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Hinfact Partners with AviatDo to Expand Pilot Training Solutions Across the Americas

France – Hinfact has announced its expansion into the Americas through a strategic partnership with AviatDo, led by Ana Maria Blanco-Persiani, FRAeS. This collaboration aims to bring Hinfact’s innovative Training Management System to airlines and training organizations across North, Central, and South America.

The partnership focuses on simplifying the adoption of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) and Evidence-Based Training (EBT) programs. Hinfact’s solutions aim to modernize pilot training and improve efficiency for operators across the Americas.

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Brazil’s EPA Training Center Reaffirms Commitment to Quality with ISO 9001 Recertification in 2025

Curitiba, Brazil – EPA Training Center, a leading regional 2,700 square meter full flight simulator training center in LATAM, has successfully completed the NBR ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit, conducted by Bureau Veritas Group, a globally recognized certification body with over 150 years of experience. This recertification reaffirms EPA’s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of its training and services.

  • The ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures that EPA’s processes meet strict international quality standards.
  • Recertification covers EPA’s core activities:
    • Training services using Full Flight Simulators.
    • Ground school and specialized training courses.
    • Administration of English proficiency tests for pilots, such as the Santos Dumont English Assessment.
  • EPA has held the ISO 9001 certification since 2012, demonstrating a long-standing dedication to quality in aviation training and operations.

About EPA Training Center
Headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, EPA Training Center is the largest provider of regional aircraft training in Latin America, with Full Flight Simulators of the ATR 42/72, ERJ-145/Legacy 600, EMB-120 – Brasilia and EMB-110 – Bandeirante, serving executive operators, airlines and armed forces from over 30 countries.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Introduces Immersive AR Pre-Flight Tool for SR Series Pilots

Cirrus Aircraft has announced an upgrade to its Cirrus Approach app for iPad, introducing an Augmented Reality (AR) pre-flight tool designed specifically for the SR Series aircraft. The update aims to provide a lifelike, hands-on training experience for pilots, enhancing their preparation for real-world operations. The new AR tool enables users to virtually interact with the SR Series aircraft, bridging the gap between theoretical practice and practical application.

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Airbus Helicopters Reports Strong Growth with 450 Net Orders and Innovations in 2024

France – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) and delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, marking another year of steady growth with a 57% preliminary share of the global civil and parapublic market. The company’s strong performance was driven by demand across its light, twin-engine, and heavy helicopter segments, with orders placed by 182 customers in 42 countries.

  • Market Growth Highlights:
    • Orders increased by nearly 10% for the second consecutive year.
    • Key contributors included the Super Puma programme with 58 orders from the German Bundespolizei, Japan Coast Guard, and the Ministries of Defence of the Netherlands and Romania.
    • The H145 and H145M attracted new defence customers, including Brunei Air Force, Belgian Ministry of Defence, and Bahraini Police Aviation Command.
  • Product Innovations:
    • The Racer compound helicopter exceeded 407 km/h in its initial flights.
    • The CityAirbus NextGen completed its maiden flight in Donauwörth.
    • The H175 concluded its de-icing flight tests in Canada and Norway, progressing toward certification, while the H160 saw over 30 units entering service worldwide.
  • Defence and Security Priorities:
    • Airbus supported humanitarian missions, including U.S. National Guard operations after Hurricane Helene and disaster relief in Valencia, Spain.
    • Expanded uncrewed systems (UAS) portfolio, showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the VSR700.
    • Initiated studies for the European Next Generation Rotorcraft programme.
  • Global Footprint Expansion:
    • Celebrated 40 years of operations in Fort Erie, Canada, which will deliver 19 H135 helicopters to the Canadian defence sector.
    • Opened a new facility in Oxford, UK, marking 50 years of Airbus presence in the country.
    • Announced an H125 final assembly line in India in partnership with TATA.
  • Sustainable Aviation Efforts:
    • Increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage to nearly 20% for test and training flights in Marignane, Albacete, Donauwörth, and Oxford.

Source: Airbus
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Cirrus Approach Flight Training App Relaunches with Augmented Reality Pre-Flight

USA – Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled a significant update to its Cirrus Approach app, redefining flight training for its SR Series and Vision Jet models. The app, optimized for Apple iPads, provides pilots and instructors with access to advanced digital resources, interactive training tools, and a revolutionary Augmented Reality (AR) feature for pre-flight procedures.

Key Features of the Relaunch

  • Augmented Reality (AR) Pre-Flight Training:
    • Users can master pre-flight procedures and safety checks in a virtual, interactive environment.
    • Designed for SR Series and Vision Jet aircraft, AR enhances real-world readiness by replicating operational scenarios.
  • Cirrus Private Pilot Program:
    • Provides ground school training tailored for the SR Series aircraft.
    • Combined with Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilots (CSIPs), the program supports earning a Private Pilot License in a Cirrus aircraft.
  • Extensive Course Library:
    • Over 50 training courses include transition training, specialty programs, and interactive modules.
    • Courses integrate engaging videos, quizzes, and simulations to simplify complex topics.
  • Enhanced Instructor Tools:
    • CSIPs can monitor student progress, manage flight logs, and tailor instruction.
    • Interactive materials and real-time feedback capabilities enhance training outcomes.

Industry Perspective

Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen remarked on the transformative potential of the new features: “AR is set to revolutionize the flight training experience for Cirrus aircraft owners. This innovation ensures pilots are thoroughly prepared for real-world flying while making training more engaging and effective.”

Availability

The updated Cirrus Approach app, including the Private Pilot Program and complimentary AR pre-flight features, is available for download on the Apple iPad.

Cirrus Aircraft’s investment in augmented reality and comprehensive digital training reflects a broader industry trend toward adopting cutting-edge technology to improve safety, efficiency, and accessibility in pilot training.

About Cirrus
Cirrus is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet™, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft is 18 million hours, and 265 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; and Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan.

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Airways Aviation Group Chairman Highlights Vision for the Future of Aviation Education and Training

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, and India, has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the aviation industry’s critical skilled workforce shortage through strategic growth, acquisitions, partnerships, and innovation in education and training. It’s Chairman Romy Hawatt shared the following

“The aviation industry is at a critical juncture, driven by the pressures of expanding global business and personal travel, cargo, defence and security requirements, an ageing workforce and the need to modernise fleets and related spare parts and equipment.

Over the coming decades, both Boeing and Airbus Aircraft forecast that hundreds of thousands of new pilots, maintenance engineers and cabin crew in the civilian sector will be required. In addition, millions of other aviation and aerospace industry related professionals including technicians, air traffic controllers, ground handlers, airport administrative, operations and security personnel, customs and quarantine officers etc are also rapidly rising presenting both an unparalleled opportunity and adding to what is already a considerable challenge in filling skilled employment gaps.

Meeting these demands calls for strategic vision, decisive action and innovative approaches across the aviation industry at large and the Airways Aviation Group is rising to meet the challenges. Within our own Aviation Education and Training sector we apply rigorous policies driven by market analysis an unwavering commitment to excellence to drive growth.

Our success rests largely on the unique, bespoke Airways Aviation Group structure, policies, business, industry and academic partner engagement model to deliver at the B2C, B2B and Military customer levels. Added to this are also strategies to seek out high-demand regions for new acquisitions – as evidenced by the recent acquisitions of Professione Volare S.r.l. in Forli, Italy and Patria Pilot Training in Pirkkala and Vantaa, Finland and Cordoba, Spain.

There are recent Cooperation Alliances signed with OATC – Omni Aviation Training Center in Cascais and also a soon to be opened Airways Aviation Satellite base in Portugal and the EASA Cabin Crew Training partnership with Dynamic Advanced Training in Dubai. Added to this, is the growing number of Airways Aviation Foundation Assessment and Selection facilities in Dubai UAE, Hyderabad India and Casablanca Morocco along with the significant expansion into our third Australian training location to enhance and complement the Gold Coast and Lismore also soon to be formally announced.

We believe that by balancing a combination of organic growth with strategic expansion, the Group ensures that while we grow, we also remain conscious and balance off the need to maintain our quality and consistency at high levels while achieving global reach.

Central to this approach is a diverse and skilled workforce that we implore to rise to the challenge of achieving excellence through a dedication to maintaining industry best standards and practices. We then support this with strategic marketing communications and brand-building activities that amplify our messaging and impact.

Aviation connects people, economies and cultures as the world population and need for qualified professionals continues to rise. Through its data-driven strategies, utilisation of applicable technologies, thoughtful growth initiatives and commitment to talent development, the Airways Aviation Group has established itself as a global leader in aviation education and training. By maintaining high-quality standards and cultivating meaningful partnerships, the Group confidently aims to set new benchmarks for success in the industry.”

Source: Airways Aviation

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