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Ankara, Turkiye headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN announced that another HAVELSAN constructed full flight simulator (FFS), an Airbus A320 operated by IFTC, a member company of Gözen Holding, has achieved European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level D certification.

IFTC is Turkey’s premier independent simulator training center, offering an outstanding training environment across two continents with centers in Istanbul and Antalya. Both facilities operate five Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for Airbus A320 and Boeing B737NG aircraft. Internationally renowned, IFTC provides exceptional support to numerous airlines and ATOs, meeting their pilot training needs with unparalleled precision and excellence.

In May this year IFTC announced their 6th full flight simulator order for a HAVELSAN manufactured Airbus A320 neo/CEO FFS with three engine options which showcase HAVELSAN’s ability to support pilot training centers with industry leading flexible and quick solutions for training equipment. The installation and testing of the device were accomplished within approximately 50 days and the device received EASA Level D certification and was ready for training status on the 13th of July.

HAVELSAN is passionate about supporting IFTC in expanding its pilot training infrastructure and enhancing Türkiye’s status as a leading global pilot training hub by providing additional training equipment to ensure the highest quality and efficient training capacity.

“We were confident in our selection of simulator manufacturer for the new A320 CEO/NEO FFS at our Antalya facility. This confidence was reinforced during the transportation, installation, and EASA Level D certification process, which was completed in under two months. We are grateful to our team and the HAVELSAN team for executing this challenging task with precision. We anticipate that the acquisition of the A320 CEO/NEO FFS will significantly enhance our customers’ training requirements,” stated Cengiz Arbaç, General Manager of IFTC.

“It is a great pleasure to gain a strong customer and to achieve both the installation of the Simulator and EASA Certification in such a short period of time”, stated Mehmet Akif Nacar, Ph.D CEO of HAVELSAN.

During the month of May another HAVELSAN manufactured Airbus A320 full flight simulator also received the first EASA certification in 2024 – with the device being operated by an airline in Turkey.
HAVELSAN is especially putting focus on providing industry leading after sales support and discussing with customers long-term cooperation projects. HAVELSAN is currently actively seeking additional airline or training center operators to share information about its products and the unique offering that it can provide.

About IFTC (International Flight Training Center)
IFTC Istanbul was established in the Istanbul İhtisas Free Zone to offer complete flight simulator capacity for A320 and B737NG aircraft, A320 FTD, A320 FNPTII MCC, A320 CPT and B737NG VPT. The primary objective of IFTC is to address the increasing demand for aviation training in the region, providing training solutions with cutting-edge technology and ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction. All simulators at IFTC are EASA-certified. Meanwhile, IFTC Antalya, situated in the Antalya Free Zone, is a pioneering facility with its self-sustainable building module, solar panels, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, LED lighting, and natural landscaping. The B737NG flight simulator, known for its remarkably low energy consumption, is unparalleled in the market. Additionally, IFTC Antalya hosts the B737NG Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer and Real Fire Fighting Trainer, specifically designed to educate and train airline pilots and cabin crew members.

Source: HAVELSAN