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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Enhances Planning with Aeroplanned

Bologna, Italy – Professional Aviation, a Bologna-based flight training organization, has implemented the pioneering resource planning platform for flight training Aeroplanned. Aeroplanned will support Professional Aviation’s ambitious growth plans by streamlining and enhancing their planning and forecasting processes.

Aeroplanned’s Jen Liddle conducted onboarding sessions in person with Professional Aviation, focusing on operational goals and tailored solutions.

Vito Preti, CEO and Founder of Professional Aviation, highlighted the value of Aeroplanned’s approach, stating:
“Up until this point, we’ve been trying to predict the future based on what has happened in the past, and usually only a few months in advance. But with Aeroplanned, it’s much more sophisticated – it shows us what we’re capable of doing so we can plan our growth as efficiently as possible.”

Source: Aeroplanned
Photo Credit: Aeroplanned

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Vertex Solutions to Deliver XR Flight Simulators for BAE Systems’ Project OdySSEy Program

Vertex Solutions, a small business recognized for its excellence in systems integration and advanced learning technology, has secured a major contract with BAE Systems. Under this agreement, Vertex Solutions will provide cutting-edge simulation technology for the Project OdySSEy program, which aims to develop a single synthetic environment enabling air, land, sea, space, and cyber forces to train collaboratively.

As the Prime contractor, Vertex Solutions, in collaboration with RYAN AEROSPACE and SASimulations, will deliver top-tier technologies and expertise to create a fully reconfigurable, open-architecture simulator. This simulator is designed to enable seamless integration across various platforms and is informed by years of lessons learned from several Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) sponsored USAF advanced pilot training programs, including Pilot Training Transformation (PTT), Multi-Place Mixed Reality (MPMR) flight simulator, and Virtual Training for Air Dominance (VTRAD)/Fighter Bomber Fundamentals (FBF). The simulators developed for Project OdySSEy represent a next-generation solution tailored for both military and commercial aviation applications. They will offer a highly adaptable platform that addresses the needs of modern military forces while fostering new opportunities for civilian use in commercial aviation training.

Dennis Wikoff, President and COO of Vertex Solutions, expressed pride in the partnership, stating, “We’re honored to partner with BAE Systems in their mission to shape the future of training. This contract reinforces Vertex Solutions’ role as a leader in XR training solutions that empower the future of flight training. We are excited to work together in advancing a new era of training capabilities.”

Lucy Walton, Head of Training for BAE Systems’ Air sector, welcomed the collaboration, noting, “BAE Systems has a strong track record of partnership through Project OdySSEy, and we are delighted to welcome Vertex and Ryan Aerospace to join the collective of agile, innovative companies which are powering our next-generation training ambitions. Vertex brings its unique experience and technology to our work delivering the complex, secure, affordable, and sustainable training our customers need in the virtual world.”

As part of BAE Systems’ strategic shift towards a technology-driven Training Service Integrator role, Vertex Solutions will deliver five Targeted Fidelity Training Devices to BAE Systems facilities. These simulators will be integral to the Project OdySSEy program, with the contract’s scope encompassing end-to-end development and support, including design, manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and life-cycle support.

About Vertex Solutions
Vertex Solutions delivers mission-critical systems integration and immersive technology solutions that elevate training, reduce costs, and enhance safety. With proven successes across U.S. military and international markets, Vertex Solutions is dedicated to transforming training through innovative approaches and expert collaboration.

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems supports its customers in staying ahead in protecting people, national security, critical infrastructure, and vital information. Providing some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions, BAE Systems employs a skilled workforce of around 100,000 in over 40 countries. From state-of-the-art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, BAE Systems is committed to innovation to maintain its customers’ advantage. This commitment includes significant investments in skills and partnerships to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills, and technology.

Source: Vertex Solutions

 

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Indian Flight Simulator Manufacturer Sixty Motion is Seeking a Chief Technical Officer in December 2024

Gurugram, India – New startup full flight simulator manufacturer Sixty Motion System Pvt Ltd is hiring a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to lead the development of advanced aviation training solutions and simulation manufacturing. As a pioneering startup specializing in state-of-the-art Full-Flight Simulators integrated with AI technology, the company is committed to revolutionizing pilot training and aviation safety.

Candidate Requirements

  • Expertise in aviation training technology and simulation manufacturing
  • Strong leadership skills to guide technical teams and innovative projects
  • Passion for advancing aviation safety and training through technology

Key Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the design and development of full-flight simulators
  • Integrate cutting-edge AI technology into aviation training solutions
  • Collaborate with the founding team to drive innovation and set new industry standards

This hybrid role offers the chance to join the founding team and shape the future of aviation simulation technology.

To apply, send your CV to hr1@tncaviation.in or connect via info.sixtymotion.in.

Source: Sixty Motion System Pvt Ltd

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Boeing to Restart B737MAX Production in December 2024

USA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that Boeing has not yet resumed production of 737 MAX airplanes following a machinists strike but plans to restart later this month. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker recently visited Boeing’s Renton plant to review the company’s progress on workforce rebuilding and safety measures.

  • Production Status: Boeing’s 737 MAX production remains on hold after the machinists strike, with plans to restart later this month. The FAA has capped production at 38 aircraft per month due to safety concerns, and the timeline for lifting this cap remains unclear.
  • Safety Concerns: FAA Administrator Whitaker cited ongoing concerns about Boeing’s safety management system, emphasizing the need for a more proactive approach to hazard identification and resolution.
  • Engine De-Icing Issue: Boeing is addressing an engine de-icing issue delaying the certification of the 737 MAX 7, which is key to the company’s production goals.
  • Leadership Engagement: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed confidence in Boeing’s ability to resolve safety and regulatory issues, while Whitaker’s role at the FAA faces uncertainty amid the upcoming presidential administration transition.

Statement’s

  • “The thing that I was most struck by was we’re four weeks post-strike, and they’re still not producing airplanes because they’re focused on their workforce, the training, making sure they have the supply chain sorted out.” FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated during his visit.

Source: FAA

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Avion and Gen24 FLYBIZ to Add A320 FNPT II-MCC Device to India Training Center in 2025

Mumbai, India – Avion, an innovative provider of pilot training devices headquartered in The Netherlands, and Gen24 FLYBIZ have shared that they will be adding a brand new Fixed Base FNPT II-MCC for A320 in April 2025 to their new training center in Mumbai.

With the installation of two Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators at the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, Avion and Gen24 FLYBIZ reaffirm their commitment to shaping the future of pilot training in India.

About Avion
Netherlands–based Avion builds sustainable Full Flight Simulators for pilot training. The company also operates a Flight Training Centre at London Luton Airport, offering dry lease hours on its Avion A320neo Full Flight Simulator (FFS). Avion‘s second training centre, Avion Flight Training Centre, Mumbai, India, is set to be inaugurated in early 2025. A new FFS for the Boeing 737 MAX is currently under development.

Source: Avion

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ASTi Introduces Multi-Ownship Capability to Enhance Pilot Training Realism in SERA

ASTi added a new feature to its simulated air traffic control (ATC) environment (SATCE) to support training multiple pilots simultaneously. Due to customer requests, its Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA) product now supports “multi-ownship” training.

Before SERA, pilot trainees could only interact with ATC (e.g., ground, tower, approach) through the roles the instructor played during the training scenario. Then ASTi developed SERA, which filled the simulation with AI-enabled controllers, other aircraft and pilots with radios to fully flesh out the training environment. Students could see other aircraft, hear their radio calls and interact with AI controllers for the first time. But each human pilot trained in their own dedicated and unique “world” and in their own aircraft (i.e., the ownship).

Previously, to achieve realistic traffic density in the simulated environment, training centers coordinated “pattern parties” by connecting multiple simulators with other student pilots. Aside from being logistically challenging, this method also introduced the possibility that another student’s improper phraseology could negatively affect their peers’ training.

Now, however, SERA allows multiple human pilots to participate in the same bustling ATC environment together. They can see and communicate with each other as well as SERA’s ATC controllers. Trainees can join or leave at any time and interact with ATC simultaneously or independently, depending on where they are in the training mission. Trainee actions and reactions have repercussions on their human counterparts as SERA’s full ATC environment nimbly adjusts accordingly. This new capability boosts the training environment’s realism and allows instructors to introduce it to students at any time along their training journey.

This multi-ownship capability is just the next evolution in SERA’s accurate reconstruction of real-world pilot training, where everyone shares the same airspace. It simplifies distributed, multi-platform training and can reduce the hardware footprint for training centers and other simulation facilities.

About ASTi
Since 1989, ASTi has been at the vanguard of innovation for live and simulated training solutions. ASTi has fielded over 11,000 systems at more than 1,000 installation sites in 50 countries. ASTi’s capabilities include Radio-over-IP (RoIP) bridging; tactical system emulation; distributed, simulated voice communications; AI and speech-enabled, virtual role-players and simulated battlefield and cockpit sound environments.

Source: ASTi

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – MPS

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Erik Jennes – Chief Commercial Officer at MPS (Multi Pilot Simulations) – a leading manufacturer of flight simulation training devices (including Boeing 737 NG/MAX and Airbus A320 ceo/neo).

The conversation covers:

  • Core Offering: MPS specializes in high-fidelity fixed-base simulators for single-aisle aircraft like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. The company emphasizes “smarter simulators,” integrating advanced training options and using real aircraft components to ensure precision and safety.
  • Global Airline Partnerships: MPS has been expanding its airline customer base, with installations in countries like the U.S., U.K., Panama, and Canada. Notable partnerships include Frontier Airlines, Jet2, Copa Airlines, and Ryanair. This reflects a shift from ATO-focused sales to increasing collaboration with airlines.
  • Trends in Pilot Training: Erik highlighted that there is a growing emphasis on eco-friendly solutions, sustainability in production, and leveraging AI for enhanced simulation environments and objective performance reviews. Additionally, remote learning through VR and AR is becoming a significant trend.
  • Challenges in the Industry: Supply chain issues, high data package costs, and difficulty in finding skilled personnel—both for production and simulator operation—are major challenges. MPS mitigates these with innovative hiring practices, alternative supply options, and focusing on sustainable operations.
  • Future Outlook: Despite temporary slowdowns, long-term pilot demand is expected to rise significantly. MPS remains committed to high-quality FTDs, seeing them as a cost-efficient and effective training tool over full-flight simulators.

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FMS Training Solution Provider Heading365 Adds European Regional Embraer Operator to Client List in 2024

Austria – Heading365, a provider of advanced training tools for the aviation industry, has announced SAS Link as its newest customer. SAS Link, a regional Embraer operator, will utilize Heading365’s E-Jet FMS Trainer PRO to enhance pilot training and support its operational expansion.

  • Heading365 has partnered with SAS Link to deliver the customized E-Jet FMS Trainer PRO for pilot training.
  • The training tool is tailored to SAS Link’s operational needs, ensuring seamless integration from training to flight operations.
  • This collaboration supports SAS Link’s preparation for upcoming growth and intensive training activities.

About Heading365
Based in Austria, Heading365 specializes in providing customized training solutions for airlines. Its tools, such as the E-Jet FMS Trainer PRO, are designed to enhance pilot training and operational readiness.

Source: Heading365
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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Installs 5 Flight Training Devices at Korean University

True Course Simulations, a provider of cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) flight training devices, has installed five advanced VR immersive flight training devices at the Flight Training Centre of Korea Aerospace University (KAU). This partnership aims to enhance pilot training for KAU cadets, preparing them for careers with airlines like Korean Air and other global carriers.

  • The new VR Flight Training Lab includes five state-of-the-art immersive flight training devices provided by True Course Simulations.
  • The VR training tools are designed to complement traditional flight training by offering a cost-effective, flexible, and immersive learning environment.
  • This initiative supports KAU cadets’ transition to becoming pilots, with a focus on meeting the growing demand for skilled aviators in the region.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Welcomes New Team Member in December 2024

Denver, Colorado, USA -based electric aircraft developer Bye Aerospace has announced the appointment of Dan Wynkoop as Finance Manager Consultant. Wynkoop brings extensive financial and operational expertise, contributing to the company’s efforts in advancing the development of sustainable aviation technologies.

  • Dan Wynkoop has over 40 years of experience in Operations Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and data analytics.
  • He has worked with major companies including Nike, Stream Global Services, and ACS, where he led initiatives such as contract negotiations and process improvements.
  • Wynkoop is known for his collaborative approach to operations and his dedication to optimizing financial performance.
  • He joins Bye Aerospace at a pivotal time as the company continues its focus on innovation in electric aviation.

Statement’s:

  • “We are thrilled to welcome Dan Wynkoop to Bye Aerospace as our Finance Manager Consultant. His extensive experience and passion for continuous improvement will be invaluable as we continue to innovate in aerospace,” the company stated.

Source: Bye Aerospace
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