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Middle East FFS Training Center and Pilot Training Group Etihad Aviation Training Strengthens Industry Partnerships at APATS 2025

United Arab Emirates – Etihad Aviation Training, the full flight simulator training center operator and pilot training group, highlighted key meetings and partners it welcomed at APATS 2025.

  • The Etihad Aviation Training team engaged with a range of international partners and colleagues, including:

    • Anchit (Skynex Aero – flight training organisation in India)

    • James Constable (AeroGuard Flight Training Center)

    • Ben Page & Adrian Scott (Cathay Pacific)

    • Adrian Amaladoss (Singapore Airlines)

  • Discussions focused on training innovation, cross-border cooperation, and shared strategies to address global aviation workforce needs.

Source: Etihad Aviation Training

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VistaJet Becomes First Business Aviation Operator Certified for Evidence-Based Training

Malta – VistaJet has become the first-ever business aviation operator worldwide to achieve certification for Baseline Evidence-Based Training (EBT), a methodology recognized by European regulators as the new global benchmark for flight crew training and safety.

  • VistaJet began implementing EBT in 2018, years ahead of any other business aviation operator.

  • The certification validates Vista’s longstanding investment in safety innovation and its proactive approach to shaping future flight crew training standards.

  • EBT replaces traditional maneuver-based training with a data-driven methodology that tailors instruction to operational needs and real pilot performance.

  • Key components of VistaJet’s EBT program:

    • In-house simulator instructors and examiners with extensive global operational experience.

    • A robust standardization and concordance program ensuring consistency across fleets and crews.

    • Comprehensive data gathering, analyzing tens of thousands of data points to refine training continuously.

    • Integration of operational and industry-wide safety data into training content.

Statements

  • Nick van der Meer, Chief Operating Officer, Vista: “Whilst others wait, Vista builds. We were the first to implement EBT in business aviation—years ahead of the industry—and we’ve set the blueprint others now look up to. Achieving this certification is more than a regulatory milestone; it’s proof of Vista’s relentless commitment to protecting our clients and crew. Safety is a responsibility we take personally, every single day.”

Source: Vista

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Singapore’s Embaer CAE Training Services Welcomes Oceanic New Embraer E2 Operator in 2025

Singapore & Australia – Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) has commenced Embraer E2 pilot training with CAE  (Embaer CAE Training Services – ECTS), marking a key milestone in preparation for the airline’s expanding E190-E2 fleet. Training began in July 2025 at CAE’s state-of-the-art Singapore training centre.

  • VARA pilots are now training on the Embraer E2 full-flight simulator at CAE Singapore, supporting the airline’s transition to its first new regional jet type in Western Australia

  • The collaboration extends the longstanding partnership between VARA and CAE, which has included advanced training in Perth on the Fokker 100 and Airbus A320 platforms.

  • VARA has also adopted CAE Pelesys, providing pilots and crew with access to comprehensive e-learning and training resources, further strengthening training consistency and regulatory compliance.

Source: CAE

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Taiwan’s Eva Airways Signs Strategic Partnership with CAE for B787 and A350 Full Flight Simulators – Delivery in 2026

Taiwan – CAE announced a strategic agreement with EVA Airways for the delivery of two CAE7000XR full-flight simulators (FFS) – a Boeing 787 and an Airbus A350 – to be deployed at EVA Airways’ Taipei training centre.

  • The Boeing 787 simulator is scheduled to be ready for training in Q1 2026, with the A350 simulator to follow shortly thereafter.

  • Once operational, EVA Airways will operate four CAE full-flight simulators, strengthening its in-house training capacity and reducing reliance on external facilities.

  • This agreement builds on more than 20 years of partnership between CAE and EVA Airways, underscoring EVA’s long-term investment in advanced pilot training solutions.

Source: CAE

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Acron Aviation Installs New Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator at London Training Centre, Marking 100th A320 Device Milestone

Crawley, United Kingdom – Acron Aviation is proud to announce the installation of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its London Training Centre (LTC), significantly expanding training capacity and reinforcing its commitment to meeting the growing demand for commercial pilot training in the region.

This milestone device is particularly notable as it represents Acron Aviation’s 100th Airbus A320 FFS, manufactured out of its UK facility, a landmark achievement that underscores the company’s global leadership in aviation training technology and infrastructure.

With the A320neo simulator in place for Q1 2026, Acron Aviation’s LTC will be equipped to deliver greater training capacity and improve access to cutting-edge flight simulation technologies for airline and cadet pilots.

David Coward, SVP & GM Training Services, Acron Aviation said: “This new simulator not only increases our operational capacity in London but also marks an important achievement in our ongoing investment in training excellence.” Coward continued, “reaching 100 A320 devices is a testament to our longstanding partnerships with Airbus, global airlines and our role in shaping the next generation of commercial aviators.”

Acron Aviation provides a full range of pilot training services from its London and Bangkok training centres including: Type Rating for Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, and ATR 72-500/600, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).

Source: Acron Aviation

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Acron Aviation Signs Multi-year Pilot Training Agreement with Centrum Air and My Freighter

Uzbekistan & Thailand – global pilot training group Acron Aviation announced the signing of a multi-year pilot training agreement with carrier My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operate charter flights and passenger services as Centrum Air.

The contract will run until the end of May 2027 and will see My Freighter take advantage of Acron Aviation’s Level D Full Flight Simulator devices for its advanced pilot training.

Under the agreement, training will be delivered primarily at Acron Aviation’s state-of-the-art Bangkok Training Center, with an option for additional capacity to be provided at the company’s London Training Center. The comprehensive program will ensure that My Freighter, and Centrum Air, pilots receive world-class training aligned with international safety and operational standards.

Statements:

  • David Coward, SVP & GM Training Services, Acron Aviation said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to building long-term partnerships that strengthen pilot training capabilities in Central Asia.” Coward continued, “by working closely with My Freighter, we are proud to support the continued growth of not just the airline, but Uzbekistan’s aviation industry and the emerging ‘Air Freight Silk Road’.”
  • Eldar Khamdeev, Deputy General Director for Flight Operations at My Freighter and Centrum Air, said: “For us, this agreement is not just about access to world-class simulators, it is an investment in the professional growth of our pilots and the long-term safety of our operations. By partnering with Acron Aviation, we ensure that our crews are trained to the highest international standards, which will directly support the expansion of both My Freighter and Centrum Air across new markets and routes.”

Source: Acron Aviation

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Global Operator of Pilot Training Centres Ansett Aviation Training Strengthens Pacific Industry Commitment at 2025 Australian Aviation Summit

Australia – headquartered global operator of pilot simulator training centres since the mid 1980s, Ansett Aviation Training (AAT), reinforced its commitment to supporting the aviation sector’s growth and resilience at the 2025 Australian Aviation Summit in Sydney.

The Summit brought together aviation leaders from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to address pressing challenges such as supply chain disruption, workforce shortages, and the adoption of new technologies. AAT was among the leading organisations contributing to discussions on how advanced simulation solutions underpin the development of pilots and aviation professionals.

“At Ansett Aviation Training, we are committed to supporting the industry through world-class aviation training solutions. The Summit reinforced that our collective ability to overcome talent shortages, embrace technological advancements, and maintain the highest safety standards will shape the future of Australian aviation. We are proud to play a leading role in that journey,” stated Ansett Aviation Training Group CEO Mark Delany.

Ansett Aviation Training’s global pilot training center network operators over 30 full flight simulators across 6 different training centres. Its headquarters are located at Tullamarine International Airport in Melbourne, Australia with two additional training centres in Australia and three international ones in Milan, Italy, Taipei, Taiwan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Welcomes 10th Simulator in Paris

Paris, France – Simaero, a global provider of full‑flight simulator pilot training and simulation engineering solutions, has announced the arrival of its tenth full‑flight simulator at its Paris‑CDG Training Center—an Airbus A320 CEO/NEO simulator—further enhancing its training offering for Airbus operators.

  • The new device is Simaero’s first A320neo-capable full-flight simulator at Paris‑CDG, complementing its existing fleet of nine full‑flight simulators.

  • Assembly is being managed in-house by Simaero’s technical and engineering teams, with certification by the French DGAC expected in the coming months.

  • The simulator is anticipated to be operational by Q4 2025 and is already open for early training slot planning.

  • This milestone follows the opening of Simaero’s new training center at Paris CDG in April 2025, where the simulator will be co-located with an A350 full‑flight simulator.

In June 2025, Simaero announced the upcoming arrival of a brand-new A320 CEO/NEO Full-Flight Simulator (FFS), manufactured by China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS).

Source: Simaero

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