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International Test Pilots School Fixed Wing Students Experience Flight Test Training at CAE’s Simulation Facility

Canadian pilot training organisation International Test Pilots School (ITPS) Fixed Wing students recently experienced world-class flight test training at CAE’s Simulation Facility near Toronto International Airport. Fixed Wing Flight Test Instructors Alain Lacharité and Dave Lohse leveraged their previous experience conducting flight test activities on Boeing 777-300ER and other large, transport category aircraft to develop and validate training sessions in CAE’s Boeing 777-300ER Full-Flight Simulator.

Students gained firsthand experience with flight test techniques used to safely determine Vmu (Minimum Unstick Speed), Vmcg (Minimum Control Speed on the Ground), High-Speed Characteristics and in-flight engine shutdown and relight testing. Students were also exposed to approaches to certifying Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) and Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems (EGPWS). The high-fidelity, full-motion simulators at CAE’s Flight Training Facility provide immersive training for our students in higher-risk flight test techniques, reinforcing the requirement for a disciplined, build-up approach in a safe environment.

Source: ITPS Announcement
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Southeast Asian Pilot Simulator Training Center Welcomes 15th Batch for India DGCA A320 Type Rating

Ho Chi Minh City based full flight simulator training center BAA Training Vietnam has welcomed its batch 15 for A320 Type Rating under the Indian DGCA. Batch 15 was opened on June 10th, 2023 with 4 Indian cadets.

“It’s our honor that not only Vietnamese cadets but also foreign cadets choose us to accompany them on their journey. With our highly qualified instructors and modern equipment, we will try our best to help you get closer to your dream and defeat the sky,” said BAA Training Vietnam.

Source: BAA Training Vietnam Announcement
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CAE Provides Initial Flight Training to U.S. Air Force Rotary-Wing Pilots

CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security has been awarded the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Rotary Wing, Introductory Flight Training (IFT-R) contract to support the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The contract provides critical flight training to USAF student pilots as part of the Helicopter Training Next program.

The US$44.5M initial contract award supports the training of all initial USAF rotary-wing air, ground, and simulation training. The program extends through 2033 with a maximum value of US$110.6 million over the total contract term. The introductory training will be conducted at the CAE Dothan Training Center in Dothan, AL, which is also home to the U.S. Army Fixed-Wing Training Services program.

“This significant initial flight training program is part of CAE’s continued collaboration with the USAF to improve safety and training efficiency for the next generation of rotary wing pilots,” says Daniel Gelston, President, CAE Defense & Security. “We continue to enhance training and mission readiness for our Department of Defense (DoD) customers by leveraging the expertise of our industry partners with CAE’s decades of global training experience.”

The IFT-R training program will be implemented by CAE using a fleet of Bell 505 Jet Ranger X aircraft specifically configured for AETC’s initial USAF helicopter training. The IFT-R Ground Based Training System leverages advanced simulation and interactive media providing Next-Generation rotary wing training to future aviators.

CAE will work in collaboration with industry leaders to prepare USAF rotary-wing student pilots for their follow-on training in the Helicopter Training Next pipeline. The team includes Bell Textron, Alpha 1, and Navigator Development Group Inc. working together to support flying operations, training simulation, academics, and more.

The IFT-R program is one of several programs in which CAE is supporting rotary wing aviation in the region. The Army Advanced Helicopter Flight Training Services at Fort Novosel, AL was awarded to CAE in 2020 providing classroom, simulator, and live flying instructor support services for the CH-47 Chinook, UH-60

Black Hawk, and AH-64 Apache helicopters. In 2023, CAE was also awarded a subcontract to support the U.S. Army Flight School Training Support Services at Ft. Novosel, AL to build and deliver new full flight simulators forthe CH-47F and UH-60M platforms and implement software configurations for reconfigurable collective training devices.

Source: CAE Press Release
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German Airline Partners with Global Simulator Training Center Group to Build 8 Bay Simulator Training Center

From the turn of the year 2023/2024, Germany’s most popular holiday airline will be breaking new ground in terms of training and education activities for the cockpit and cabin together with the Avenger Flight Group (AFG). A comprehensive Aviation Training Center is being set up in Dreieich in close, partnership-based cooperation. Condor takes care of providing the cabin mockups, while AFG provides the cockpit simulators. The simulators are manufactured using the latest technology from SIM International. There is also sufficient space available for theoretical training components in the adjoining “Dreieich Plaza” office complex. Thus, in addition to the cockpit simulator and recurrent training, retraining, all service and basic training as well as management training will be offered at the new location.

Full Flight Simulators and Flight Training Devices

Up to eight full-flight flight simulators have space in the training center for cockpit training, including at least one for Airbus A320ceo/neo and Airbus A330ceo/neo. Two Flight Training Devices (FTD), i.e. special flight training devices, will also be available at the new location.

Offer for other customers from the airline industry

Other customers from the airline industry will also be able to use the infrastructure of Condor and AFG at the Dreieich site in the future. Due to the attractive location, only a few kilometers from Frankfurt Airport, this offer eliminates the need for long journeys.

“We are pleased to have an experienced partner in the field of simulator training at our side in AFG. Thanks to the close cooperation at the Dreieich site, we can offer our cockpit staff excellent training conditions,” says Christian Schmitt, COO and Accountable Manager at Condor.

“We are very grateful to Condor for this valuable opportunity to work together on the construction of the new training center in Dreieich. With AFG’s extensive experience and expertise in flight simulation, we are honored to be Condor’s trusted partner in this endeavor. The training center, equipped with state-of-the-art flight simulators from AFG and cabin mockups from Condor, will offer all crew members unparalleled training conditions. We look forward to welcoming crew members from around the world to the new training center and are committed to providing them with exceptional training experiences,” said Andrés Restrepo, Executive Vice President, Avenger Flight Group.

So far, the training, education and training measures have taken place in Kelsterbach and Neu-Isenburg, among other places. Condor expects the centralization to simplify logistical training planning and even more efficient and modern training for cockpit and cabin staff.

Source: Condor Press Release
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Middle East Airline to Build Simulator Training Center with Global Pilot Training Group

EL AL Israel Airlines announced it will build an advanced simulator facility, the first of its kind in Israel, which will house Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 simulators. The facility will be built by Avenger Flight Group (AFG), an American company that specializes in the construction and operation of advanced simulators and training facilities for aviation pilots around the world. The facility will be about 2,400 square meters and 14 meters high, with a ground floor with two additional gallery floors.

Source: EL AL Israel Airlines Announcement
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Global Pilot Training Group, BAA Training, to Attend the 54th International Paris Air Show

Lithuania headquartered global pilot training group BAA Training, which operates full flight simulator training centers and flight schools, announced it will attend the highly anticipated 54th International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France, from the 19th to the 21st of June.

“We invite you to book a meeting with our esteemed colleagues, Aušrinė Šalkauskaitė and Amir Mekhaeil during the show. They will be delighted to connect with you and provide valuable insights into our training programs,” said BAA Training.

Source: BAA Training Announcement
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Global Pilot Simulator Training Center Group SIMAERO Doubles its Capacity in Paris with Additional 8 Bay Extension

Simaero, a leading actor in aviation training worldwide, announces the expansion of its Paris Training Center capacity by adding eight new full-flight simulator (FFS) bays. Starting in late 2024, the company will offer new pilot training solutions on widely-used aircraft types such as A350, A320, and B737 Max.

Eight new bays increasing Simaero’s training capacity in Paris

Simaero already offers its clients a network of 30 Full-Flight Simulators worldwide, including 18 FFS in France.

“In Paris, we already offer training solutions on A320, A330-340, A350, B737 Classic, B737 NG, B757-767, B777, B787, ATR-500, and ATR-600, but requests are increasing on our current fleet and other aircraft types. By doubling our training capacity, we can secure our customers’ future needs, and mostly, we position Paris as a long-term strategic location for pilot training worldwide,” explains Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero.

To fill the new eight Full-Flight Simulator bays, the group has already announced the order of a brand-new CAE 7000XR A350-900 FFS. Simaero is also considering ordering A320 neo, B737 Max, and Boeing B787 Full-Flight Simulators.

The company plans to invest up to €100 million within the next few years and create over 50 direct and indirect job opportunities in the Paris CDG area.

A new strategically located facility, meeting the highest environmental standards

Conveniently located only 10 minutes from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle international airport’s terminals and with a large choice of partner hotels and other facilities, the new center will incorporate 8 FFS bays, training classrooms, rest and dedicated areas for customers, and new offices for the growing Simaero staff.

“The facility has been designed to meet the latest quality and environmental standards. Only high-quality and recycled construction materials will be used for the building and roads, and high-performance photovoltaic panels will be installed on the roof to minimize the carbon footprint during construction and operations,” says Tanguy Tostivint, General Manager of Simaero France.

This project will adopt the ISO 14 001 standards, and the building will be certified Haute Qualité Environnementale (HQE), the highest French environmental standard for commercial buildings.This new facility is planned to be fully operational by the end of 2024 and will be open 24/7, 364 days per year.

About SIMAERO

Simaero is a leading player in Full Flight Simulators operations and Pilot Training worldwide. Headquartered in Paris, France, Simaero gives its 250 customers access to over 30 Full Flight Simulators in its five locations in Paris CDG and Dinard, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; Delhi, India and Zhengzhou, China. Simaero is an Approved Training Organization for pilots, certified by EASA and more than 40 other civil aviation authorities, including South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Brazil, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and UAE. Its academy offers a complete set of Type Rating training solutions covering a comprehensive range of aircraft types, including Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350; Boeing 737, B757, B767, B777, B787; ATR 42/72-500/600, ERJ 145, Beech 1900, Dash 8, MD80/82, and Fokker 100. Simaero also provides Simulator Engineering Services to numerous customers across the world. The service includes simulator relocation, repair, upgrade, and preparation for certification and operation. In Joint Venture with HNCA, Simaero provides simulator engineering and maintenance services in China.

Source: SIMAERO Press Release
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