Brazil’s EPA Training Center Reaffirms Commitment to Quality with ISO 9001 Recertification in 2025

Curitiba, Brazil – EPA Training Center, a leading regional 2,700 square meter full flight simulator training center in LATAM, has successfully completed the NBR ISO 9001:2015 recertification audit, conducted by Bureau Veritas Group, a globally recognized certification body with over 150 years of experience. This recertification reaffirms EPA’s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of its training and services.

  • The ISO 9001:2015 certification ensures that EPA’s processes meet strict international quality standards.
  • Recertification covers EPA’s core activities:
    • Training services using Full Flight Simulators.
    • Ground school and specialized training courses.
    • Administration of English proficiency tests for pilots, such as the Santos Dumont English Assessment.
  • EPA has held the ISO 9001 certification since 2012, demonstrating a long-standing dedication to quality in aviation training and operations.

About EPA Training Center
Headquartered in Curitiba, Brazil, EPA Training Center is the largest provider of regional aircraft training in Latin America, with Full Flight Simulators of the ATR 42/72, ERJ-145/Legacy 600, EMB-120 – Brasilia and EMB-110 – Bandeirante, serving executive operators, airlines and armed forces from over 30 countries.

Source: EPA Training Center
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UAE-based Pilot Training Organization, Pier Seven Aviation, Secures GCAA Approval for A320 and B737NG-800 Simulators

Sharjah, UAE – Pilot training organisation and full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation has announced a significant milestone for 2025 with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval of its A320 (CEO & NEO) and B737NG-800 simulators. This approval complements Pier Seven’s existing status as a GCAA-approved Approved Training Organization (ATO).

Training Programs Offered:

  • Initial Type Rating
  • Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) courses

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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Global Operator of FFS Training Centers Promotes New 2025 Manager of Simulator Maintenance

USA – Avenger Flight Group, a global operator of full flight simulator training centers, has promoted Michael Hamoy as the company as Manager of Simulator Maintenance for its Dallas Training Center as of January 2025.

The Dallas 2 training center operates 13 full flight simulators and 3 FTD/IPT simulators (from TDM’s CAE, SIM International and TRU).

Source: Michael Hamoy (Avenger Flight Group)
Photo Credit: Avenger Flight Group (shown as meta image)

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Turkey’s HAVELSAN to Host 11th National FSTD Workshop in Ankara in February 2025

Turkey – The “11th National FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Devices) Workshop” will take place on February 4-5, 2025, at Havelsan headquarters in Ankara. This workshop will bring together key stakeholders from Turkey’s flight simulation and civil aviation sectors.

  • The event will gather representatives from the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority, airlines. full flight simulator training centers, flight training organizations, manufacturers and industry suppliers.
  • Discussions will focus on the latest developments in flight simulation technology and its application in pilot training.
  • The workshop aims to strengthen collaboration among Turkish aviation stakeholders and advance the use of FSTD in training programs.

Source: Ulusal FSTD Çalışma Grubu
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CAE Highlights APS MCC Training Offer for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 at London-Gatwick Training Center in 2025

London, United Kingdom – Global pilot training solution provider CAE has highlighted its offering for Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) courses for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 at its state-of-the-art training center in London-Gatwick.

Course overview – 8 days ground school training, including:

  • Computer-based training (CBT)
  • Classroom tuition includes SOP, airline-oriented training and CRM and SOP test
  • 9 flight training device (FTD) or (FFS) sessions
  • 1 flight training device (FTD) or (FFS) session for assessment

Each FTD or FFS session is 4 hours, plus briefing and debriefing.

Airbus A320 APS MCC will be available from February 2025.

Source: CAE
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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training CEO Visit France FFS Training Center – Planning to Train 5,000 Flight Crew Annually

Paris, France – BAA Training France, the newest training center under global pilot training group BAA Training – which operates full flight simulator training center’s and flight schools, welcomed BAA Training’s CEO Marijus Ravoitis.

Statements:

“Our newest training center is running at full capacity to train 5,000 flight crew annually and making a real difference in the region,” said Marijus Ravoitis, CEO at BAA Training. “Plans to support even more aviation professionals on their journeys are underway.”

The full flight simulator training center BAA Training France is located near Paris Orly Airport, and equipped with the following full flight simulators:

  • 2x Boeing 737 NG
  • 2x A320neo
  • 1x Boeing 747-400

Source: Marijus Ravoitis (BAA Training)
Photo Credit: Marijus Ravoitis (BAA Training)

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