Market Intelligence: -Simulator Training Center

Dutch Aviation Trainers to Make European Aviation Training Summit Debut in Lisbon in 2025

Europe – Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT), a Netherlands-based advanced pilot training organisation, will be participating for the first time at the European Aviation Training Summit (EATS) 2025, scheduled for 5–6 November at the Estoril Congress Centre in Lisbon, Portugal. DAT will be located at Booth 118, showcasing its offerings.

Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT) is an EASA Approved Training Organisation that offers:

  • Type Rating Instructor (TRI) and Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) training for Embraer 135/145/Legacy aircraft
  • Boeing 777 training programs
  • Type Rating Examiner (TRE) and Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE) training for the Embraer 170/190 and Embraer 190-E2 series aircraft.

Source: Dutch Aviation Trainers
Photo Credit: Dutch Aviation Trainers

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Announces 2025 Appointment of Group Commercial Director

Group – Global full flight simulator training center operator and flight simulator engineering service provider Simaero has appointed Alexis Radjabi as its new Group Commercial Director, marking a strategic leadership change within the organisation’s commercial operations in the pilot training industry.

  • Alexis Radjabi joins with a background in B2B SaaS and blue‑chip finance, most recently serving as Chief Sales Officer at PriceHubble, where he led commercial teams across Europe and supported expansion and revenue growth.

  • His earlier experience includes business development, investor relations and strategic partnerships roles at Credit Suisse and Unibail‑Rodamco.

  • Academically, Radjabi holds an MBA from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a Master’s in Engineering from CentraleSupélec.

  • In his new role, he will be based at Simaero’s Paris CDG headquarters and will focus on strengthening client and partner relationships, accelerating simulator rollout, and expanding training and engineering services globally.

  • He succeeds Lina Rutkauskiene, who after 14 years at the company has stepped down to pursue new opportunities.

Learn more about Simaero or Mr. Radjabi by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Simaero
Photo Credit: Simaero

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Dynamic Advanced Training Certifies Large Cohort of Azerbaijan Cabin‑Crew Graduates in October 2025

UAE – Dubai based SEP training center Dynamic Advanced Training has celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort of Azerbaijan cabin‑crew trainees who successfully obtained their Initial Safety & Emergency Procedures (SEP) certificates in October 2025.

Key Features of Dynamic Advanced Training:

  • Advanced Simulation Facilities: The training center boasts Full Flight Cabin Simulators for Business Jets as well as narrow and wide-body aircraft.
  • Real Fire Fighting Simulator (RFFS): Designed for hands-on fire safety training.
  • Survival Rooms: Equipped for Jungle and Polar survival scenarios, providing realistic emergency training.
  • Hypoxia Simulator and EVAS Trainer: Offering specialized training for in-flight oxygen deprivation and smoke emergencies.
  • Water Survival Pool: Ensuring crew members are fully prepared for water-based emergencies.

Source: Mark Kammer (Dynamic Advanced Training)

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Spanish ATO Bravo19 Joins FlightLogger to Digitize Training Operations

Spain – Bravo19, an AESA-approved aviation training organisation based in Madrid, has joined the global FlightLogger community, further enhancing its operational efficiency and transparency through the adoption of FlightLogger’s cloud-based training management platform.

  • Bravo19, approved under E-ATO-319, offers a comprehensive range of aviation training programmes, including:

    • Airbus A320 and A330 Type Ratings and Cross Crew Qualifications (CCQ)

    • Type Rating Instructor (TRI) programmes, ZFTT and Base training

    • Initial Passenger Cabin Crew (TCP) training & emergency simulator training (evacuations, firefighting, life raft drills)

  • Founded as a cabin crew academy, Bravo19 has evolved into a full-scale aviation training provider led by instructors with over 20 years of operational airline experience.

  • By implementing FlightLogger, Bravo19 will streamline scheduling, compliance, and student progress tracking across all departments, while supporting AESA regulatory documentation and reducing administrative workload.

Statements

  • “Partnering with FlightLogger is a natural step forward in our mission to prepare aviation professionals to the highest standards. The platform allows us to simplify operations while continuing to deliver exceptional, values-based training.” – Francisco León, Deputy Head of Training, Bravo19

  • “Their long-standing reputation in Spain for excellence in both cabin crew and pilot training makes them an ideal partner… Bravo19 will be able to scale more efficiently, maintain compliance, and further strengthen their position as a leader in aviation education.” – Mads Larsen, CEO, FlightLogger

Source: FlightLogger

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Cathay Group Enhances Pilot Training Capability in 2025 with New CAE A320neo Full‑Flight Simulator

Hong Kong – The Cathay Flight Training Centre, part of the Cathay Group, has welcomed a new state‑of‑the‑art full‑flight simulator – a CAE manufactured Airbus A320neo 7000XR.

  • The training device features CAE’s Prodigy visual system, elevating realism and enabling advanced airline‑crew scenarios.

  • The move supports the Cathay Group’s broader fleet renewal and training expansion plans, which include orders for more than 100 aircraft (with over 30 A320neo/A321neo) and investments exceeding HK$100 billion in fleet, cabin and digital innovation.

Statements

  • “Cathay and CAE have built a longstanding partnership focused on delivering high-quality training for pilots and crew, with a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence. Over the years, we have integrated a wide range of CAE training devices at our Flight Training Centre in Hong Kong. This partnership has helped Cathay to establish a state-of-the-art training environment, supporting the development of world-class aviation professionals. The recent addition of the A320 Neo CAE 7000XR Simulator marks another milestone in this collaboration, further strengthening Cathay.” – Alex McGowan,  Cathay Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer

  • “This A320 full-flight simulator marks a meaningful milestone in our collaboration with Cathay. Featuring CAE’s advanced Prodigy visual system, the device enhances training realism and supports Cathay’s commitment to operational excellence. As Cathay continues to invest in quality and commonality across its training infrastructure, CAE is proud to be a trusted partner on their journey.” – Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation

Source: Cathay Pacific

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Malaysia’s MAB Academy Selects CAE to Deliver a New Boeing 737MAX Full-Flight Simulator

Malaysia – CAE announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator (FFS) to MAB Academy, the training and development arm of Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG). This new agreement reinforces a relationship that spans almost two decades of collaboration, innovation, and shared dedication to elevating pilot training standards. The new Boeing 737MAX FFS, which will be deployed at MAB Academy’s new flight simulator building in Sepang, is scheduled to be ready for training in July 2026, enhancing its training capacity and world-class capabilities.

“Malaysia Airlines has been a valued partner since 2008, and we’re proud to support their continued growth with the delivery of this new Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President, Commercial Aviation. “This simulator reflects our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and training excellence. According to our 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast, 98,000 new commercial pilots will be needed in the Asia Pacific region over the next 10 years, and CAE is committed to working with airline partners like Malaysia Airlines to train the next generation of pilots.”

Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG said, “We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing partnership with CAE through the addition of this state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 full-flight simulator. As we continue to expand our fleet and enhance our operational excellence, this investment underscores our commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in pilot training, while strengthening our role as a leading, trusted aviation training centre. The new simulator will elevate our in-house capabilities at MAB Academy, enabling us to deliver world-class training that meets the highest global standards while supporting the growth of our next generation of pilots.”

This announcement coincides with the visit of the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. His presence underscores Canada’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and supporting Canadian innovation abroad.

“We would like to thank Prime Minister Carney for visiting CAE’s training centre in Kuala Lumpur. His steadfast support for Canadian businesses like CAE highlights the vital role that Canadian-developed technologies, including our advanced flight simulators, play in enhancing aviation safety worldwide,” added Mr. Azar-Hmouda.

The new Boeing 737MAX FFS is equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG), which leverages Epic Games’ Unreal Engine to deliver a highly realistic and effective training experience. This advanced technology enables photorealistic visuals and dynamic motion modeling, creating a deeply immersive environment that enhances pilot preparedness and operational confidence.

In addition to the new B737MAX FFS, Malaysia Airlines also operates an ATR 72-500 FFS and an A330 NEO FFS, which was certified in September 2025, strengthening the Academy’s capacity to meet increasing training requirements.

Together, CAE and MAB Academy have built a robust training infrastructure, aligning with evolving industry demands while maintaining best-in-class safety and efficiency. With advanced simulation technology and regional training centres in Kuala Lumpur and across the region, CAE continues to deliver the expertise and capacity needed to meet evolving industry demands.

About Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a global aviation organisation comprising three core business portfolios: Airlines, Loyalty & Travel Services, and Aviation Services. The Airlines portfolio serves global, domestic, and segmented markets through Malaysia Airlines – the national carrier; Firefly and MASwings – regional airlines focused on connecting communities across Malaysia; and Amal by Malaysia Airlines – the leading one-stop pilgrimage travel solutions centre.The Aviation Services portfolio offers a full suite of capabilities, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), cargo and logistics, ground handling, and training. This includes MAB Engineering; MASkargo – a one-stop cargo and logistics provider; AeroDarat Services – a comprehensive ground handling solutions provider; and MAB Academy – a centre of excellence for aviation and hospitality training.

About CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.

Source: CAE

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