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Simorg Releases the 3rd Edition of its Customer Focus Series – Highlights Partnership with Pegasus Airlines

Turkiye – Management software for full flight simulator training center operations, Simorg, announces the third edition of its Customer Focus Series. This latest edition provides insights from Simorg’s airline customer, Pegasus Airlines and Pegasus Aviation Technologies.

Read the full interview below:

In this edition, we feature Pegasus Airlines and Pegasus Aviation Technologies, highlighting their proactive approach to training and operational readiness. As Pegasus continues to grow its next-generation fleet, their investment in advanced training infrastructure and technology, including Simorg, has helped ensure consistency, safety, and quality across expanding operations.

Led by Tuğrul Ünaydın, the Pegasus Aviation Technologies team brings a unique combination of digital capability and aviation insight—demonstrating how the right tools and leadership can align to meet evolving industry needs.

Founded in 1990, Pegasus Airlines has evolved from a charter airline into one of the most innovative and fastest-growing low-cost carriers in the world. Renowned for its operational efficiency and customer-centric approach, Pegasus connects over 100 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, offering affordable and reliable air travel.

Located in Istanbul, the Pegasus Aviation Technologies is a state-of-the-art facility supporting the airline’s growth and safety focus. It provides training device services and technology development. Designed to meet growing market demand, the center is a cornerstone of Pegasus’s operational excellence.

Introduction to Tuğrul Ünaydın (Accountable Manager)

Tuğrul Ünaydın, a computer engineer with extensive experience in aviation, brings a unique blend of technical expertise and operational knowledge to Pegasus Aviation Technologies. Under his leadership, the center has adapted to the dynamic needs of the aviation industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver practical and efficient training solutions.

Mert: It’s unusual for a low-cost carrier to establish its own flight academy. How did Pegasus’s in-house training operations begin?

Tuğrul:It’s true that it’s not common for an LCC like us to have a flight academy. However, as our fleet has been growing rapidly, we recognized the need for reliable and efficient training to maintain our standards. Initially focused on internal needs, we soon saw an opportunity to contribute to the broader aviation community.

Mert: As a computer engineer, how do you view digital’s role in aviation training?

Tuğrul:The future of aviation training lies in integrating advanced technologies like real-time data analytics and predictive systems. These tools enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Platforms like Simorg redefine the synergy between technology and aviation training, making processes more dynamic and adaptable. For the future perspective, especially in a rapidly evolving environment, companies which catch the benefits of Artificial Intelligence will be more likely to lead in their sectors.

Mert:Why did Pegasus choose Simorg instead of developing in-house software?

Tuğrul:Sometimes, the right decision is not to build but to buy. Choosing Simorg allowed us to access innovation faster and with less risk, complementing our existing systems effectively.

Mert: How does Simorg align with Pegasus’s commitment to cutting-edge technology?

Tuğrul: Training continuity is critical to our operations. Simorg has turned a complex and essential process into a structured, scalable reality, ensuring seamless operations and preventing delays or cancellations.

Mert: How has Simorg enhanced Pegasus Aviation Technologies operations?

Tuğrul: Simorg’s integration with our crew planning system automates slot creation and reflects it back in the kiosks, simplifying training logs for both crew and instructors. Its compliance reports save significant time while ensuring accuracy. Additionally, Simorg supports inventory management, maintenance scheduling, audit planning, and risk assessments, consolidating all our operational needs into one platform.

Mert:  What is Pegasus’s vision for training as the fleet continues to grow?

Tuğrul: Our vision is to stay ahead by building a scalable and efficient FSTD operation. We aim to ensure every crew member receives top-quality training that aligns with the demands of our expanding operations.

Results and Benefits

  • Scalability: Seamlessly supports Pegasus’s expanding fleet and training needs.
  • Operational Efficiency: Automatic slot creation, compliance reporting, and streamlined processes.
  • Comprehensive Management: Consolidates sim planning, inventory management, and risk assessments into one platform.
  • Innovation Alignment: Strengthens Pegasus’s reputation as a leader in adopting cutting-edge technology.”

Source: Simorg
Photo Credit: Simorg

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UAE-based Pilot Training Organization Pier Seven Aviation is Seeking A320 SFI/SFE Instructors

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation and a GCAA and EASA-approved training provider is seeking candidates for freelancer and permanent A320 Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI) and Synthetic Flight Examiners (SFE) positions as it hints of expansion “Our global footprint shall soon spread to the Asia Pacific region“.

For the SFI / SFE position the following candidate criteria needs to be matched:

Candidate Profile

  • Must hold a valid GCAA (UAE) license

  • Possess a current SFI/SFE rating with relevant A320 training experience in the last 2 years

  • Minimum 1,500 PIC hours on the A320 and 3,000 total flying hours

  • ICAO English Level 5 proficiency

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Proven ability to adapt teaching methods to a diverse, global client base

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre/post flight simulator briefings in line with GCAA standards

  • Deliver simulator sessions using the relevant SOPs (Aircraft Manufacturer, ATO, or client)

  • Provide aircraft systems instruction in classroom settings

  • Instruct simulator flight sessions for licenses, type ratings, and certifications

  • Assist with courseware development to ensure up-to-date and client-relevant content

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive client training records

  • Support the Training Manager with assigned duties

Pier Seven Aviation operates a fleet of six dynamic simulators, including the A320 NEO, A320 CEO, B737 CL, B737 NG, and B747.

For more information contact Pier Seven Aviation directly.

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
Photo Credit: Pier Seven Aviation

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Simulator Manufacturer FTD.aero Completes Factory Acceptance Test with Korea’s T’way Air

South Korea – FTD.aero proudly announces the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of our B738 Fixed-Base Flight Training Device for T’way Air, a leading low-cost airline based in Seoul, South Korea.

The FAT took place at FTD.aero’s plant in Poland, where the training device underwent thorough technical validation by T’way Air’s test pilots. Featuring a fully replicated flight deck and high-fidelity simulation environment, the device is tailored to match T’way Air’s fleet and training standards and is built to meet the qualification requirements of the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT).

The B738 FTD will be installed at T’way Air’s training center in Seoul in June, playing a pivotal role in T’Way Air’s training programs, enhancing the airline’s in-house pilot training capacity.

This project reflects FTD.aero’s continuous dedication to providing cost-effective, high-quality training solutions that help airlines improve pilot proficiency, and maintain operational excellence and safety. It is also an important milestone in the company’s development, becoming the first device in Korea to be approved for flight training by the competent civil aviation authorities.

FTD.aero’s growing portfolio includes nearly 30 full-scale simulators modelled after the most popular commercial jet airliners (B738, B73M, A32N), and a wide range of other training devices customized for airlines, training centers, and aviation universities globally.

Click here to learn more about FTD.aero

Source: FTD.aero
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Romanian Aviation Academy Awards Contract for A320 AIRFOX FFS to AMST

Romania – AMST will deliver an A320 CEO/NEO Std 2.1 Full Flight Simulator to Romanian Aviation Academy (Scola Superioară de Aviaţie Civil, RAA) in Bucharest.

“We are honored to have been selected by Romanian Aviation Academy to provide our state-of-the-art AIRFOX A320 Full Flight Simulator,” said Rainer Schlüsselberger, Managing Director of AMST. “Our commitment to excellence in flight simulation and customer service ensures that pilots receive the highest level of training, and we look forward to a successful partnership.”

“Through this strategic investment, we consolidate our position as a leader in professional training in the field of civil aviation and reaffirm our commitment to excellence in education. The simulator will become a central element in the training programs offered by Romanian Aviation Academy, allowing the development of advanced skills for future commercial aviation pilots, as well as for those already active, through their recurrent training. It will also support the institution’s capacity to train pilots to European and international standards” said Stefan Marinescu, General Manager of RAA.

RAA chose AMST through a competitive tender process, recognizing the superior quality and reliability of AMST’s simulation solutions. This new simulator will play a critical role in enhancing the academy’s training programs, providing pilots with a realistic and immersive experience.

About AMST
For more than four decades, AMST has been offering its customers outstanding solutions in the fields of simulation and aerospace medicine. It is a technological leader in relevant key areas. The product portfolio ranges from human centrifuges, pressure chambers and spatial disorientation trainers to highly immersive full flight simulators with a best-in-class image generator as well as complex training environments for realistic night vision and search and rescue training. Many of the solutions developed by AMST are unique. All products come with a comprehensive service package. In addition to reliable technical support over the entire product lifecycle, this also includes services such as the design of and construction support for turnkey training centers.

Source: AMST

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Italian Flight School’s Cadets Attend Exclusive Open Day at Airline Flight Academy for APS MCC Pathway Offering

Dublin, Ireland – Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air’s selected cadets visited Ireland’s Airline Flight Academy (AFA) for a private and in-depth Open Day on May 23, 2025. The event provided cadets with firsthand insight into AFA’s APS MCC offerings, an essential milestone in the transition from ab initio training to airline-readiness.

  • Cantor Air cadets explored two APS MCC options:

    • AFA Ryanair APS MCC, for those pursuing direct entry into the Ryanair pathway

    • Whitetail APS MCC, for candidates seeking broader career flexibility

  • AFA is an official Ryanair-approved training and recruitment partner, delivering high-standard, airline-specific MCC training

  • The collaboration reinforces Cantor Air’s commitment to supporting professional pilot placement and airline integration

Source: Cantor Air
Photo Credit: Cantor Air

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