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Porter Airlines E195-E2 Pilots Begin Training in Montreal with New Embraer CAE Training Services FFS

Montreal, Canada – Porter and Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) announced the expansion of the airline’s pilot training operations with the deployment of a state-of-the-art Embraer E195-E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at CAE’s Montreal training centre. Training began in May 2025 supported by ECTS, a joint venture between Embraer and CAE. The latest generation 7000XR Series FFS, equipped with the advanced CAE Prodigy visual system, was developed and manufactured by CAE in Montreal. This strategic deployment will enable more Porter pilots to train closer to home, supporting the airline’s rapid growth and contributing to the development of skilled aviation jobs in Canada.

Comprehensive initial and recurrent training for E2 pilots will be delivered in Montreal. The simulator will enhance Porter’s E2 pilot training program by increasing capacity to meet the demand for its expanding fleet – 46 aircraft have already been delivered, with up to 100 expected.

“This partnership with ECTS brings together three leading aviation organizations,” said Kent Woodside, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Porter Airlines. “CAE’s expertise in training and simulation technology ensures our pilots receive the highest quality and safety standards for our pilots operating Embraer’s latest E195-E2 model.”

The new E2 FFS is equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG) which leverages Epic Games’ Unreal Engine for more realistic and effective training. CAE Prodigy elevates sessions in the simulator with advanced technology, providing photorealistic renderings and enhanced moving models that result in a more immersive pilot training environment.

“We are thrilled to welcome Porter, a new airline partner, to CAE’s training centre in Montreal, and we look forward to supporting their training on the E2 aircraft,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation. “Our joint venture with Embraer enables us to elevate aviation safety and training standards by delivering world-class solutions to support the growth of the E195-E2 fleet around the world.”

In addition to the new simulator in Montreal, ECTS operates E2 FFS in Singapore and Madrid, Spain. ECTS also provides training on the Phenom family of business jets using FFS at CAE training centres in Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Burgess Hill, United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Vienna, Austria, where training begins this summer.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: CAE

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Airbus Asia Training Centre Partners with Travel Experience Platform to Launch Simulator Experience in Singapore

Singapore – Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC) has launched a new flight simulator experience initiative through a partnership with Pelago, the travel experiences platform by Singapore Airlines. This programme allows frequent fliers KrisFlyer members to redeem miles for exclusive access to AATC’s state-of-the-art flight training facilities and to experience flying a full flight simulator.

  • AATC and Pelago have introduced two KrisFlyer Experiences available exclusively on Pelago:

    • An exclusive guided tour of AATC’s training facilities, providing insight into how airline pilots are trained.

    • A hands-on session in a full flight simulator, allowing participants to experience piloting an Airbus aircraft in a professional training environment.

  • The programme opens up a typically restricted professional training environment to the public, increasing awareness of pilot training processes and technology.

About Airbus Asia Training Centre
Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), established in 2015 and located in Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park, is a premier aviation training facility within the Airbus Flight Training network. The 9,200-square-meter center features nine Full Flight Simulators (FFS), including models for the A320, A330, A350, A380, and ATR 72-600. AATC is the largest operator of A350 FFS globally and the largest Airbus training facility in the network.

Source: Airbus Asia Training Centre
Photo Credit: Airbus Asia Training Centre

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US FFS Training Center Operator Seeking to Hire Chief Financial Officer in 2025

Miami, USA – Pan Am Flight Academy, a full-flight simulator training center and part of Acorn Growth Companies, is actively seeking to hire a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team in Miami, Florida. Please see an extract of the job post below:

“Position Overview
The CFO will be responsible for all financial aspects of the organization, including strategic financial planning, reporting, risk management, and capital structure. This individual will play a critical role in supporting growth initiatives and providing leadership across financial functions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting expertise and a strong financial leadership background, whether as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior-level Controller., along with a proven track record working with private
equity firms and banks.“

Pan Am is a leading independent provider of flight simulator-based training, and other ancillary services, focused on commercial aircraft platforms with a fleet of 25 owned full flight simulators and flight training devices.

For more information and to apply visit Pan Am Flight Academy’s career page.

Source: Pan Am Flight Academy

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Ansett Aviation Italia Launches New APS MCC Course in 2025

Europe – Ansett Aviation Italia, the Milan based full flight simulator training center and pilot training unit of Ansett Aviation Training, has announced it will be offering a limited time special on its Multi-Crew Cooperation with Airline Pilot Standards (MCC APS) course.

Earlier in the month Ansett Aviation Italia had announced the appointment of Ilaria Carelli as General Manager – Italy, effective 1 July 2025. With over two decades of industry experience, Ilaria steps into the role with a strong foundation including regulatory compliance, safety excellence, customer service, and operational leadership.

“We are very fortunate to have Ilaria now moving up to the GM Italy role. The continued growth of the European business and the Ansett team is in great hands.” shared Mark Delany, Group CEO of Ansett Aviation Training.

Ansett Aviation Italia is a state of the art training center with five full flight simulator bays operating:

  • Airbus A320 FFS
  • Boeing B737NG FFS
  • AVRO RJ-85/100-BAE 146 FFS
  • Viking CL-415 FFS

Ansett Aviation Training operates globally with training centers in Australia, Taipei, Dubai, and Milan.

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