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Brazilian Pilot Training Organization EPA Training Center Completes UPRT Upgrade on ATR 42-500 Simulator in 2025

Brazil – EPA Training Center, a leading regional full-flight simulator training center in Latin America, has announced the completion of a full-stall Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) upgrade on its ATR 42-500 Full Flight Simulator, enhancing its capability to deliver advanced pilot training.

  • The upgrade integrated the StallBox module from Birhle Applied Research, enabling advanced aerodynamic modeling for full-stall and upset recovery scenarios.

  • EPA Training Center has received certification from the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate the ATR 42-500 Full Flight Simulator with the new UPRT capabilities.

  • This enhancement strengthens the center’s ability to train pilots in critical recovery skills, in line with ICAO recommendations for improved flight safety.

To provide an overview of the EPA Training Center:

  • The current facility spans 2,500 square meters.

  • EPA Training Center operates four full-flight simulators:

    • Embraer ERJ-145/Legacy 600

    • Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia

    • Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante

    • ATR 42/72

Source: EPA Training Center

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of July 2025

Global – In July 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 67 aircraft to 41 customers
    • 5 A220-300
    • 19 A320neo
    • 35 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 4 A350-900
    • 2 A350-1000
  • Secured 7 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 373 aircraft to 72 customers.

In June 2025, Airbus reported 63 aircraft deliveries.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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Brazilian Pilot Training Organization EPA Training Center Showcases Training Solutions and New Online Courses at LABACE 2025

Brazil – EPA Training Center showcased its expanding training portfolio at LABACE 2025, Latin America’s largest business aviation event, held for the first time at Campo de Marte Airport.

  • Presented its range of flight simulators and English proficiency exams across key Brazilian aviation hubs: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and São José dos Pinhais.

  • Introduced its newly launched online RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) course.

  • Announced upcoming online training offerings in PBN (Performance-Based Navigation), CFIT (Controlled Flight Into Terrain), and EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) to enhance flexibility and accessibility for clients.

To provide an overview of the EPA Training Center:

  • The current facility spans 2,500 square meters.

  • EPA Training Center operates four full-flight simulators:

    • Embraer ERJ-145/Legacy 600

    • Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia

    • Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante

    • ATR 42/72

Source: EPA Training Center

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