ITA Airways pilots, contributing to the safety and efficiency of their operations and the growing need of our airline customers in Europe,” said Jesus Martin-Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer, FTA.

About FTA
FTA, a joint venture between Lufthansa Aviation Training and CAE, has been successfully leveraging the strengths and core competencies of both companies providing Airbus A220 cockpit, cabin and dispatcher courses. As an authorized training provider by Airbus, FTA’s mission is to support the entry into service of the aircrafts and the crew readiness for A220 operators worldwide. In addition to Rome, FTA also offers tailored training solutions for their A220 customers in Frankfurt, Zurich, and Montreal and continues to expand its training network as the Aircraft fleet grows worldwide.

 About LAT
With its competencies in training flight and cabin crews at ten training locations worldwide, Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is among the world leaders in the field of aviation training. The company is headquartered at Munich Airport and employs around 800 people at all its locations. Its client portfolio encompasses more than 250 nationally and internationally renowned airlines, among them the Lufthansa Group airlines. LAT operates close to 200 training devices. These include training aircraft for pilot training, flight simulators for all common aircraft types for pilot training, as well as emergency and service mock-ups for cabin crews. The flight schools of the Lufthansa Group are joined under LAT’s brand European Flight Academy (EFA).

 About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

About ITA Airways
ITA Airways is a company totally owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance for the exercise of business in the air transport sector. ITA Airways aims at creating an efficient and innovative air carrier that will become a reference point in providing Italy with quality connectivity both in terms of international destinations, thus boosting tourism and foreign trade, and within the Country, also taking advantage of the train-air integrated mobility. ITA Airways will place the best customer service at the center of its strategy (through a strong digitization of processes that ensure a best-in-class experience and personalized services), combined with sustainability, in its environmental (new green and technologically advanced aircraft, use of sustainable fuels), social (equality and inclusion for a gender-neutral company) and governance (integration of sustainability into internal strategies and processes) aspects. ITA Airways is a member of SkyTeam alliance as of October 2021.

Source: Flight Training Alliance
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