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Online Pilot Training Solutions Provider Highlights Collaboration with Middle East Pilot Simulator Training Center Pier Seven Aviation

V-Prep Visual Training has highlighted its collaboration with Pier Seven Aviation, a Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based aviation training group and full flight simulator training center. Pier Seven Aviation is renowned for offering EASA-certified training courses for airline pilots and airlines.

V-Prep offers A320 and B737NG pilots to train with an extensive video training package.

“V-Prep is a unique online training system for pilots wanting to develop their knowledge and skills on the A320 and B737-NG aircraft. Skilfully presented using a combination of 2D/3D animations, cockpit video footage and clear narrations it covers more than 180 different procedures for the A320 and B737NG. Videos include normal/abnormal and emergency procedures, aircraft systems (A320), flight control laws and protection. The videos show you what you should be doing, why and when.

Procedures practised only once every few years in a simulator can now be viewed as many times as desired, improving your performance during simulator training and examining.” shared V-Prep on its website.

Source: V-Prep Visual Training
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Global Leading Manufacturer for FTDs, MPS, Completes Installation of 2 New A320 Simulators for Frontier Airlines

Groenekan, The Netherlands – MPS has successfully completed the installation of two A320 FAA level 5 Flight Training Devices for Frontier Airlines. The simulators are located at the Airbus training facility in Aurora, Colorado, where Frontier conducts its pilot training. These MPS simulators are some of the first colored cabins to roll off the production line and prominently feature Frontier’s signature green. A purchase option for three additional devices remains in place.

The handover of the two simulators took place last week. MPS Chief Executive Officer Philip Adrian said, “It’s always exciting to watch the cooperation and coordination between teams to complete and celebrate installation of our simulators. This is the start of a fantastic training partnership and MPS looks forward to supporting the Frontier Airlines team for years to come.”

Frontier Airlines is a growing ultra-low cost carrier that operates an all-Airbus fleet. The company is based in Denver, Colorado, and serves approximately 100 destinations, primarily in the U.S., as well as the Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. The rapidly growing carrier has nearly 200 additional aircraft on order. These new MPS devices, which feature the latest technology and integration of current regulatory requirements, will help support Frontier’s present and future training needs.

“Frontier strives to provide our pilots with the highest quality training aids and opportunities to practice the skills required to maintain our high safety standards,” said Jake O’Connell, Director of Flight Operations Training for Frontier Airlines. “The installation of these new MPS simulators will play a significant role in helping us fulfill that mission.”

For more information about MPS, visit www.mps.aero or follow MPS on LinkedIn.

About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ULCC), is committed to “Low Fares Done Right.” Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the Company operates 148 A320 family aircraft and has the largest A320neo family fleet in the U.S. The use of these aircraft, along with Frontier’s high-density seating configuration and weight-saving initiatives, have contributed to Frontier’s continued ability to be the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. With nearly 200 new Airbus planes on order, Frontier will continue to grow to deliver on the mission of providing affordable travel across America and beyond.

About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA. For further information on MPS see https://www.mps.aero or contact us on +31 34 621 2777 or info@mps.aero.

Source: Frontier Airlines
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Airbus Releases 2024-2043 Global Services Forecast – Including Pilot Demand Forecast

Global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, released the latest edition of its Global Services Forecast (GMF) for the 2024-2043 period. The forecasts highlights that the services market is set to almost double in size over the next 20 years to USD 290bn. Driven by: 42,430 new aircraft deliveries.

Key relevant highlights for the pilot training ecosystem:

  • 42,430 new aircraft deliveries; 18,460 to replace and 23,970 to grow the current fleet
  • 620,000 new pilots required
    • 124,000 in North America
    • 124,000 in China
    • 119,000 in Europe and CIS
    • 90,000 in Asia Pacific
    • 59,000 in the Middle East
    • 54,000 in South Asia
    • 36,000 in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • 14,000 in Africa
  • 8.3 million hours of training required in simulators

Source: Airbus

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Airbus to Build New 12 FFS Bay Training Center in France – Targeting 2026 Opening

The demand for an additional 2.3 million trained workers in the airline services sector is forecasted over the next 20 years, according to the latest Airbus Global Services Forecast, and in response Airbus is creating additional training capacity with the construction of a new campus. The training centre will contribute to maintaining quality and occupational safety standards within aviation, as well as supporting airlines’ crew training needs for the introduction of new Airbus aircraft into their fleets and their future growth.

This aviation Training and Flight Operations Campus in Toulouse-Blagnac will welcome its first trainee pilots, mechanics and structure specialists during 2026. In an architecturally innovative building, the campus can enrol around 10,000 trainees every year and will offer more space for up to 12 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and 12 Airbus Procedure Trainers. Structure labs and numerous training rooms, also for Virtual Reality (VR) and computer-based training, will complete the centre’s facilities. In addition, new office space will be created for around 600 Airbus employees.

The new facility will be the largest of 15 Airbus pilot training centres globally and the only one of its kind in Europe. Airbus operates 43 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) worldwide. Currently, six FFS of all Airbus Family aircraft are available to customers for training in Toulouse. An existing A330 FFS will be replaced by a new A330neo FFS, while one additional A350 FFS will be added when the new facility opens, increasing the number of FFS then to seven.

The brand new Training and Flight Operations Campus will co-locate all the Airbus Training Services activities in France into one facility, together with the teams from Flight Operations and NAVBLUE, Airbus’ flight operations solutions and services subsidiary. Customers and employees will benefit from combined expert synergies, enriching exchanges at the centre which will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“Integrated in our worldwide Airbus Training Services offering at 22 sites on five continents, this setup will allow us to embed our attractive aviation personnel training offer into a state-of-the-art facility, creating for our customers in Europe an unforgettable journey through a modern, unique and immersive learning experience“, highlights Maia Kuilenberg, Head of Airbus Training Services.

Airbus has commissioned the architectural firms Kardham and Rodrigo Ferrer and the French construction firm GIE-Burothèque with the design and construction of the new campus. During the construction phase, which will begin in October 2024, airline customers will be able to continue their training at the current training centre.

Source: Airbus

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Avion Appointed as Exclusive Sales & Service Partner for Simnest Aviation in the APAC Region

Two well-known European players in the flight simulation training device market, Hungarian fixed-base simulator manufacturer Simnest Aviation and Dutch Full Flight Simulator manufacturer and flight training centre operator Avion, entered into an agreement at APATS 2024 in Singapore last week. Under this agreement, Avion – Gen24 will be the exclusive sales and service partner for Simnest Aviation in the APAC region.

Following twenty successfully installed and certified type-representative simulators in Europe, Simnest Aviation decided in 2023 to expand to APAC countries, which it formalized with its presence as an exhibitor at last year’s APATS in Singapore. At this year’s event, Simnest Aviation took another significant step towards achieving its Asian goals. The Hungarian simulator manufacturer has appointed Avion, which will soon open its new training center in Mumbai, as its exclusive sales and service partner for the Asia Pacific region, further strengthening its presence there.

“We have a long-standing business and friendly relationship with Avion. Their leaders and staff are renowned professionals and excellent people we have known over the years. Although we produce simulators at different levels, our mindset perfectly matches in terms of FSTDs. We all believe in training the pilots of the future on simulators of the highest possible capability and quality, far beyond the official standards. This extraordinary business relationship has called us to place our trust in Avion and to entrust them with our representation in APAC countries with a calm heart and high hopes.” – expressed his sentiments Balázs Herendi, CEO of Simnest Aviation.

The collaboration does not end with sales representation. After completing the necessary training, Avion’s staff will install Simnest’s simulators and provide support for simulators installed in the region. Additionally, Avion has also ordered a Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator for its new flight training center in Mumbai. This marks another milestone for Simnest Aviation in the Asian market, as this will be their first simulator in the APAC region. Avion’s new high-fidelity fixed-base FSTD will be used both as a demonstration device to support sales activities and to conduct training courses that don’t need the highest qualified Level D Avion Full Flight Simulators.

Manoj Pandey, Group CEO of Avion and Gen24, sees a lot of potential for Simnest in the Asia Pacific region: “Partnering with Simnest aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality training solutions across the Asia Pacific region. By combining Simnest’s innovative fixed-base simulators with Avion’s Full Flight Simulators, we can deliver a versatile and complete package that caters to the diverse needs of airlines and training organizations. We are excited about the opportunities this collaboration presents and look forward to strengthening our presence in this booming market.”

The two sides announced their cooperation with a formal celebration at Simnest’s booth at the 20th Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium in Singapore. The Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator will be delivered and installed by Simnest at the Avion Flight Training Center in Mumbai in February 2025.

Source: Avion
Photo Credit: Avion

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