Market Intelligence: North America

Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Announces the Sale of the First AIRLINER in Canada

France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is proud to announce the sale of the first AIRLINER in Canada to the Centre Québecois de Formation Aéronautique (CQFA) for its Montréal campus.

The AIRLINER is a hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as Multi Crew Cooperation, Crew Resource Management, Jet Aircraft Handling and Procedures. The versatile simulator is close to a variety of different single aisle aircraft, such as the B737MAX, A320, A220, E190-E2 or the SSJ100.

Jean LaRoche, Director of Aeronautical Research and Development at the CQFA, comments on his choice: “The CQFA has long been aware of the exceptional quality of ALSIM products. We are delighted to be able to include the Airliner in our range of services at our Montreal campus. The hybrid Airbus/Boeing configuration offers unparalleled commercial opportunities.”

Audrey Jeffroy, ALSIM Sales Director, adds: “We thank the CQFA team for their confidence in our flight training solutions and services. We are confident that the AIRLINER will play a significant role in the training of the students at the Montréal campus. We are very proud of our collaboration with the CQFA, with this major milestone: the installation of the first AIRLINER in Canada.”

About the Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique
The Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique, one of Quebec’s five national schools, has built a solid reputation in the flight training sector through the diversity of its activities. The CQFA is among the largest public flight schools in Canada, and the only one that offers all three areas of specialization – multi-engine instrument (airline transport pilot), seaplane (bush pilot) and helicopter. It also offers the only program recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which means that in addition to obtaining their pilot licence, students graduate with a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS). The CQFA is also the only public school in Quebec offering training in aircraft piloting. It is the only school in North America to offer this training in French. Free tuition is one of its exclusive features.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 30 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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Electric Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Begins Initial Build of First eFlyer 2

Denver, Colorado – Bye Aerospace has officially launched the construction of its first all-electric aircraft, the eFlyer 2. This significant project aims to fabricate and assemble an all-composite structure, validate approved design plans, and establish innovative production processes. The outcome will be a full-scale aircraft that will undergo extensive aerodynamic testing derisking the remaining certification compliance tasks. This milestone aircraft, Serial Number 00001, is being assembled at Bye Aerospace’s facilities at Centennial Airport, located in Denver, Colorado.

The eFlyer 2 is specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of the aviation training market. With a clean-sheet design that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency and incorporates lightweight composites, the eFlyer 2 is set to disrupt aviation flight training. The aircraft is expected to reduce operating costs by up to 80 percent and cut maintenance requirements by up to 75%, all while offering quieter, sustainable aviation – making it an ideal choice for flight schools and surrounding communities.

“The commencement of the eFlyer 2 build marks a historic moment for our company and the aviation industry as a whole,” said Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace. “This clean-sheet design allows us to deliver an aircraft that not only meets but exceeds the performance and efficiency expectations of our aviation clients.“

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, stands at the forefront in electric aviation innovation and certification. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector, with an FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

Source: Bye Aerospace, Inc.
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Comply365 Announces Acquisition of Training Management System Solution Provider Qualtero

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Tel Aviv, Israel – September 4, 2024 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of compliance and safety management solutions for the aviation, rail and defense industries, announced the acquisition of Qualtero Limited (“Qualtero”), a leading provider of solutions to optimize civil and military aviation training operations. The acquisition will create a leading global all-in-one compliance, safety and training platform for peak operational performance serving the aviation, defense and rail industries with over 140 customers located in over 30 countries on six continents. Terms of the transaction were not announced.

In January 2024, Insight Partners, a global software investor, and Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced a strategic growth investment in Comply365 in connection with Comply365’s merger with VistairLimited (“Vistair”). The acquisition of Qualtero represents Comply365’s first acquisition since its merger with Vistair.

Commenting on the acquisition of Qualtero, Tom Samuel, Vice Chairman, and Rob Morgan, CEO, of Comply365 said, “We are delighted to welcome the Qualtero team into the Comply365 family. Qualtero is a world-renowned provider of innovative training and qualification management solutions for civil and military aviation, with a stellar global customer base. This acquisition brings together complementary product lines and talent, further bolstering our ability to deliver a unique value proposition to our customers by connecting the dots between operational content management, safety management, training management, and data analytics.”

Barak Kirmayer, CEO of Qualtero said, “The acquisition of Qualtero by Comply365 marks a significant milestone in Qualtero’s journey. We see immense synergy between the companies’ solutions and teams, and with the support of Comply365, we are poised to deliver even greater value and more innovative products to our combined customers.”

Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners said, “The acquisition of Qualtero is a natural extension of Comply365’s strategy to create a comprehensive compliance and safety platform serving the global aviation, defense and rail industries. We believe that the addition of Qualtero’s widely respected training and qualifications management capabilities will enable our customers to achieve the highest levels of operational excellence. We look forward to continuing to work with Liberty Hall to support Comply365 in their continued growth.”

James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall Capital Partners added, “With the acquisition of Qualtero, Comply365 extends the value proposition it offers to airlines, defense and rail organizations by expanding its capacity to power operational excellence with a leading training management offering. Along with our partners at Insight, we look forward to supporting Comply365’s continued growth, combining the strengths and expertise of both organizations to deliver even greater value to our collective customers.”

Legal advice to Comply365 was provided by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Goldfarb Gross Seligman. Qualtero was advised by DLA Piper and Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

About Comply365

Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense and rail.  Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, providing airlines, rail and defense organizations with a single digital platform to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains.By empowering airline, rail and defense organizations with an all-in-one compliance, safety, training and data platform, Comply365 ensures their crews and assets always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation and defenseorganizations worldwide with a global customer base of over 120 airlines, defense and rail organizations.

About Qualtero

Qualtero is a premier provider of training management solutions, empowering organizations to deliver impactful training experiences that drive compliance performance and growth. Qualtero specializes in developing innovative solutions for optimizing commercial and military aviation training operations. Its flagship products include Fox, a comprehensive Training Management System, and Qualtero EQMS, the most modern Qualification Management System. These tools help aviation training organizations of all sizes streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance throughput.Qualtero’s team of talented and experienced professionals employ proven methodologies to ensure complete customer success, continuously enhancing its solutions with the latest technology to meet their evolving needs.

About Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of December 31, 2023, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO.

About Liberty Hall

Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall’s principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $2.5 billion in equity capital in over 25 businesses serving multiple segments of the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall was founded in July 2011 as the first, and remains the only, private equity firm focused solely on investments in middle market businesses serving the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall executes a proven and repeatable investment strategy designed to transform middle market businesses into larger, more capable and diverse strategic assets.

Source: Qualtero
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Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee Recommends to US Regulator FAA the Creation of a New Professional Flight Training Organization Category

Washington, D.C., United States – The Air Carrier Training Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ACT ARC) has recommended that the FAA introduce a new Professional Flight Training Organization (PFTO) under Part 141 regulations. This proposed category would elevate flight training standards beyond the current Part 141 requirements, emphasizing the expansion of collegiate aviation programs. The proposal, however, has sparked concern among independent flight schools and industry groups.

  • The ACT ARC has proposed the creation of a PFTO, which would include enhanced educational requirements and higher training standards compared to existing Part 141 regulations.
  • New standards proposed under FAR would include minimum fleet and ground training device requirements, quality management systems, and a more rigorous flight and ground training curriculum.
  • The proposal also calls for Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) and pre-screening protocols for pilot candidates.
  • The ACT ARC report has been criticized for its focus on collegiate aviation programs, potentially marginalizing existing Part 61 and 141 schools.
  • The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) was notably excluded from participation in the ACT ARC and associated workgroups, raising concerns about the inclusivity of the process.

Statements:

  • “This is a sad day in the primary flight training segment in America,” commented Robert Rockmaker, FSANA President & CEO, emphasizing the potential negative impact on independent flight schools, which currently produce the majority of career pilots.
  • “The ACT ARC report makes it clear that the participants in both the ACT ARC and the P3 WG had an extreme focus on further expansion of collegiate aviation programs while leaving the existing Part 61 and 141 schools out to dry on the runway.” added Rockmaker.
  • “The general aviation (GA) industry will never be the same and if the FAA promulgates into rule making the new PFTO concept, the industry runs the risk of seeing many flight schools close down. The impact will then filter down to the airport industry and many smaller airports which support wonderful flight training organizations will be negatively impacted to the point that they too will be at risk for closure and/or downsizing,” added Rockmaker. “The United States Ab Initio flight training industry is the best in the world. There is no replacement for experience and we are blessed with the ability to get young, new pilots the required flight time experience based on how we do it in America.”

About FSANA
The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is a trade association dedicated to representing and supporting flight training providers across the United States.

Source: FSANA

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Florida Flight School Highlights Partnership with Flight Training Financing Provider

Florida, US and Gloucester, UK based Wings Airline Academy has highlighted its partnership at its Florida flight training base with Stratus Financial, which specializes in helping pilots achieve their flight dreams through flight training loans program.

In addition to this partnership, modular courses and staged payment plans are offered by Wings Airline Academy further alleviate the financial strain, making the journey toward becoming a pilot more accessible.

The flight training group is part of the Air Wisconsin Cadet Program and recently launched a full integrated pilot training program using only multi-engine aircraft.

Source: Wings Airline Academy

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