Oman Air Flight Training Centre (OAFTC) has appointed Captain Khalid Alhashmi (FRAeS) as its new Head of Training -ATO. To know more about OAFTC or Mr. Alhashmi, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.
Source: Captain Khalid Alhashmi
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London, United Kingdom – CAE London Gatwick is expanding its team in response to a significant increase in Airbus training programs scheduled over the next 12 months. The center is seeking experienced Airbus instructors for the following contractor and permanent positions:
CAE’s state-of-the-art Gatwick training facility is approximately three miles from Gatwick airport and is located on Manor Royal Business District. The training centre houses 18 full-flight simulator bays as well Computer Based Training facilities, Airbus and Embraer FTD’s and fully equipped classrooms for advanced pilot and cabin crew training. The CAE London Gatwick training center also has dedicated training facilities for easyJet.
Source: Matt Lee (CAE London Gatwick)
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Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based aviation training group and full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation is thrilled to announce that their B737NG simulator has recently received approval from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
“This significant milestone marks a major step forward in our mission to provide exceptional pilot training across India. With this new approval, we are now better equipped than ever to support the growth and development of aviation professionals in the region,” said Pier Seven Aviation.
With the addition of the DGCA-approved B737NG simulator, Pier Seven Aviation now boasts a fleet of six dynamic simulators, including the A320 NEO, A320 CEO, B737 CL, B737 NG, and B747. All their simulators are fully certified and equipped to provide top-notch training, preparing you for a successful aviation career.
Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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Just a few months after commencing operations in Changsha, the Capital city of the Hunan Province in China, global full flight simulator center operator Simaero is proud to announce that its first A320 ceo/neo full-flight simulator at the Changsha Training Center has been certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This certification, achieved through the strong collaboration between Simaero and China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS), the simulator manufacturer, marks a significant milestone for local aviation training. It is the first device produced by a Chinese training device manufacturer to receive the EASA certification. This accomplishment underscores Simaero’s commitment to working closely with local aviation partners to advance pilot training in the country and establish the Changsha training center as a premier destination for local and international pilot training.
The First CSS Full-flight Simulator Certified by the EASA
After successfully obtaining certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in January 2024, Simaero’s Airbus A320 ceo/neo full-flight simulator is now certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This simulator, housed in Simaero’s brand new training center in Changsha, is the first in the Hunan Province to receive both CAAC and EASA certifications. This dual certification places the simulator among a select group of devices in China that meet the rigorous standards of these two authorities.
Additionally, this achievement marks the first time a training device manufactured by a Chinese manufacturer, China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS), part of the Juneayo Group, has been certified by the EASA. Focused on technological innovation and led by internationally experienced engineers, CSS manufactures full-flight simulators with integrated world-class technological solutions such as the MOOG motion system and Rockwell Collins or RSI visuals.
Simaero successfully brought its organizational system and 22 years of experience in simulator operations and maintenance to the Changsha training center and closely collaborated with CSS for several months to ensure that the simulator’s features and documentation met the demanding standards set by the EASA.
“This certification reflects our team’s remarkable ability to meet ambitious goals and lead the way in pilot training excellence through effective collaboration with both the manufacturer and authorities,” said Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero. “It exemplifies the great synergy between our European and Chinese teams, enabling us to achieve unique results.”
The newly EASA Level D certified Airbus A320 ceo/neo full-flight simulator is equipped with the latest technology and additional capabilities, providing a pilot training experience that meets the highest industry standards. Simaero aims to maintain a reliability ratio of at least 99% for the simulator, ensuring a seamless experience.
With EASA certification now in place and plans to integrate the simulator into its EASA ATO certificate, Simaero will be able to offer a conveniently located and comprehensive range of training solutions to carriers from Southeast Asia and beyond, strengthening the Changsha training center’s status as a premier destination for pilot training.
A promising milestone in Simaero’s collaboration with HNCA to expand the full-flight simulator fleet
This Airbus A320 ceo/neo full-flight simulator is the first training device of Changsha’s six-bay training center and the first device financed through the latest asset leasing joint venture between Simaero and its longstanding Chinese partner, HNCA. The successful installation, certification, and commencement of operations are good omens for the simulator leases that are already planned for China and other Simaero training centers worldwide.
About SIMAERO
Simaero is a world-leading provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators and simulation engineering solutions. In global aviation, change is a constant. We promise to be a straightforward and continual presence in the complex training requirements of international airlines and pilots. With five training centers strategically located in France (headquarters), South Africa, China and India, Simaero trains over 5,000 pilots every year from 250+ civil and military carriers and 80+ countries. Our simulator fleet and training solutions cover the main commercial aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Embraer.
Source: SIMAERO
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FlightPath Aviation Training, a newly established aviation training center in Bucharest, Romanian has acquired Romania’s first A320-based type-representative FNPT II MCC simulator from Simnest Aviation. The device has already been installed at the FlightPath training base located in the immediate vicinity of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport.
FlightPath Aviation Training was established to fill a long-standing gap in pilot training in Romania by being the first in the country to offer the APS MCC training, the most preferred training for airlines. To launch this niche training, they needed a type-representative simulator of uncompromising quality, reliability and durability.
After a thorough market survey, during this spring FlightPath Aviation Training chose Simnest Aviation’s renowned flagship product, the Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC. The fully enclosed simulator with high-definition laser projectors, OEM sidesticks and seats, and a seat shaking system was installed by Simnest Aviation at the FlightPath training base next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport.
“During my MCC training, I would have loved to have had the opportunity to choose APS, but unfortunately it was not an option back then. Finishing pilot training and starting my first jet flights I have noticed myself the gap in training and the lack of operational knowledge required to ease this transition. At FlightPath Aviation Training, our aim is to ensure that other students in Romania can overcome this shortcoming. That’s why from the very first moment, with experienced line instructors, TRIs, and the best simulators on the market, we provide the best possible training for future pilots.” – commented Cosmin GHERMAN, Head of Training and Airbus A320 TRI on the purchase of the simulator.
The high-fidelity Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator, which can be operated without technical staff thanks to Simnest’s proprietary software, will soon be qualified by the Romanian CAA. This will enable FlightPath Aviation Training to soon launch the first APS MCC trainings in Romania.
Source: Simnest
Photo Credit: Simnest
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