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Vrgineers Showcases Cutting-Edge Somnium VR1 MR Headset at Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition 2025
Taiwan – Vrgineers, a Czech–U.S. company specializing in advanced jet-fighter pilot training technologies, will debut its revolutionary Somnium VR1 Mixed Reality (MR) headset at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025.
Developed with direct feedback from U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy pilots, the Somnium VR1 MR delivers unprecedented immersion through state-of-the-art mixed reality technology combined with full-scale jet-fighter cockpit replicas. This marks the first-ever presentation of this groundbreaking technology in Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Backed by Taiwania Capital and supported by the Czech-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, the Somnium VR1 MR incorporates a high percentage of Taiwanese components, ensuring exceptional performance while maintaining compliance with the strictest security and defense standards.
The headset provides pilots with a cost-efficient, high-fidelity training solution, helping overcome the limitations of traditional simulator access. In collaboration with Taiwan-based BKS Tech, Vrgineers integrates custom-developed hybrid cables, delivering unmatched data bandwidth and reliability for next-generation pilot training systems.
“We are proud to introduce the Somnium VR1 MR to Taiwan,” said Marek Polčák, the founder and CEO at Vrgineers Inc. “This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging Taiwanese innovation and advancing global defense training capabilities.”
Alice Rezková, the Director of the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber and the Southeast Asia specialist, comments: “The Vrgineers project not only showcases world-class mixed reality capabilities for defense training but also underlines the strong potential of Czech–Taiwanese cooperation in high-tech sectors. We are proud to support partnerships that contribute to greater resilience, security, and competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense ecosystem.”
About Vrgineers Inc.
Vrgineers is a Czech-U.S. company developing cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality solutions for professional pilot training. Trusted by global air forces, defense contractors, and aerospace organizations, Vrgineers combines innovation, performance, and security to redefine training in the modern defense ecosystem.
About BKS Tech
BKS Tech, based in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from leading opto-communication companies. The company specializes in high-performance Active Optical Cables (AOC), USB, and HDMI fiber solutions. With strong focus on automation, quality, and testing, BKS is a pioneer in automated AOC cable manufacturing. Committed to the “Made in Taiwan” strategy, it ensures reliability and top-tier optical transmission for global markets.
Source: Vrgineers
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Japan — MPS has successfully installed and formally handed over an A320 FTD Level 5 to Peach Aviation Limited (Peach), a leading Japanese airline. The simulator is located at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan and will be utilized by Peach flight crews for captain upgrade training. The simulator will additionally be utilized for training maintenance crews due to the high accuracy of the device, eliminating significant costs for Peach as no on-airplane training is needed. The purchase of the MPS simulator was supported by ANA Trading Co., LTD.
Peach was founded in 2011 and launched service in 2012. The airline currently operates 36 aircraft and offers 25 domestic routes as well as 15 international routes. In May of 2024, the airline exceeded 60 million passengers served, with safety at the forefront of its operations.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Peach and ANA Trading Co. to provide an exceptional simulator for Peach pilots,” said Jean Francois Tessier, MPS Vice President of Global Sales, “This collaboration will guarantee that pilots for Peach receive top-tier training, equipping them for real-world scenarios. We anticipate a successful partnership that will positively impact Japan’s aviation sector.”
About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.
Source: MPS