Full flight simulator manufacturer and pilot training solution provider L3Harris Commercial Aviation signed an agreement with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays to supply an Airbus A321neo Full Flight Simulator for their UK training center. This will be the world’s first A321neo full flight simulator to be delivered to an airline with an expected delivery in 2025.
Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation
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Alpha Aviation Group Philippines (AAGP), an aviation training group and full flight simulator training center, has successfully completed the audit for the initial qualification of A320 Full Flight Simulator Standard 1.8 with SN: 2WBJ-1040 and A320 Full Flight Simulator Standard 2.0 with SN: L1869 (Simulator and User) conducted by the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) of the Kingdom of Cambodia on 28 August 2023.
The SSCA team, led by H.E. Mr. Sarin Kunakor (SSCA Director General, Technical & Operations), H.E. Mr. Kem Channarith (SSCA Director of Airworthiness Department), and Capt. Thach Khelen (SSCA Director of Operations Department), conducted an on-site annual inspection of AAG’s operations, covering areas including manuals and documentation, personnel, facilities, equipment, internal operations, safety, aircraft records, and flight simulation training devices (FSTD).
“As an aviation training provider, we understand the importance of safety, compliance, and operational excellence. We ensure that our training programs, facilities, and operations meet the standards of SSCA, reflecting our ongoing pursuit of excellence and our continuous efforts to enhance our training programs and operations,” shares Capt. Vicente Casibang II (AAGP Accountable Manager).
This significant milestone underscores AAG’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in aviation training and simulation and to empower and produce highly skilled pilots ready to excel in the aviation industry.
Source: Alpha Aviation Group Philippines
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The team at AFM has put together this list of some of the full flight simulator training centers it knows attending the Dubai Airshow taking place from Monday 13th to Friday 17th of November;
If you are attending and would like to be added to the list kindly contact us.
AeroStar Training Services will be attending the Dubai Airshow on November 13-17, 2023 in DWC, Dubai, UAE. AeroStar will be at the Florida Pavilion with Enterprise Florida (Stand 1570-E).
AeroStar, based in Kissimmee, Florida, USA, is an FAA Certified 141 & 142 Training Center serving the needs of individuals seeking pilot certification training and aircraft type ratings on the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, and BBJ. They offer FAA approved initial type ratings, recurrent, upgrade and differences training.
Source: AeroStar Training Services
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Netherlands based flight simulator manufacturer Aviatify and full flight simulator training center operator International Flight Training Center (IFTC) have reached an agreement for the delivery and servicing of one generic A320 EASA FNPT II MCC device.
“We thank Mr. Cengiz Arbac from IFTC for their confidence and are excited to get this partnership under way,” said Frank van de Laar, Commercial Director of Aviatify.
Launch customer IFTC, a member of Gozen Holding, is the first independent simulator training center in Turkey since 2008. Aviatify is a training device manufacturer (TDM) of fixed base pilot training equipment.
Source: Aviatify
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Pilot training organisation and full flight simulator training center Fiji Airways Aviation Academy shared that Marshall Islands’ Dignitaries recently paid an official visit into the academy’s flight training facility.
“We were privileged to welcome H.E President David Kabua, Minister Jack Ading, and Ambassador Junior Aini from the Republic of the Marshall Islands to our cutting-edge flight training facility,” said Fiji Airways Aviation Academy. “They were taken on a tour of the Fiji Airways Aviation Academy and took part in a hands-on full flight simulator session on our 737 MAX CAE 7000XR device.”
“The visit by His Excellency President David Kabua was a testament to the growing collaboration between our institution and the Republic of the Marshall Islands,” the Academy added. “It underlined the potential for future partnerships, knowledge exchange, and mutual growth in the aviation sector.”
Source: Fiji Airways Aviation Academy
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Quadrant Pilot, a UK based Approved Training Organisation(ATO) delivering pilot training courses for A320 and B737 NG/Classic, has selected VRpilot’s procedure training platform, VRflow, for enhanced interactive procedure training on the A320 and B737 NG.
Simon Bill, Managing Director & Accountable Manager, Quadrant Pilot: “The integration of Virtual Reality to facilitate procedural training within several courses has been well received by a number of Quadrant Pilot’s airline customers. We are pleased to be working with the team at VRpilot providing innovative training tools which are proving to be a great addition to our instructor toolkit.”
Daniel Maass, CEO, VRpilot: “We are thrilled to provide Quadrant Pilot, a high standard training provider, with the next generation of training devices to enhance their courses.”
Quadrant Pilot will run VRflow on Pico 4 Enterprise headsets.
About Quadrant Pilot
Based in the UK, south of London Gatwick airport, Quadrant Pilot ATO is part of Quadrant Systems Limited, an organisation with a 30 year heritage providing services to the flight simulation and pilot training market worldwide. Quadrant Systems Limited is an Airone Aviation Limited Company.
About VRpilot
VRpilot is a renowned provider of virtual reality training solutions for the aviation industry. Their cutting-edge technology offers immersive and lifelike training experiences, empowering pilots to refine their skills and master procedures in a safe and controlled environment. VRpilot’s solutions are designed to enhance training efficiency and effectiveness for airlines and flight schools worldwide.
Source: VRpilot
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