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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Four Forces
In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Customer Success & Business Development Manager Agata Marszalek speaks with Brett Hart, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Four Forces – a flight school management software that streamlines operations & saves margins with integrated payments.
The conversation covers:
- Customer-Centric Development: Four Forces emphasizes strong relationships with its customers, continuously gathering feedback through interviews and collaboration. The software is built to address real pain points flight schools face, resulting in features that improve operational efficiency and save time for flight schools.
- Key Software Features: The software offers functionalities like scheduling, invoicing, training, maintenance management, and student retention tools, with an innovative feature called “Pulse.” Pulse aggregates key operational data, helping schools monitor their performance in real-time and enhance student engagement by preventing attrition.
- Cost-Saving and Efficiency Benefits: A partnership with Gravity Payments allows schools to reduce credit card processing fees, often cutting operational costs. The software also reduces administrative workload through automation, allowing flight schools to focus on teaching.
- Flight Training Industry Challenges: Brett highlighted the challenges flight schools face, including rising costs and a shrinking market of students. He stressed the importance of enhancing the student experience to maintain retention and competitiveness in an evolving industry.
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Global Pilot Training Center Operator Simaero to Exhibit at China International Fair for Trade in Services 2024
Global operator of full flight simulator training centers Simaero is set to make its debut at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) 2024, the world’s largest service trade event, held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing from September 12 to 16, 2024. This year, Simaero will join the French Pavilion, celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between China and France.
As a French-rooted company with a strong presence in China, Simaero has successfully expanded its operations over the past five years, including significant collaborations with local aviation leaders. Highlights of their growth include expanding the Zhengzhou training center’s activities with HNCA and opening their first training center in Changsha, Hunan Province.
Source: Simaero
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Partnership with Japanese Airline, Solaseed Air
CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Solaseed Air. CPaT will provide Solaseed with Boeing B737 NG Aircraft Systems and General Subjects courses, along with CPaT Invent, allowing them to create and modify content tailored to their specific training requirements.
“We are proud to partner with Solaseed Air as we strengthen our presence in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Captain Greg Darrow, VP of Sales. “By leveraging our Boeing B737 NG courses and the customizable features of CPaT Invent, Solaseed can tailor their training programs to meet their specific operational needs, ensuring comprehensive and effective training.”
About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 350 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.
About Solaseed Air
Solaseed Air is a Japanese airline headquartered on the property of Miyazaki Airport in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. It operates services mainly between Tokyo and destinations on the island of Kyushu. Originally established as “Pan Asia Airlines” in 1997, now rebranded as Solaseed Air Inc. in 2015.
Source: CPaT
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Japan Airlines Signs with Airbus for A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer
Japan Airlines (JAL) has become the first A350 operator globally to sign up with Airbus for the computer-based A350 Virtual Procedure Trainer (VPT). This state-of-the-art training tool offers a highly immersive and interactive environment for practising critical flight procedures and emergency scenarios.
JAL’s adoption of the A350 VPT comes as the airline extends its partnership for the use of the MATe suite (Mobile Airbus Training experience) for systems training and practice. With this integration, JAL now benefits from the full spectrum of Airbus flight training solutions, leveraging the latest training concepts and technologies to enhance training efficiency and knowledge retention.
The airline’s inaugural group of trainees on the A350 VPT comprises twelve pilots. This five-year initiative reflects JAL’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.
The Airbus-developed VPT provides realistic virtual environments tailored to the airline’s specific models, making it invaluable for enhancing pilot proficiency and preparedness. Its flexibility allows for training at any time and location, reducing disruptions and offering significant cost-efficiency by minimising training expenses and aircraft downtime.
Hiroshi Horikawa, Flight Training Vice President at JAL said: “Integrating the A350 VPT into our training curriculum will significantly elevate the quality of our flight crew training and enhance JAL’s commitment to safety. We are excited about this new chapter in our collaboration with Airbus.”
Airbus Head of Commercial Services for APAC, Balinda Zhang, added: “We are thrilled to support JAL with the implementation of the A350 VPT. Airbus is dedicated to providing exceptional support throughout the integration process to ensure a seamless transition. Our aim is to deliver a training solution that not only meets but exceeds JAL’s expectations, contributing to the airline’s continued excellence in flight crew training.”
This landmark agreement reaffirms Airbus’ position as a leader in innovative aviation training solutions, and highlights JAL’s commitment to pioneering advanced training technologies.
As of August 2024, JAL operates 15 A350-900s and five A350-1000s, with a backlog of 23 A350-900s and eight A350-1000s on order.
Source: Airbus
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Taiwanese Airline Acquires 2 New Widebody Full Flight Simulators
Global pilot training solution provider and flight simulator manufacturer CAE has announced that Taiwanese airlien Eva Airways has acquired two new full-flight simulators.
“The new Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 FFS will be deployed at the EVA Air Training Centre and will be operated alongside CAE-manufactured Boeing 777, Airbus A330 and ATR 72-600 FFS, as well as A320 and B777 Flight training devices (FTD) and a B787 integrated procedures trainer (IPT).
We thank EVA Air for the confidence they continue to place in CAE for state-of-the-art training equipment, and we look forward to seeing their A350 and B787 pilots training on these new FFS.” shared CAE.
Source: CAE
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Flight Training Management Software Announces Additional Growth Investment
FlightLogger, the leading provider of cloud-based flight school management software, has secured an additional, significant growth investment from Arcadea Group, a permanent capital investor in high-growth VSaaS companies. This marks the second growth equity investment led by Arcadea in FlightLogger, with the first completed in 2022.
With this new investment, FlightLogger is poised to accelerate its product roadmap and market coverage, including groundbreaking features like an AI-driven auto-scheduling suite and advanced analytics tools, ensuring that flight academies using the software remain at the cutting edge of technology and efficiency.
Paul Yancich, Managing Director of Arcadea, highlighted the strategic decision behind the additional investment: “FlightLogger has surpassed our expectations and has an even bigger opportunity than we had originally thought. This capital will accelerate what they’re already doing so well.”
Mads Larsen, CEO of FlightLogger, added, “While competitors are driven by short-term financial targets, FlightLogger remains focused on delivering value and innovation for the long haul. Our long-term success relies on our ability to continuously add more value to flight academies. This investment allows us to accelerate our ambitious roadmap, including our soon-to-be-released AI-driven auto-scheduling suite, insights tools, and other products and enhancements.”
Kenneth Jeppesen, Founder and continued equity holder of FlightLogger, added, “Our vision for the industry is bold and ambitious. We’re thrilled to be able to add additional resources in order to execute against our customer-centric approach to growth.”
About FlightLogger
FlightLogger, founded in 2011, provides a comprehensive cloud-based platform designed specifically for flight schools. The software integrates scheduling, student management, maintenance tracking, and billing into one seamless system, helping flight schools of all sizes operate more efficiently. FlightLogger’s platform is used by 200 flight schools across Europe, Asia, North America, and beyond.
About Arcadea Group
Arcadea Group invests in high-quality, capital-efficient, founder-led software companies over ultra-long-term durations. With offices in Toronto, Canada, and Orlando, Florida, and investments globally, Arcadea leverages its permanent capital structure to support the long-term growth potential of industry-leading SaaS vendors.
Source: Flightlogger
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A full flight simulator training center operator is seeking to speak with owners of second-hand Boeing B737MAX full flight simulators about a potential acquisition.
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