In June 2024, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:
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Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus
France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM has shared information about its debriefing station – the debriefing station in a flight training device is a dedicated area/system where instructors and trainees can review and analyze the performance of a training session. The debriefing station serves as an ideal addition to any simulator setup.
Check out the video below.
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
Photo Credit: ALSIM
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:
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:
TCS is continually working on new aircraft ITDs and courseware.
Source: True Course Simulations
Photo Credit: True Course Simulations
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 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
Photo Credit: Aeroplanned
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
Photo Credit: Elixir Aircraft
United Kingdom headquartered global pilot assessment and selection solution provider Symbiotics has announced key leadership appointments:
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
PlaneEnglish, a well known organisation in aviation communication training, has shared that it is elevating training programs of its partner flight schools such as OC Flight Lessons, Avier Flight Academy, Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, and the USAF, among others, who have integrated the ARSim app into their curriculum, significantly improving their students’ radio communication skills.
“This innovative tool provides a stress-free environment for student pilots to practice, leading to accelerated proficiency in radio communications. By incorporating ARSim, these flight schools have streamlined their training process, ensuring their students are well-prepared for real-world flying.” shared PlaneEnglish.
PlaneEnglish is a provider of ARSim which enables new pilots to learn, practice, and master aviation phraseology and voice communication in an interactive audio and visual simulation environment.
Source: PlaneEnglish
Italy headquartered training aircraft manufacturer has appointed Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager & Marketing Director. Mr De Rosa has been with Tecnam for almost two years and is responsible for marketing and business development activities. To learn more about Tecnam or Mr De Rosa you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile.
Source: Pasquale De Rosa (Tecnam Aircraft)
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