Market Intelligence: North and Central Asia

Global Simulator Manufacturer, L3Harris, Signs Agreement with Azerbaijan Aviation Academy to Supply a Flat Panel Trainer

L3Harris Commercial Aviation announced it has signed an agreement with the National Aviation Academy (NAA) in Azerbaijan to supply an A320ceo Flat Panel Trainer (FPT). The A320 FPT, which will be installed in Q2 2024, is a pilot training device that will optimize training time and improve the learning process for pilots and maintenance personnel.

The Director of Pilot Training Center, National Aviation Academy, Agil Heydarov, and L3Harris’ European Sales Director David Moden signed the contract.

“We are very pleased to receive the A320ceo FPT simulator from L3Harris,” said Agil Heydarov. “It allows us to offer a greater range of devices to satisfy more pilot training needs.”

Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
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Textron Aviation Announces Latest Appointment for Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Following a long-standing career spanning almost twenty years with the company, Textron Aviation welcomes Chad Archer to senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective January 1, 2024.

Chad most recently served as vice president, Financial Planning & Analysis and Strategy. During his tenure with Textron Aviation, Chad has held various leadership positions within business management, financial planning and analysis. He has demonstrated consistent leadership in mergers and acquisitions, including the recent successful integration of AeroMotion last year, and has achieved significant revenue growth goals within the Asia-Pacific region.

In his new role, he will oversee all financial matters for Textron Aviation Inc., including financial planning and analysis, strategy and integration and economics. He succeeds Dave Rosenberg who has been promoted to vice president, Investor Relations at Textron.

“I grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, where I met my wife,” said Archer. “We’ve been married for almost 20 years and love to travel with our two daughters.”

Meet and learn more about Chad in the short video below.

Source: Textron Aviation
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer, ALSIM, Celebrates 30th Anniversary

France headquartered ALSIM proudly celebrates its remarkable 30-year journey.  This leading French-based manufacturer has established itself as a prime developer and manufacturer of FAA and EASA certified FNPTII, FNPTII MCC, and AATD flight simulators. Over those three decades it has built up a global reach extending to more than 400 customers and has already delivered more than 450 certified simulators across 60 countries.

The journey began in 1994 with a visionary concept of creating and offering state-of-the-art flight training devices at affordable prices. The objective was clear; to develop a versatile simulator that could be utilized for various aircraft types, while keeping costs within reach of even the smallest flight schools. This idea led to a continuous stream of innovative products, beginning with the introduction of TFT screens on simulators in 1997—an industry first pioneered by ALSIM.

Recognizing the growing importance of multi-crew cooperation (MCC) in the airline industry towards the end of the last century, ALSIM responded by developing a simulator exclusively designed to enhance pilot confidence and competence in a multi-crew working environment. In 1999 the company achieved a milestone with the sale of its first MCC trainer, laying the foundation for future innovations.

In the early 2000s, Diamond Aircraft emerged as a leading innovative player in the aviation training market. ALSIM promptly responded and, working closely with the OEM, successfully launched the AL42 in 2005—a faithful replica of the Diamond DA42 twin-engine training aircraft. Dedicated to their continuous quest for innovation and improvement, the ALSIM research and development team then conceived and manufactured an entirely new device which can replicate ten different aircraft models, thereby providing training capabilities from PPL up to MCC/JOC. Thus, the remarkable ALX was born and introduced in 2008.

In early 2016, ALSIM revisited its founding principle of creating cost-effective, versatile flight training devices, resulting in the creation of the AL250—a compact simulator adaptable for SEP/MEP training on the PPL, CPL, and IR/ME levels. Just a year later, in 2017, ALSIM unveiled their second type-specific device for a classic training aircraft, the Cessna 172 Skyhawk.

Innovation is very strongly embedded in the DNA, and in 2020 further evidence of that was shown when ALSIM was proudly presented their latest achievements – “The Airliner” and the brand-new ALSR20—an exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. “The Airliner” is a multi-purpose hybrid (B737/A320) simulator, designed to cater to the demands of advanced MCC and APS MCC training as delivered by medium to large ATOs. A partnership with Cirrus Aircraft also ensures that the ALSR20 matches the ongoing evolution of the aircraft.

Jean-Paul Monnin, President and CEO of ALSIM declares: “We are delighted to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Over the years, ALSIM has remained committed to providing cutting-edge flight simulators that enhance pilot training across the globe. We are grateful for the continued trust and support from our customers and partners.”

About ALSIM

ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. ALSIM is widely acknowledged 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 to remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Source: ALSIM
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B737NG FFS Operator Seeking Indicate High Level Offers for Device

An operator of full flight simulators is seeking indicative high level offers for one of its B737NG full flight simulators as it evaluates whether to divest the device. Technical specifications are;

  • Aircraft Type: Boeing B737-800W/WSFP NG
  • RFT: 2017
  • Engine Fit; CFM56-7B26 Engine (Alternate Engine Ratings 7B24, 7B27, 7B27/B1)
  • Instrument Fit; Simulated Common Display System (simCDS) & 6 simulated DUs
  • FFS Level D
  • Motion System; MOOG, 60 inch
  • Visual System; Rockwell Collins EP-8100 Image Generation System
  •  EASA certified

If you are seeking additional information or would like to express your interest kindly contact us.

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Flight Training Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Launches New ITD Lite Immersive Flight Simulator

United States based flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations launched a new ITD Lite immersive flight simulator for broader accessibility in flight training.

True Course Simulations designs and manufactures motion ITDs for Cessna Aircraft Company C172 and Diamond Aircraft DA40 aircraft. These ITDs provide a realistic and immersive flight training experience for students, allowing them to practice and hone their skills in a safe and controlled environment.

To complement the ITDs, True Course Simulations also offers a full Private Pilot courseware solution that is delivered by a virtual instructor. This syllabus, featuring over 70 lessons, provides students with unlimited opportunities to practice and receive real-time feedback.

In addition, the embedded Learning Management System (LMS) also allows students, instructors and managers to monitor progress through the course and identify those who are doing well and those who may benefit from additional support.

True Course Simulations ITD and courseware flight training solution represent a significant advancement in flight education. By providing students with a realistic and immersive training environment, TCS is bridging the gap between the book and the aircraft and thus helping revolutionise the way pilots are trained in the 21st Century.

Source: True Course Simulations
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Flight School Management Software Tools Aeroplanned and FlightLogger Announce Collaboration

Aeroplanned, the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training, and FlightLogger, the world’s most innovative flight training management software, are delighted to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the aviation training landscape.

Aeroplanned, headquartered in New Zealand, introduced its groundbreaking flight training resource planning solution to the global market in March 2023. This innovative platform has gained significant momentum, earning recognition from prestigious clients worldwide. Aeroplanned is on a mission to streamline and enhance the pilot training pipeline, creating transparency and efficiency within the industry through highly effective planning.

FlightLogger, with over 88,000 registered users and a presence in 46 countries, achieves excellence in the management of daily flight training operations. Its comprehensive central operation management tool simplifies scheduling, tracks training, flight records, maintenance and other key factors, and facilitates internal communication, offering a holistic solution for flight schools.

The Collaboration:

Aeroplanned and FlightLogger, each excelling in their respective domains, have united their strengths to offer customers a groundbreaking synergy. While FlightLogger manages the day-to-day operations, Aeroplanned focuses on forecasting. The collaboration enables mutual customers to integrate both platforms, significantly enhancing their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

With a simple data transfer from FlightLogger to Aeroplanned, customers can now experience quick synchronisation of flight student progress, recalibrated plans, and resource requirements. The integration between Aeroplanned and FlightLogger is a critical step in bridging the gap between planning and execution, particularly as the demand for pilots continues to grow.

Jen Liddle, CEO of Aeroplanned, stated, “Our collaboration with FlightLogger is an exciting first step towards our vision of a streamlined and efficient pilot training pipeline. Together, we are creating transparency and ensuring an excellent experience for students and flight schools.”

Kenneth Jeppesen, CEO of FlightLogger is also excited about the collaboration: “Aeroplanned’s integration reinforces our commitment to offering flight schools a tailored solution. We focus on excellence in our core business and collaborate with specialists like Aeroplanned who offer the same excellence within their area. This empowers flight schools to optimise their operations with the best-in-class tools, ensuring success.”

The Aeroplanned and FlightLogger collaboration marks the beginning of an exciting journey, with plans to extend and deepen the integration in the future. This partnership is set to redefine the aviation training industry by providing unprecedented insights and operational efficiency to flight schools.

Source: Aeroplanned

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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation Group, Announces Latest Appointment for Business Developer Manager – Academic Partnerships

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Oceanic region has welcomed as part of the team, Professor Miguel Moreira.

From Portuguese origin, Prof. Moreira is a respected scholar and well-known in the aviation training and education area, bringing 20+ years of experience in developing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the field of Civil Aviation, he holds a PhD in Astrophysics and is also an EASA PPL(A) pilot. 

He is currently Associate Professor at Atlântica – Instituto Universitário in Lisbon (Portugal), where he coordinates the bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management.

Prof. Moreira will integrate Airways Aviation global team as Business Developer Manager – Academic Partnerships, making the link between high schools, universities, and other education institutions with our organization, helping them create new programs and improve the existing ones. It will fill a key position in the development of the aviation education strategy set out by Airways Aviation globally.

Some of Prof. Moreira’s previous experience:

a) Founding member of the Technical Committee (CT190) for Aviation, Space and Defence of the Portuguese Quality Institute.
b) Former Director of Development and Programs, as well as Quality Manager, at the G Air Training Center (an EASA ATO acquired by L3 Harris in 2018) in Ponte de Sor, Portugal.
c) Since 2017, senior consultant for strategic development of the Ponte de Sor Aerospace Cluster and is also the Quality Manager of the Ponte de Sor Municipal Aerodrome.
d) President of the Conference Organizing Committee of Portugal Air Summit, the largest aeronautical event in the Iberian Peninsula.
e) Created several academic programs in Portugal, Angola and Sao Tome e Principe.
f) Director of the Aviation School of ISEC Lisboa University.

About Airways Aviation Academy

Airways Aviation ESMA is part of Airways Aviation Group, the largest privately owned aviation training organization outside the US. With operations in Montpellier, South of France, it’s one of the largest aviation training organizations in Europe. Airways Aviation Group has direct presence in 10 countries of 4 continents, where it offers aviation training from pilot to cabin crew passing from maintenance technicians, ground handlers, military programs up to higher education programs in cooperation with respected universities.

Source: Airways Aviation
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