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Aviation and Navigation Database Provider Announces New FFS Training Center Partner Avion in 2025

Turkey – headquartered KEYVAN Aviation, a globally recognized aviation data solutions provider and an EASA-approved Type 1 DAT provider, has signed an MoU with AVION, a leading innovator in Full Flight Simulator (FFS) design, manufacturing, and operation. Through this strategic collaboration, KEYVAN’s high-precision Aeronautical and Navigation Database will now be integrated into AVION’s advanced simulators, enhancing flight training realism and accuracy.

The MoU was signed following discussions on delivering cutting-edge Full Flight Simulators manufactured by AVION, combined with highly accurate data processed by KEYVAN, to serve customers worldwide.

AVION: A Pioneer in Full Flight Simulation

AVION is renowned for its state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators, designed to provide pilots with an immersive and highly realistic training experience. The company’s integrated Full Flight Simulator design, combined with a commitment to sustainability, has positioned AVION as a trusted partner for airlines and training organisations worldwide. By incorporating KEYVAN’s high-accuracy and certified navigation data, AVION ensures that its simulators continue to meet the highest standards of realism and precision, enhancing pilot competency and operational safety, according to the authorities requirements and future expectation.

Strengthening KEYVAN’s Presence in the Simulation Market

With an increasing number of simulator manufacturers and training centers adopting its navigation data, KEYVAN is solidifying its role as a key data provider in the flight simulation industry. This collaboration with AVION, one of the most respected names in the sector, marks a significant milestone in KEYVAN’s expansion. As the demand for high-technology simulation grows, AVION’s flight simulation footprint will grow day by day.

Delivering a Comprehensive and Reliable Data Solution

KEYVAN’s simulator database covers more than 55,000 aerodromes worldwide, including civil, private, and military airfields. The data set provides detailed information on airports, heliports, and military bases, ensuring the highest level of realism in training environments. Updated in accordance with AIRAC cycles, the database guarantees accuracy and compliance with international aviation standards.

With this collaboration, KEYVAN and AVION are setting a new benchmark for data-driven flight simulation, offering pilots and training centers a seamless and high-fidelity experience.

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Flight Schedule Pro Integrates Training Content to Transform Flight Schools’ Training & Revenue Potential

Overland Park, Kan. – Flight Schedule Pro, the leading flight school management platform, has partnered with Sporty’s, integrating their industry-leading ground school content directly into its platform. This first-of-its-kind integration enables flight schools to seamlessly track both flight and ground training progress, enhancing student success, simplifying operations, and unlocking a new revenue stream for flight schools.

Solving Key Flight Training Challenges

Flight training isn’t just in the air—it happens in the classroom too. Until now, flight schools and instructors had limited visibility into students’ ground school progress, leading to inefficiencies, training delays, and student drop-off. Additionally, schools lacked a streamlined way to bundle flight and ground school training while maximizing financial opportunities.

Flight Schedule Pro’s integration changes this by:

  • Syncing ground school and flight training progress in one unified platform, giving instructors a complete view of student performance.
  • Providing seamless access to industry-leading training content, ensuring students stay engaged and on track.
  • Creating a new revenue stream for flight schools—schools earn a percentage of every course their students enroll in.

Sporty’s Takes Flight with Integrated Training

As the first content provider to join Flight Schedule Pro’s Integration Marketplace, Sporty’s is bringing its trusted aviation training content directly into flight schools’ operations. Schools can sell Sporty’s online ground school courses directly to students in Flight Schedule Pro as part of their training packages, enhancing student learning while earning commission on every course sold.

“This integration makes it easier than ever for flight schools to manage student progress while improving financial sustainability,” said John Zimmerman, CEO of Sporty’s. “We’re proud to partner with Flight Schedule Pro to bring a smarter, more connected training experience to the industry.”

Expanding the Marketplace with AviatorPro

AviatorPro will broaden the training content marketplace, launching Private Pilot courses in Spring 2025, with Instrument and Commercial Multi-Engine training to follow. What makes AviatorPro unique is its customizable approach—allowing flight schools to brand courses with their own logos and colors, seamlessly integrating training into their curriculum. This white-label option strengthens a school’s identity, providing students with a cohesive, personalized learning experience while maintaining a consistent instructional approach.

Benefits for Flight Schools, Instructors, and Content Providers

  • For Flight Schools: Boost completion rates, reduce time to checkride, enhance the student experience, and increase revenue effortlessly.
  • For Instructors & Students: Provide structured learning pathways, ensuring students move through training efficiently.
  • For Content Providers: Gain access to 1,300+ flight schools worldwide, expanding reach and student engagement.

The Future of Flight Training: Connected & Profitable

With this integration, Flight Schedule Pro is redefining how flight schools manage training, combining education, business growth, and technology in one seamless platform. Schools can now enhance student outcomes, streamline operations, and tap into new revenue opportunities—all with the flip of a switch.

“This integration is a game-changer for flight schools,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “By connecting ground school with flight training in one seamless experience, we’re helping schools operate more efficiently while unlocking new revenue opportunities. Our goal has always been to make flight training more effective and accessible, and these partnerships are a major step toward that mission.”

About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro is the world’s leading flight school management software, trusted by 1,300+ operators worldwide, including top flight training academies that produce pilots for major airlines like United, Delta, and British Airways. With 16,000+ instructors, 12,000+ aircraft, Flight Schedule Pro provides cutting-edge tools to optimize operations, enhance student retention, and drive revenue growth. Now part of the Flight Schedule Pro ecosystem, LogTen Pilot Logbook simplifies and perfects log management. Over 300,000 pilots have downloaded the LogTen App making it the most used, trusted, and awarded flight logging app ever created. Learn more about Flight Schedule Pro.

About Sporty’s
For more than 60 years, Sporty’s has proudly served the aviation community with an emphasis on quality in both pilot education and innovative products. Located at the Clermont County Airport, just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, Sporty’s operations extend to flight training, aircraft maintenance, avionics and airport management. At Sporty’s, the world’s largest pilot shop and an iconic general aviation brand, aviation is more than just our business—it’s our passion.

About AviatorPro
AviatorPro is the next generation of online aviation training, designed to revolutionize how pilots learn, train, and advance their careers. By integrating real-world performance analytics, adaptive learning technology, and industry insights, AviatorPro delivers a personalized training experience that maximizes efficiency and retention. Whether you’re starting your journey or striving for the next level, Aviator Pro equips you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-evolving aviation industry.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
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European Helicopter Flight School, RotorSky, Announces Successful Qualification of the First Full-Capable NVIS Simulator Device Worldwide

Austria – RotorSky is proud to announce their new addition to its fleet of training devices – an EASA qualified FTD to be operated at their headquarter at Linz international airport (LOWL). The simulator received initial qualification for FTD 1 from Austrocontrol in January 2025.

The simulator was defined by RotorSky to deliver highest quality training for NVIS and to meet the requirements given by EASA PART-SPA. Together with the recommended training syllabus, which was developed by RotorSky, operators can now receive proficiency training for their pilots to be ready for NVIS operations.

The simulator features two visual systems to provide stimulated and simulated NVG operation for fixed-wing and helicopter pilots. The unique Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) from JFJ provides a night-realistic out-of-the-window view allowing use of any kind of real NVG – D-World developed by multiSIM provides realistic simulated NVG and flying at night with VR goggles.

Bringing the best of three companies together was the foundation of creating this unique training tool:

  • RotorSky GmbH, Linz, Austria
  • multiSIM BV, Soesterberg, The Netherlands
  • JFJ Aviation & Defense, Burgkirchen, Austria

Dr. Michael Mayrhofer, CEO of RotorSky said: “The simulator marks another milestone in our consequent journey to bring highest pilot training quality to the market on a reasonable economical basis. Together with the syllabus, which was developed by most experienced and international recognized expert, an ideal training solution for NVG was created.”

The syllabus contains almost two days of theory, where all relevant aspects to be considered in an NVG environment are presented and discussed in detail. Thereafter the pilot will receive a passive demo of the effects under realistic conditions using real NVG and the VTB. The next session is already a flight session using real NVG to experience the effects during aircraft operation. Finally, the pilot will receive three more pilot-in-the-loop sessions in the VR (virtual reality) environment to gain more experience with night operations.

Ing. Josef Joachimbauer, CEO of JFJ Aviation & Defense said: “Our cooperation with RotorSky and multiSIM is a perfect synergy, as the capabilities of the three companies perfectly matches together.JFJ Aviation & Defense strength is complex system integration for reliable and effective pilot training devices, multiSIM provides excellent simulator software solutions and RotorSky delivers outstanding pilot training. The next step is to extend the simulator with normobaric hypoxia to also be able to train pilots for reduced oxygen exposure in high altitudes.”

The VR goggles display D-World during day and night, which is a high-fidelity simulated world with realistic light-effects developed by multiSIM. This visual system has now been qualified under special conditions for VR as the second in the world, as far as we know.

Dr. Mark Wentink, CEO of multiSIM said: “multiSIM is known for its expertise and experience indedicated defense training applications, where civil qualification is not required. This device marks a milestone of multiSIM’s progessive evolution, as it is the first EASA qualified training device, which entirely runs on multiSIM software. We are grateful to be part of this cooperation and already developing for the next generation in flight simulators.”

About RotorSky GmbH
RotorSky is an Austrian helicopter flight school with more than 15 years of experience in all kinds of helicopter pilot training. Over the years RotorSky has developed to a major player for helicopter pilot training within Austria and also within Europe by establishing alternate bases. Currently RotorSky operates from 10 bases in Europe, three in the US – RotorSky operates more than 30 helicopters in total 15 different types:

  • Robinson R22, R44
  • Sikorsky S-300, S-76B
  • Bell 206, 429
  • Leonardo AW109, AW139, AW169
  • Airbus BK117, H120, H125, H135, H145, H155

For more information see www.rotorsky.at.

About multiSIM BV
multiSIM BV is a high-tech engineering company based in The Netherlands, specializing in advanced training and research simulation solutions for clients worldwide. With a team primarily composed of aerospace engineers, multiSIM develops cutting-edge technologies, including the D-SIM framework and D-WORLD render engine, which together form a comprehensive simulation platform for development, evaluation, and training within a unified virtual environment. multiSIM provides integrated training solutions across a range of platforms, including fifth-generation fighter aircraft, helicopters, and vehicles. These solutions are versatile and can be deployed on hardware ranging from simple desktops to advanced full-motion simulators, catering to diverse training needs. multiSIM is committed to developing the world’s best distributed simulation framework, aiming to provide training operators with user-friendly, scalable, and connected solutions.

About JFJ Aviation & Defense GmbH
JFJ Aviation & Defence GmbH is an Austrian based company working in the field of aerospace medicine as well as flight safety. The team has many years of expertise and is familiar with the current state-of-the-art technology. We choose the right solution for individual requirements and support the planning, development, production, and implementation of aeromedical products – both in civil and military sectors. Governments and well-known manufacturers all over the world rely on our professional advice and technology. The latest developments have been done in F-35 engine start-up, normobaric Hypoxia, Spatial Orientation and Night Vision training solutions.

Source: RotorSky, JFJ Aviation & Defense and multiSIM
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European Airline Owned Pilot Training Group Lufthansa Aviation Training Launches B787-9 Dreamliner Simulator at Vienna Training Center

  • First Long-Haul Simulator Boeing 787-9 for the Vienna Location.
  • New CAE 7000XR Full Flight Simulator (FFS) in Operation Since January 2025.
  • More Efficient Deployment Planning for Austrian Airlines Cockpit Crews.**

Vienna, Austria – Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) officially put a Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner) Full Flight Simulator (FFS) into operation in Vienna on January 30, 2025, thus complementing the simulator fleet with a first long-haul model at this location. This expands the Lufthansa Group’s training organization’s offering of state-of-the-art simulators in Austria and strengthens pilot training for Austrian Airlines with the latest simulator technology.

The 787-9 simulator from CAE’s 7000XR series meets the highest certification standards (Level-D) and enables realistic training that can simulate all flight conditions of the Boeing 787-9. Planning for the new simulator began in mid-2023 in close collaboration between LAT and Austrian Airlines. In the fall of 2023, the selection of a suitable manufacturer began. After several weeks of evaluation, the choice fell on the Canadian simulator manufacturer CAE. Subsequently, specific requirements were developed in cooperation with Austrian and implemented with CAE. An acceptance of the FFS took place together with technicians from LAT and a pilot from Austrian Airlines in July 2024 on-site in the assembly halls in Montreal. Installation in Vienna, extensive testing phases, and final acceptance by the ACG were carried out from September to December 2024.

The simulator was presented at an opening ceremony at the training center on January 30, 2025, attended by invited guests and officially inaugurated by LAT Managing Director Matthias Spohr and Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino. In addition to Austrian Airlines, other LAT customers were also among the participants.

Lufthansa Aviation Training CEO Matthias Spohr: “The commissioning of the 787 Full Flight Simulator at Vienna Airport is a significant step in enabling Austrian Airlines to train at the highest level at their home base. I am very pleased that with this project, we can now provide our colleagues at Austrian and other LAT customers with one of our most modern long-haul simulators inthe Austrian capital. With this expansion in pilot training, we at LAT are continuing to implement our strategic approach to offering optimal training close to our customers.” 

Since June 2024, two Dreamliners have already been part of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet. By the end of 2028, nine more Boeing 787-9s will gradually replace the current long-haul jets of types 777 and 767. The newly operational simulator also allows for reduced travel times for Austrian’s cockpit crews and increased efficiency in deployment planning.

Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: “The benefits for us as Austrian Airlines at the Vienna location, brought by the simulator for our newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 ‘Dreamliner,’ are manifold: For our training processes, the new 787 simulator means more time flexibility in our training schedules and significantly reduced complexity, as our 787 pilots no longer need to travel to other simulator locations for training purposes. This helps us both with the initial training on our newest long-haul model in the fleet and subsequently with the regular, mandatory training sessions. In the medium term, this will also significantly reduce our training costs.”

About Lufthansa Aviation Training
Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is one of the leading companies in the field of flight training, with its expertise in the education and training of cockpit and cabin personnel at ten training locations worldwide. The company is headquartered at Munich Airport and employs around 800 people at all training locations. The customer portfolio includes over 250 nationally and internationally renowned airlines, including the Lufthansa Group airlines. Lufthansa Aviation Training has almost 200 training devices, including training aircraft for pilot training, flight simulators of all common aircraft types for pilot training, and emergency and service mock-ups forthe education and training of cabin crews. Under the brand European Flight Academy (EFA), Lufthansa Aviation Training bundles the flight schools of the Lufthansa Group. 

About Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline, with a global network of more than 120 destinations. With its hub atVienna Airport, Austrian Airlines connects Austria with Europe and the world. As Austria’s home airline, Austrian stands for the highest service quality and responsible handling of the environment and society. Austrian Airlines iscommitted to halving its net CO2 emissions by 2030 and flying CO2-neutral by 2050. Since 2023, Austrian Airlines’ environmental management has been validated according to the EMAS standard. Austrian Airlines ispart of the Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline network, and a member of Star Alliance, the world’s first global network of international airlines.

Source: Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH
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Belgian Flight School, Air Academy New CAG, Strengthens Partnership with ALSIM – Orders 2 AL42 Simulators

Belgium – Flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is pleased to announce that Air Academy New CAG, based in Belgium, is strengthening its long-standing collaboration with the acquisition of two AL42 simulators. This aviation school thereby reaffirms its trust in the solutions offered by ALSIM.

The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin™ G1000® Nxi. It also comes with the latest generation image generator (VFR-VS), GFC™ 700 autopilot, and a force feedback system that ensures increased realism. It can also be equipped with either analog or glass (EFIS) backup instruments.

The AL42 model is designed for CPL IR/ME and PPL training in compliance with current regulatory standards of EASA FNPT II (level).

Audrey Jeffroy, Sales Director at ALSIM, states: “We have been working with AirAcademy New CAG for over 20 years, and we are delighted to continue this partnershipwith the acquisition of two AL42 simulators. We thank Denis PETITFRÈRE for his invaluable collaboration and look forward to seeing these simulators in action at their new facilities at Charleroi Airport in Belgium.”

Arnaud Libeau, FSTD Manager, explains their decision: “Our current simulator, also an ALSIM AL42, is reaching the end of its service life. It is, in fact, one of the first-generation models of this type, which joined our training center in 2015 after a reconditioning process, and it now proudly boasts 15,000 hours of training!

To support our development, it is important—even essential—for us to provide our student pilots with a high-quality tool, as well as a wide range of availability, so they can schedule their training under the best conditions and within a reasonable timeframe.That is why we decided to strengthen our fleet with two simulators.

Choosing a simulator that represents the Diamond DA42 also allows our candidates to quickly familiarize themselves with the aircraft before beginning practical IFR training on our fleet of three Diamond DA42 aircraft.”

After studying the simulator market, Air Academy NewCAG chose ALSIM.

“The high quality of its products, the human connection, the strength of its customer service with optimal support, and the responsiveness that minimizes downtime in case of technical issues are all factors that led us to continue our partnership with ALSIM,” said Mathias Vivario, Administrator of Air Academy New CAG.

About Air Academy New CAG
Air Academy New CAG is a pilot training center based at the Brussels South International Airport since 1976. With nearly 50 years of aeronautical experience and in-depth knowledge of the aviation sector, we offer a comprehensive training program, ranging from private pilot (PPL) to frozen ATPL (MEP-IR, CPL, Adv.UPRT), adaptable to all types of candidates, withprecise, personalized, and professional guidance.

Air Academy New CAG is also specialized in a wide range of supplementary pilot training courses, including: SEP/TMG – Aerobatics- CB-IR – Flight Instructor – Flight Examiner – Pilatus PC12 Class Rating -Pilatus PC24 Base Training – Conversion of a glider pilot license (SPL) to a private pilot license (PPL).Our professional pilot students are trained to meet the most advanced requirements of airlines, thanks to our modern fleet of around 20 aircraft, including ALSIM AL42 simulators and aircraft such as the Sonaca 200, Diamond DA40, Diamond DA42, and Extra 330LX (Advanced UPRT). Our instructors are all experienced pilots, either currently active or retired from the civil and military aviation sectors.

Today, our alumni are employed by most major European and international airlines. The various types of training we offer allow them to work in passenger transport, cargo transport, business aviation, and aerial work.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators. ALSIM is well recognized for its experience and know-how since 1994. 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 clients’ needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology.

Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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