CAE Launches a New Era in Airline Operations with Flightscape – Powered by CAE

Global – CAE announced that it has rebranded its portfolio of airline operations solutions to Flightscape – Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform for airlines that provides real-time insights to improve operational performance. With Flightscape, CAE is ushering in a new era in operational intelligence, empowering all Operations Control Centre (OCC) stakeholders to prevent disruptions and adapt seamlessly when challenges arise, to optimize operations and costs in even the most complex and time-sensitive situations.

“Flightscape is the ultimate decision-making platform for airlines, powered by CAE. In a dynamic operating environment, airlines need to seize every opportunity to improve performance, reduce costs and optimize resources while enhancing the passenger experience,” said Pascal Grenier, Division President, Flightscape, Airline Operations Solutions. “Flightscape provides real-time insights that enable airlines to adapt to ever-changing conditions.  We recognize that our customers aren’t just buying a solution, they are choosing a long-term partner and our objective with Flightscape is to ensure our airline partners have advanced solutions to optimize their operations.”

Flightscape is the next chapter for CAE’s operations platform. Since entering the airline operations market three years ago, CAE has transformed the business and has put customers at the heart of everything it does. The company has invested significantly in its solutions and growing its airline OCC offering into a unified, modular platform that can scale with evolving needs. It has also strengthened its implementation process and customer service globally to ensure long-term success of its airline partners, including French regional airline, HOP! where Flightscape’s Operations Control solution was successfully implemented earlier this year.

“The implementation of our first module, Flightscape’s Operations Control solution was completed in the first quarter of this year, and we could not be more pleased with the results and impressed by the successful and customized implementation process,” said Eric Chaumette, Chief Information Officer of HOP!. Two more modules, Crew Manager and Crew Planner, are expected to go live in late 2025, a process overseen by a dedicated onboarding team. “This represents a technological transformation for us, as we were using old systems that were locally hosted. Moving to Flightscape’s cloud-based solution – which is continuously updated – we feel confident this new system is setting us up to be more cost-effective, reactive and proactive going forward, while maintaining a high passenger experience level.”

Built on a modular architecture, Flightscape enables airlines to deploy the solutions they need for operations control, crew management, flight management, airport management, and in-flight service management. Flightscape’s Unified Task Board integrates data from multiple OCC systems to streamline critical decision-making and boost operational efficiency during time-critical situations. Delivered as a cloud-native SaaS, the Flightscape portfolio provides a more agile, cost-effective, and future-proof solution than proprietary software, ensuring continuous access to the latest features, security updates, and regulatory compliance without manual intervention. The system integrates easily with existing tools via secure APIs, and its architecture adapts to evolving technologies, making it a long-term, low-risk investment for modern airline operations.

About HOP!
HOP! is 100% owned by AIR FRANCE. The company provides flight hours in ACMI on behalf of Air France and offers more than 60 destinations in France and Europe. Flights, mainly to and from the Hubs at Roissy-CDG and Lyon, are operated regularly at times suited to business travellers and leisure customers alike. HOP’s Maintenance and Engineering Division carries out all maintenance of the airline’s fleet thanks to expertise acquired over more than 20 years of work on regional aircraft. It proposes engineering services, base maintenance and major maintenance inspections to other airlines operating regional aircraft. HOP!, which is Part-CAMO, Part-21-J, Part-147 and Part-145 approved, also operates an aircraft maintenance technician training centre in Clermont-Ferrand.

About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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

Global – In April 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 56 aircraft to 33 customers
    • 1 A220 – 100
    • 6 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 15 A320neo
    • 27 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 3 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 11 orders
    • 1 A321neo
    • 10 A350-1000
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 192 aircraft to 58 customers.

In March 2025, Airbus reported 71 aircraft deliveries and 211 aircraft orders.

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Airbus to Deploy H160/H175 Full Flight Simulator to Brazil – RFT by 2028

Brazil – Airbus Helicopters has announced plans to introduce H160/H175 full flight simulators (FFS) in Brazil by 2028, aiming to strengthen training capacity for the growing Latin American energy sector and enhance aviation safety.

  • Airbus will provide full flight H160/H175 simulators with Level D certification, the highest level of simulator qualification, validated by Brazil’s civil aviation authority (ANAC).

  • The simulators will feature the latest Helionix avionics suite, ensuring cockpit consistency with operational aircraft and including OEM data packages to deliver maximum training realism.

  • Airbus’ investment reflects a strategy to bring training closer to customers, directly supporting pilot readiness, operational safety, and regional growth in the energy sector.

  • Brazil’s existing Airbus Helicopters Simulation Academy, operational since 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, has delivered almost 7,500 simulation hours to nearly 600 students to date.

  • Regional demand for medium helicopters in the energy sector is projected to surpass 40 units over the next decade, representing a doubling of the current medium helicopter fleet.

  • Separately, the first H160 Full Flight Simulator for North America is scheduled to become operational in 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas, with Airbus also evaluating future deployments in Asia and Australia.

Statements:

  • “Our customers spoke and we listened. We are extremely proud to reinforce our commitment to the Latin America region with the planned introduction of these full flight H160/H175 simulators, providing our customers with enhanced training capabilities closer to home.”

  • “By staying close to our customers, we are not only supporting their operational needs and helping boost their growth trajectories, but also strengthening aviation safety across the region.”

  • “This investment underscores our dedication to delivering world-class training solutions that help pilots and crews operate at the highest standards of excellence and safety.” – Romain Trapp, Executive Vice President Customer Support & Services at Airbus Helicopters

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Cirrus

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Zean Nielsen – CEO at Cirrus. Founded in 1984 Cirrus is a global leader in personal aviation, as well as in aviation training, producing one of the industry’s best-selling piston aircraft, the SR Series and the popular TRAC series used by a number of airline owned flight training organisations.

The conversation covers:

  • Remarkable Growth & Innovation: Since taking over as CEO in 2019, Zean Nielsen has led Cirrus to triple its revenue, expand staff, and solidify its position as a leader in personal aviation. The company emphasizes safety, innovation, and customer obsession, as seen in products like Cirrus SR Series and advanced technologies like the Safe Return Emergency Autoland system.
  • Safety-Driven Design Philosophy: Cirrus pioneered the integration of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), which has saved hundreds of lives and is now a core safety feature in all their aircraft. The company’s strong focus on safety extends to its customer support, training ecosystems, and ongoing maintenance initiatives.
  • Strategic Pilot Training Support: Cirrus, particularly the SR20, are widely used by top global flight training organizations like Emirates Flight Training Academy, Lufthansa Aviation Training, and United Aviate Academy. Their appeal lies in unmatched safety features (like the CAPS parachute system), reliability, low operating costs, high resale value, and user-friendly aircraft like the SR20 and SR22, making them ideal for flight school fleets. The combination of air-conditioning, powerful engines, and ergonomic cockpit design creates a more comfortable and safe learning environment.
  • Technology Focus: The company prioritizes Simplified Vehicle Operation (SVO), aiming to make flying more accessible and intuitive. Cirrus offers its own custom-developed PPL syllabus tailored to its aircraft, providing students with focused and relevant training. Tools like Microsoft Flight Simulator integration, augmented reality modules, and Cirrus IQ and IQ Pro enable pre-flight familiarization and lifelong learning, shifting training from an event to a lifestyle.
  • Training for Proficiency: Cirrus prioritizes quality and depth over simply meeting regulatory minimums. While a private pilot license (PPL) requires only 40 flight hours, Cirrus-trained pilots typically complete 70–80 hours to ensure they’re confident, capable, and safe in real-world flying scenarios. The training goes beyond passing exams—emphasizing skills like cross-country navigation, in-flight decision-making, and operational confidence in diverse conditions.

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

Global – aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 71 aircraft in March 2025, bringing its total deliveries for the first quarter to 136 units, according to industry sources. This aligns closely with earlier estimates and reflects Airbus’s steady delivery pace as it works toward its full-year targets.

  • Delivered 71 aircraft to 37 customers
    • 1 A220 – 100
    • 8 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 18 A320neo
    • 34 A321neo
    • 2 A330-900
    • 6 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 211 orders
    • 45 A320neo
    • 148 A321neo
    • 6 A350-900
    • 12 A350-1000
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 136 aircraft to 49 customers.

In February 2025, Airbus reported 40 aircraft deliveries and 25 aircraft orders.

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