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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Offers 3 Types of Immersive Training Device, Each with its Own Virtual Instructor Courseware

United States headquartered flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations (TCS) offers three types of Immersive Training Device (ITD), each with its own Virtual Instructor Courseware. They are:

  1. Cessna Aircraft Company 172 (G1000 & Round Dial)
  2. Diamond Aircraft DA40 (G1000)
  3. Military Fighter Configuration (Textron Aviation T6 Texan II and others)

The Private Pilot course, which includes some 28-30 hours of content and over 70 individual lessons, is delivered by TCS’s proprietary Virtual Instructor Courseware for:

  1. Cessna 172 – G1000 and round dials
  2. Diamond DA40: Lycoming Configuration
  3. Diamond DA40: NG FADEC Configuration (coming soon)

TCS is continually working on new aircraft ITDs and courseware.

Source: True Course Simulations
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Flight School Resource and Training Timeline Forecasting Tool, Aeroplanned, Releases 3rd ‘Excellence in Pilot-Training Planning’ Video

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, has launched a new video series to showcase its offering to the different pilot training industry stakeholders.

“Aeroplanned is relatively new and unique in the industry, which can make it challenging to explain its full scope. Our key focus is to seamlessly connect the pilot training pipeline, ensuring smooth student progress and optimal outcomes for all involved. But what does that actually look like?

We thought it would be good to showcase some of our favourite features and how they tackle significant issues within the flight training industry.

Check out the first video in the series – Identifying delayed students (with an intro to our new ‘Cohorts’ feature!

Check out the second video in the series – Resolving delays and finishing students on time

Aeroplanned in the 3rd series highlighted the customizable ‘Tags’ and ‘Flags’ – to highlight student needs and set essential deadlines.

You can watch the video here.

Source: Aeroplanned
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Announces 2024 Appointment for Director of Customer Support

Elixir Aircraft, a fast-growing training aircraft manufacturer headquartered in La Rochelle, France, has recruited Marc Douton as Director of Customer Support. With his extensive experience of customer relations in the aviation industry, an international career and a solid technical background, he will reinforce the executive team as Elixir production ramps up. He took up his new post, based at La Rochelle headquarters, on 1st July 2024.

From KLM to Dassault Aviation

Marc Douton has very good knowledge of customer support, in all types of aviation structures: MRO, and operators of commercial and business aircraft.

After starting his career in bench-mark maintenance workshops such as those of Air France, KLM, AOM, Air Tahiti Nui and SOGERMA, Marc Douton joined the customer support teams of leading aircraft manufacturers. For Airbus initially, he was a representative for the Emirates, based in Dubai, then for Malaysia Airlines in Kuala Lumpur; in both cases to support the A380 entry into service.

Marc Douton then worked in the Dassault Aviation group for ten years, as Falcon customer service representative in Eastern Europe, Asia and Polynesia. In 2022, he joined the consulting firm McLarens Aviation. He holds several type ratings in the Airbus A340, A380, Boeing 767, 737 and Dassault Falcon 7X/8X families.

As a result, Elixir Aircraft’s customers will now be able to enjoy services and procedures from airline aviation.

Structuring Customer Support

With orders for 200 aircraft – including orders, pre-orders and letters of intent – and 25 aircraft in operation in Europe, Elixir Aircraft is currently organizing its customer support department.

Marc Douton supervises a team of five: two customer support managers, a workshop manager and two mechanics. This team provides customer support, training and stock management of spare parts. The team is set to expand as production develops.

To this end, Elixir Aircraft is continuing its recruitment campaign for its three La Rochelle sites, before starting to recruit the teams expected at the Sarasota site in the USA in early 2025.

“In addition to his industrial experience in commercial and business aviation, Marc’s keen interest in light aviation was a deciding factor in his recruitment. He holds a Part-66 aviation maintenance licence, is a pilot and owner of a microlight, and has a passion for mechanics. We welcome him!” said Arthur Léopold-Léger, CEO and co-founder of Elixir Aircraft.

“I’m proud to join Elixir Aircraft, a manufacturer that is about to revolutionise the training market. I’d like to thank the co-founders for their confidence in me, and assure them of my determination to achieve maximum customer satisfaction,” said Marc Douton, Elixir Aircraft’s Customer Support Manager.

About Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house. 

There are 25 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 200 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm or pre-orders). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. In April 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the opening of its US factory in Sarasota, Florida.

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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Avia Solution Group’s New Brazil Operator Welcomes New CEO as It Nears Completion of AOC Certification

Avion Express Brasil, a fully owned subsidiary company of the Avia Solutions Group, has appointed Esteban Jauregui Lorda as its new CEO. Currently in the third phase of the AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) certification process, Avion Express Brasil plans to commence operations in Q4 of 2024.

Avion Express CEO Darius Kajokas states that the company is focused on preparing for operations in Brazil and expanding in the Americas. He emphasizes that Esteban’s experience in this market is expected to be highly beneficial for both the company and its clients.

“Having worked in managerial positions at Aerolineas Argentinas, GOL Linhas Aereas, and Avianca, Esteban is a great leader and I am truly glad he is joining our team. As we focus not only on obtaining AOC and starting operations in Brazil but also on continue developing the ACMI market across the Americas, having a leader with deep knowledge of the local market is very important. I am confident that Esteban’s expertise and leadership will help to drive the business of Avion Express Brazil to success by creating financial and operational benefits via ACMI services to the airlines in Brazil and the broader region of the Americas“, says D. Kajokas.

The new CEO of Avion Express Brazil, Esteban Jauregui Lorda, previously worked as the Fleet Director at Avianca. He began his aviation career in 2007 as a Technical Purchaser for Aerolíneas Argentinas, later transitioning to the company’s Fleet Department in 2009, and later on managed fleets at Brazil’s GOL Airlines and at Arajet in the Dominican Republic.

“I have been following Avion Express Brasil from the very beginning. With my extensive market knowledge, I always knew that something like it was needed and that it has tremendous potential. The ACMI sector is quite undeveloped in South America due to lack of investment and would greatly benefit from Europe-based assets to offset lower demand during winter seasons. Naturally, as soon as I was given the opportunity to not only become a part of this company but to actually lead it, I said ‘yes’ with barely a moment of hesitation,” said Esteban Jauregui Lorda, the CEO of Avion Express Brazil.

Esteban Jauregui Lorda also mentioned that he has an ambition that Avion Express will establish itself as the most relevant ACMI supplier in the region, opening the ACMI market and raising awareness of its advantages.

“The goal is to provide a cost-efficient, turn-key ready solution for capacity demands during peak season to the Brazilian and South American carriers. In the near term, the top priority is certification and developing a strong team to partner with local airlines to be the top-of-mind ACMI solution”, – shares Esteban.

Avion Express Brazil is part of an ambitious expansion project launched by its parent company, Avion Express, to consolidate its presence in Latin America. Specializing in narrow-body ACMI operations, Avion Express now operates a fleet of over 50 Airbus A320 family aircraft. Customer airlines of Avion Express include Air France-KLM Group Airlines, British Airways Group Airlines, Lufthansa Group Airlines, SKY Airline, SunExpress, TUI, VivaAerobus, Wizzair, and many others.

Avion Express is part of Avia Solutions Group – the world’s largest ACMI service company group, which operates a fleet of more than 200 aircraft. Companies belonging to the group also provide a variety of other aviation services, such as aircraft maintenance and repair, pilot and crew training, and ground handling.

Source: Avion Express
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Brazilian Pilot Training Organization EPA Training Center Crosses Milestone of 11,000 English Language Assessments Completed

Curitiba, Brazil – EPA Training Center, a 2,700 square meter full flight simulator training center in Curitiba, has established itself as a leading institution for the Santos Dumont English Assessment (SDEA) in the country. With now over 11,000 exams conducted across Brazil, EPA Training Center has become the trusted name in aviation language proficiency.

Statements

  • “This number demonstrates not only the capacity and professionalism of our team, but also the trust of our customers and partners. Those who take the SDEA once with the EPA, come back to us for the new exams when necessary. It is a pride for us,” said EPA Training Center.

Source: EPA Training Center

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Pilot Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics Announces 2024 Leadership Appointments

United Kingdom headquartered global pilot assessment and selection solution provider Symbiotics has announced key leadership appointments:

  • Hannah Davies will become Director of Strategy and Growth
  • Richard Brecknell will become the Managing Director

Since 2021, Symbiotics has doubled its team and significantly developed its ADAPT SaaS platform to meet the developing needs of customers, candidates, and regulations. It has also greatly increased its psychology team’s presence in the market, through greater availability, better visibility of their expertise, and regular thought-leading contributions both at conferences and in print.

“I have some exciting news! I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Director of Strategy and Growth at Symbiotics!
This means that I get to combine my passion for aviation, skills in business strategy and my love of creativity and collaboration to focus on exploring new opportunities to achieve our growth ambitions for the next stage in our plans. I am pleased to be continuing to steward our onward journey alongside my long-term collaborator, colleague of over 16 years(!) and most importantly, good friend Richard Brecknell, who will now focus on the effectiveness of the company in the role of MD. Congratulations Rich! I thoroughly enjoy working with our amazing team, who continue to go the extra mile to support our clients and create best in class solutions, all whilst fostering a supportive and inclusive culture. I look forward to seeing what we can all achieve together in our next stage of growth.” shared Hannah Davies.

Source: Symbiotics

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