Market Intelligence: North America

Global Pilot Training Solution Provider Installs Business Jet FFS at US Training Center for Military Training Contract

Gobal pilot training solution provider CAE has shared the on-schedule arrival of a new Bombardier 6500 full-flight simulator (FFS) at its Dothan Training Center in Alabama. This successful milestone for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) is a collaborative effort between CAE’s Defense & Security and Civil Aviation teams. With training set to begin in October 2024, the CAE 7000XR FFS will support the U.S. Army G-2 Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Task Force and the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) by providing timely, relevant, and accurate intelligence to tactical, operational, and strategic commanders.

Back in August 2023 CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security had been awarded a contract from Leidos on the Department of Defense’s Sentinel task order for a dedicated Full Flight Simulator (FFS) in the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 configuration at the Dothan Training Center to support the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES).

Source: CAE USA

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Manufacturer of Flight Simulators Delivers Cessna Citation Longitude Full-Flight Simulator to FlightSafety International’s Training Facility in Ohio

TRU Simulation announced the Federal Aviation Administration Level D certification and delivery of a Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for FlightSafety International’s Columbus, Ohio Learning Center. The new simulator will support FlightSafety in providing quality training services for Textron Aviation’s flagship super-midsize Cessna Citation jet.

TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., is a Textron Inc. company that designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion flight simulators for civil and defense customers.

“At TRU, the team is committed to delivering cutting-edge training tools that enable pilots to achieve their goals,” said Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager, TRU Simulation. “Supplying high-fidelity simulators to FlightSafety aids in expanding access to excellent aviation training for pilots across the globe, and our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training experiences.”

FlightSafety International and TRU Simulation formed a joint venture in 2019 to better support customers’ global training needs. This will be the second Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator delivered to the Columbus, Ohio Training Center and the third built as part of the joint venture of TRU Simulation and FlightSafety International.

About TRU Simulation
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., is a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the aviation industry. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, TRU Simulation has been at the forefront of flight simulation technology for over a decade. Our customized simulator solutions empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently, while our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training experiences.

About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight.

About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation.

Source: TRU Simulation
Photo Credit: TRU Simulation

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Pilot Assessment and Selection Solution Provider Symbiotics Announces Event Attendance in 2024

United Kingdom headquartered global pilot assessment and selection solution provider Symbiotics has shared the events that it’s team will be attending the rest of 2024. These are:

  • APATS, Singapore (September 9-11): Symbiotics will be exhibiting at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium. Associate Aviation Psychologist Aleksandra Kapela will deliver two presentations—Day 1 in the Pilot Stream (Session 4) and Day 2 in the Cabin Crew Stream (Session 5). Visit them at Stand 805.
  • EAAP, Athens (September 23-26): The Psychology team will attend the European Association for Aviation Psychology. Caroline Creane, Symbiotics Psychology Consultant, will present, and the team will be networking with industry peers.
  • RAA Conference, Washington DC (September 24-25): Concurrently, Karen Moore, Symbiotics’ Principal Occupational Psychologist, will exhibit at the Regional Airline Association Conference in Washington DC.
  • ERA General Assembly, Seville (October 8-10): The team will also participate in the European Regions Airline Association General Assembly in Seville, with further announcements expected soon.
  • EATS, Portugal (November 6-7): Symbiotics will be present at the European Airline Training Symposium. Aleksandra Kapela will speak in the Pilot Stream, and the team will be available for discussions at their stand.
  • Airlines Conference, London (November 25): The year wraps up with Symbiotics attending FlightGlobal Events’ Airlines Conference in London.

About Symbiotics
Symbiotics, based in the UK, is a leading provider of psychological assessments and human performance evaluation tools for the aviation industry, helping organizations worldwide in pilot selection, training, and development.

Source: Symbiotics
Photo Credit: Symbiotics

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How One of the Largest US Flight Training Groups, Phoenix East Aviation, Ensures it Operates Efficiently

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Managing Director Maximillian Buerger speaks with Kristoffer (KJ) Johnson, CEO and President Professional Training at Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) – one of the largest flight training groups on the east coast of the United States with a 50 year history.

The conversation covers:

  • PEA’s multi-campus operations operating over 70 aircraft
  • Tackling supply chain issues such as aircraft availability through an innovative multi-engine training aircraft initiative
  • Enhancing its ground school offering
  • KJ’s focus on ensuring the right culture at the team of the flight training group
  • Key challenges that he sees in the industry

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