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Aircraft Manufacturer, Embraer, Announces Services & Support Leadership Transition

Embraer announced that Johann Bordais will transition from President and CEO of Embraer Services & Support to assume the role as CEO of Eve Air Mobility, effective on September 1, 2023. The new Services & Support leadership will be announced in the coming weeks.

“I am very grateful for Johann and his exceptional leadership, relentless focus on the customer experience and excellent results achieved in his 23 years dedicated to the Services & Support area,” said Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer. “I am sure he will add significant value to Eve’s team during this new phase of the company and will consolidate Eve as a leading player in the new UAM industry.”

Having been with Embraer since 2000, Johann Bordais has played a key role in transforming the services area into a global, fast-growing, and profitable business. During his tenure, Services & Support became Embraer’s fast-growing and most profitable business of the company, with reported revenues of US$1.27 billion in 2022, accounting for 28% of Embraer’s total revenue.

Since the creation of the Services & Support unit in 2016, Bordais has been responsible for integrating various service activities, structuring a global support network and providing a broad portfolio of solutions for Commercial Aviation, Executive Aviation and Defense customers, with more than 2,300 people dedicated to serving our customers and their more than 5,700 aircraft worldwide.

“It has been a privilege to lead the Services & Support area since its foundation, and I’m so proud of what all of us at Embraer have accomplished over the years,” said Johann Bordais. “This is an exciting time to be part of Eve, and I’m thrilled to join this very skilled team focused on delivering an effective and sustainable new mode of transportation.”

About Embraer

A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales.

Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.

Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.

Source: Embraer Press Release
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Cabin Simulator Manufacturer, SkyArt, Announces New Product, Real Fire Fighting Trainer, and Orders

Turkey based manufacturer of cabin crew training simulators SkyArt Cabin Simulators & Aviation Furniture is proud to announce the first launch product of real fire fighting trainer (RFFT) in the cabin crew training market. Real Fire and Smoke is the mandatory requirement for cabin crew practical drills and Skyart is now offering full turnkey products including the CEET’s, Door Trainers, CST’s and RFFT’s for Airlines and ATO’s. First RFFT simulators are already purchased by VivaAerobus and Azerbaijan Airlines and will be delivered by the end of this year.

Source: SkyArt
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Simulator Manufacturer, Simnest Aviation, Debuts to the Asian Market at APATS

After eight years of outstanding success in Europe, Simnest Aviation is expanding its operations to the Asia Pacific region. The first stop will be the APATS, the largest aviation training event in the region, being held in August in Singapore.

After shifting the focus of the successful company, which fostered and supported independent R&D projects, solely to FSTD development and manufacturing in 2015, with FNPT II APS MCC simulators, based on the Airbus A320 aircraft, Simnest Aviation has quickly become a well-known player in the European pilot training market.

“Thanks to the excellent value for money of our tools, their simple, technician-free operation and, last but not least, its realistic A320 environment and behavior, we have since installed a total of sixteen certified simulators in six countries across Europe,” said Simnest. Our products are now renowned not only in Europe, but also on other continents of the world, with the result that we are receiving more and more enquiries from the Asia Pacific region.

In response to market needs and to ensure the continued growth of the company, Simnest Aviation is expanding its activities to the Asian market. Simnest’s first in-person presentation in Asia will take place at the largest aviation training event in the region, APATS in Singapore at the end of August. At their stand 207 at APATS, Simnest will be showcasing their flagship product, the Airbus A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator, as well as its “little brother”, their brand-new product, the Airbus A320 Lite AATD.

From a pilot training perspective, one of the biggest advantages of the FNPT II APS MCC simulator is that it is suited for APS MCC training, which provides cadets with most of the knowledge and competencies that airlines are looking for in their candidates. While the AATD device offers the same airliner environment at a much more affordable price, without an enclosed cockpit and instructor’s box and with an ultra-wide or two smaller displays instead of the high-definition laser projectors and the hi-gain white screen visual system of the FNPT II APS MCC simulator.

At APATS, Simnest will be presenting both their products in detail, and in addition to the usual delicious coffee and giveaways, Simnest prepares a special surprise for this exhibition: everyone who visits their booth #207 will receive a special discount on products exclusively for APATS participants.

Source: Simnest Aviation Press Release
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Canadian Airline, North Cariboo Air, Selects Avsoft to Deliver Dash 8 Q300 Online Pilot Training

North Cariboo Air, an airline based in British Columbia, Canada, has awarded Avsoft International a contract for Bombardier Dash 8 Q300 online pilot training. North Cariboo Air will utilize Avsoft’s Dash 8 Q300 aircraft systems course as part of its initial and recurrent pilot training program, as well as Avsoft’s comprehensive library of general subject courses.

North Cariboo Air has elected to use avLMS, Avsoft’s proprietary Learning Management System, tailored exclusively for airline and approved training organizations’ online pilot training. Avsoft’s LMS will be used to provide the Dash 8 Q300 aircraft systems course efficiently, while also ensuring comprehensive reporting capabilities that align perfectly with North Cariboo’s specific requirements and regulatory standards.

North Cariboo Air specializes in charter flights primarily serving the oil and gas industry, as well as executive and general charter services, both domestically and internationally.

Source: Avsoft Press Release
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US Flight School Selects Flight School Management Platform Aviatize

During the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh, AVIATIZE – the All-in-One Software Platform for General Aviation – announced that Kilo Charlie Aviation out of Kansas City has chosen AVIATIZE’s dedicated flight school platform to manage the school’s processes, students, instructors, airplanes and more.

Kilo Charlie Aviation is located near Kansas City at New Century Air Center, a joint civil-military general aviation airport. The school has 96 students and was founded in 2020 by Robert Renfro and Drew Konicek. The school also just announced that their fleet wil grow over the next 2 years with the addition of 30 TECNAM aircraft.

The AVIATIZE suite is a unique product for flight schools. The customizable all-in-one system for flight schools is the ideal platform for those who otherwise require 6 or 7 separate applications, or use software not much geared towards general aviation such as airline software or spreadsheets. With AVIATIZE, flight schools can actually start looking to optimize their operations and to increase overall bottomline and efficiency by having the data from key processes in one application. AVIATIZE is not just a scheduling software. It combines scheduling with student progress and grading, indepth maintenance planning, safety, real-time compliance, digital libraries, billing, reporting, and so on. What is more, the platform comes with a native mobile app (iOS /Android so that students and instructors can connect to the system in the most efficient way possible.

For AVIATIZE it is the next step in its expansion to the US market after its opening of the US office in Scottsdale, AZ.
Tom Verbruggen, CEO AVIATIZE, says “We are very excited about having Kilo Charlie Aviation joining the AVIATIZE community. It is clear that they are looking for operational excellence and innovation so they can grow further and I am happy that we can help them achieve that. This also shows that the values we deliver to flight schools are recognized in the US.”

Robert Renfro, COO of Kilo Charlie Aviation says “There are very few specialists in the flight training industry in terms of technology, and AVIATIZE is one of them. The level of customization and integrations that they provide simply does not exist for mid and large size flight schools. It is exactly what we are looking for to provide deeper optimization of our business and connectivity for our students. In fact, if we wanted to make the ideal solution for ourselves, it would probably have looked like AVIATIZE.”

Drew Konicek, Chief Business Officer at Kilo Charlie Aviation adds “At Kilo Charlie aviation we strive to provide the best student experience in the industry. Having the opportunity to provide such a powerful technological upgrade to our students is exciting.”

Source: AVIATIZE Press Release
Photo Credit: Kilo Charlie Aviation (shown as meta image)

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Manufacturer of Cabin Crew Training Equipment Completes Factory Acceptance Test for B737-8200 Mid Cabin Exit Door Trainer for Indian Customer

Spatial Composite Solutions FZ LLC announced that the Factory Acceptance Test held at its facility in United Arab Emirates has been successfully completed on the B737-8200 Mid Cabin Exit Door Trainer which will soon be on the way to its new home in India. This unique door type, found only on the higher capacity B737 aircraft, was custom-built for Spatial’s client at its UAE facility, in support of their introduction of the aircraft into their fleet.

Source: Spatial Composite Solutions
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Simulator Manufacturer, ALSIM, Announces that its US Flight School Customer Aero Atlanta Flight Center Obtained FAA Certification for its ALSIM ALSR Simulator

France headquartered simulator manufacturer ALSIM is delighted to share that Aero Atlanta Flight Center has successfully obtained the Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) simulator qualification for their ALSIM ALSRcompact.

The ALSIM ALSRcompact is a new streamlined SR-series Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) and is a replica of the Cirrus Aviation SR20 G6 aircraft. This durable and reliable simulator is the right device for various pilot licenses and Cirrus Aircraft transition and familiarization training. The ALSRcompact is equipped with a real Garmin Perspective + and has a small form factor designed for space-constrained environments. The device is delivered in a pre-assembled kit that can be easily self-installed and ready to fly in only a couple of hours.

Daniel J. Christman, President at Aero Atlanta, declared: “The successful certification of our ALSIM ALSRcompact simulator stands as a remarkable accomplishment between all parties engaged. As a result, our clients now have the privilege of accrediting the hours spent in the simulator towards their private and commercial certificates or instrument rating.”

Jordan Basirico, ALSIM FSTD Qualification Engineer, adds: “After great teamwork with Aero Atlanta, we are proud to add the ALSRcompact on the list of our FAA approved simulators. The device offers a comprehensive set of training capabilities on real Garmin equipment, all within a space-efficient design. We are pleased to welcome Cirrus pilots, instructors, and enthusiasts for a test-flight at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.”

About Aero Atlanta Flight Center

Aero Atlanta Flight Center is one of the largest Platinum Cirrus Training Centers (CTCs) in the country. Our mission statement is that we are passionate about training pilots on how to safely and effectively fly Technologically Advanced Aircraft, giving them a transportation solution for their business or personal needs. Our safety-first culture centers around our modern fleet of Cirrus aircraft – the only production aircraft in the world to Include CAPS® (the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System®) as standard equipment. In addition to our Cirrus fleet, Aero Atlanta also offers an all G1000 Cessna 172S fleet instruction and rental.

About ALSIM

ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 25 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 400 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 350 clients.

Source: ALSIM Press Release
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US University, Embry-Riddle, Selects SERA and Pilot PT for Aviation English and Virtual Reality Training

Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi) welcomes the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as a customer for its Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA®) product. ASTi is supplying eight SERA cloud instances to Embry-Riddle, which powers its new courseware with ASTi technology. The Pre-flight Immersion Laboratory for Operations Training (PILOT) program focuses on aviation English, addressing a recently identified FAA concern covering the broad spectrum of aviation communication skills.

Launched in fall 2021, PILOT is an evidence-based approach that saves flight students time and money. The first group of 58 flight students reduced their first solo flight times by more than 30 percent, thanks to this first-of-its-kind general aviation flight training program.

“Students who go through our new training program are better prepared when they step into an airplane. They also have lower anxiety and greater confidence due to their experience and understanding of what to expect in the aircraft,” said Dr. Ken Byrnes, chair of the Flight Department at Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach, Florida campus.

ASTi tools are a critical element of PILOT’s virtual Air Traffic Control (ATC) lab. The Pilot Phraseology Trainer (Pilot PT™) is a web-based tool that uses in-house speech recognition and ASTi’s advanced text-to-speech system focused on aviation English. Students rehearse the fundamental elements of aviation English and standard phraseology, completing communication exchanges with multiple controllers. Now they can practice radio calls at their own pace, focusing on repetitive listening and speaking accuracy with simulated ATC.

A key differentiator of Pilot PT is ASTi’s ability to customize it based on customer input, such as the local region’s standard operating procedures and specific course requirements. Even better, students can access this innovative technology through any web-connected device—including smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Combine all these factors together, and you have a powerful tool that teaches students solid aviation English.

Moving on to the final stage of radio training, students enter a virtual reality flight on a flight training device, where they can test their skills with SERA. SERA’s AI entities role-play ATC, reacting to trainees throughout the flight and correcting them when they make mistakes.

SERA provides one cohesive platform for students and instructors alike. The phraseology and radio calls students learn using Pilot PT matches what they hear in a SERA flight, providing a consistent training experience. Students’ flight histories and performance metrics are in one place, which means instructors don’t need to jump between tools to collect data. Available 24/7, SERA empowers students to build confidence and competence while enhancing safety, reducing costs, and minimizing wasted time due to poor radio telephony.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Reporters worldwide contact Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for content experts in all aspects of aviation, aviation business, aerospace, engineering and STEM-related fields. Our faculty experts specialize in unmanned and autonomous systems, security and intelligence, air traffic and airport management, astronomy, human factors psychology, meteorology, spaceflight operations, urban air mobility and much more. Visit the Embry-Riddle Newsroom for story ideas. Embry-Riddle educates 33,500+ students at its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, at approximately 125 Worldwide Campus locations and through online degree programs. U.S. News & World Report has named Embry-Riddle Worldwide the nation’s No. 1 provider of online bachelor’s degree programs.

About ASTi

ASTi is the leading supplier of communications, automated ATC and sound systems to the training and simulation industry. ASTi meets FAA, EASA and equivalent Level D qualifications with simulators around the world. Since 1989, ASTi has fielded over 11,000 systems at more than 800 installation sites in the U.S. and 49 other countries.

Source: ASTi Press Release
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