Virtual reality flight training application VRpilot’s VRflow, a cutting-edge interactive cockpit procedure trainer, has just expanded its offering to include the widely-used Cessna C152 aircraft. The solution is available on iPad, iPhone or Meta Quest.
Interested flight schools can get in touch with VRpilot to learn more about its offering.
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Australia based flight simulator manufacturer Ryan Aerospace has achieved a milestone, shipping its 500th flight simulator. From humble beginnings, Ryan Aerospace started producing rotary wing simulators in 2005 and later ventured into the fixed-wing flight training market. Whilst traditional, certified simulators are part of Ryan’s product offering, virtual and mixed reality technologies have taken the company to the next level, making Ryan a global leader in its field.
The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Army are the top customers of Ryan Aerospace, installing hundreds of devices around the U.S. in support of pilot training transformation (PTT) / undergraduate pilot training (UPT2.5), aviator training next (ATN) and fighter bomber fundamentals to name just a few.
Significant sales have also occurred in Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Other key customers and users include prime contractors such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, BAE Systems, CAE, Airbus Helicopters, EDMS as well as regulatory authorities such as the FAA.
Managing Director Chris Ryan said he was thrilled to reach this milestone and very proud of his small but growing team operating out of its Gold Coast Facility in Australia.
“In the meantime, we’re straight back at it with another seventy or so simulators to go out the door in the next two months”, he added.
“We look forward to continuing the work we are doing with Prime working with Vertex Solutions (USA) and Precision Flight Controls (USA) who have been instrumental partners in many of these projects.”
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Spain headquartered Ordovas and Partners which supports flight schools with their growth through outsourced business development services has grown its team through the addition of Victor Bouchart who has joined as Pilot Mentor for the French and Francophone markets and will be connecting aspiring pilots with Switzerland based AELO Swiss Academy.
Back in February 2024 Aero Locarno, a leading flight training group headquartered in Switzerland, has rebranded itself as AELO Swiss Academy, a global brand that offers world-class aviation training.
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Flight simulator solution provider and manufacturer HAVELSAN is taking steps to ramp up activities to support airlines and training center operators with their pilot training requirements this includes the ability to manufacturer up to 8 full flight simulators (FFS) and 4 flight training devices (FTD) per year as well as support airlines and simulator training centers with their expansion plans through flexible solutions.
HAVELSAN’s orderbook includes device contract awards from a number of airlines including Turkish Airlines which placed an order for a total of eleven (11) full flight simulators and FTDs as well as full flight simulator operators.
Over the last few months, HAVELSAN delivered a number of Boeing B737MAX and Airbus A320 full flight simulators and achieved subsequent EASA certification of devices. It also collaborated with airline partners such as Turkish Airlines to support its airline customers with flexible solutions such as setting up a Turkish Airlines training center location in Ankara, Türkiye. HAVELSAN is especially putting focus on providing industry leading after sales support and discussing with customers long-term cooperation projects.
Taking its stance in the simulation industry for 40 years, HAVELSAN is dedicated to meet the needs of Flight Simulator Training Devices both domestically and internationally, and continues to provide advanced solutions to its customers. HAVELSAN is currently actively seeking additional airline or training center operators to share information about its products and the unique offering that it can provide.
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In 2023, Airbus Helicopters logged 410 gross orders (net: 393), highlighting a steady market recovery with a strong performance this year for the light twin and medium twin helicopters. Orders came from 179 customers in 47 countries. The Company delivered 346 helicopters in 2023, resulting in a preliminary 54% share of the civil and parapublic market.
“Airbus Helicopters’ order intake in 2023, with an increase bordering 10 percent in units in comparison to 2022, highlights its stable growth despite the ongoing global context of inflation and geopolitical instability,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. “It’s also a testament to the versatility of our products on both the civil and military market and I’d like to thank our customers for continuing to entrust their critical missions to Airbus Helicopters,” he added.
2023 was a year of many firsts, with the first flight of the DisruptiveLab demonstrator featuring a new aerodynamic architecture aimed at reducing fuel consumption and the first flight of the NH90 Sea Tiger, the state-of-the-art anti-submarine warfare helicopter for the German Navy. The Company also welcomed a new member to the Airbus family when the Spanish Navy took delivery of their first H135 helicopters.
“Defence and security is one of Airbus Helicopters’ strategic priorities and we continue to innovate and develop to increase mission capabilities for our customers. The German armed forces signing the largest H145M contract with up to 82 light attack helicopters at the end of 2023 is testimony to that. On the development side, the H175M successfully performed flight demonstrations in the extremely hot and high conditions of the desert in Saudi Arabia while the VSR700 demonstrated its performance during sea trials from a French Navy multi-mission frigate. We also continue to expand our UAS portfolio with the acquisition of Aerovel which will allow us to offer our customers additional mission capabilities with manned-unmanned teaming,” continued Even.
Global support contracts and the HCare offering continued to prove popular in 2023 both with civil and military customers. 140 new helicopters were covered by “by-the-hour” contracts bringing the total to 2760 helicopters.
Innovation and sustainability remained a strong focus for the Company as it continued to invest in demonstrators aimed at advancing its decarbonisation roadmap and enhancing aviation safety. Airbus Helicopters’ FlightLab successfully tested an electric flight control system that allowed for a single pilot stick to replace all three conventional pilot controls, a first in the helicopter industry. Following these successful FBW flight trials, Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with Airbus UpNext, was able to test advanced autonomous features in order to simplify mission preparation and management, reduce helicopter pilot workload, and further increase safety.
“In the same way as the DisruptiveLab will be used to test hybridisation for single-engine helicopters, we unveiled the PioneerLab with the aim of testing hybridisation for twin-engine aircraft as well as introducing bio-based materials. We also started assembling CityAirbus NextGen in Donauwörth and wrapped up the year by performing the power-on. We also ramped up the use of SAF for our own development test flights, training, deliveries and ferry flights in Marignane and Donauwörth to 10% and we will continue to roll this out to our other sites in 2024,” continued Even.
Airbus’ 2023 full year financial results will be disclosed on 15 February 2024.
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Heading365, a specialist in custom Flight Management System (FMS) training solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with TrainingAir, a renowned EASA ATO providing training solutions spanning across Europe and Asia.
“TrainingAir has chosen our customised FMS training software for their Airbus type rating curriculum, which demonstrates their confidence in our ability to deliver exceptional quality and efficiency. This partnership is evidence of our mutual dedication to advancing aviation training, where TrainingAir’s commitment as a customer and partner plays a vital role in shaping the future of pilot education.
Our collaboration with TrainingAir reflects our shared commitment to excellence in training. By working together, we aim to equip pilots with the necessary tools to meet the requirements of an MCC or typerating course, ensuring a focus on quality, relevance, and efficiency in training.” shared Heading365.
About TrainingAir
TrainingAir is an EASA Approved Training Organisation, run by pilots for pilots. It specialises in Type Ratings, Licence Renewal & Revalidation and Instructor courses for the Airbus A320, A330, A340 and Boeing 737 NG.
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Manoj Pandey, CEO of full flight simulator manufacturer and operator Avion Full Flight Simulators and Indian full flight simulator training center Gen24 Flybiz held discussions with Bart De Jong, Consul General of the Netherlands in Mumbai, India. This meeting marks a pivotal moment as Gen24flyBiz, a prominent flight training company, sealed an agreement with Avion to provide eight Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators in India.
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