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FMS Training Solution Provider Heading365 Equips German Cargo Airline’s Pilots with Specialized Training App

Leipzig, Germany – AeroLogic, a global cargo airline, has partnered with Heading365 to enhance pilot training for its fleet. Heading365 is equipping all 700 pilots with their FMS Trainer App, enhancing training efficiency for their fleet of 22 aircraft. The collaboration includes the successful delivery of a customized B777 FMS Trainer PRO app, specifically tailored to AeroLogic’s unique operational needs. This initiative highlights Heading365’s commitment to providing specialized, efficient training solutions.

About Heading365
Heading365 is a provider of Professional FMS Trainer. FMS trainer represents the most realistic simulation possible and includes nearly all functions of the model. You can practice your FMS skills on your iPad and PC. The goal is to help you get more out of your Full Flight Simulator Session with full customization, customer branding and much more. Heading365 products are tailored to the needs of flight schools/ATOs, Airlines and private customers. The system presents an isolated solution, has no interfaces to other programs and does not process any data. By excluding all possible sources of error, we achieve the highest possible level of technical reliability. 

About AeroLogic
AeroLogic is a German-based cargo airline, headquartered in Leipzig. Operating a fleet of Boeing 777 freighters, it provides international freight services, particularly across Europe and Asia.

Source: Heading365
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Hong Kong Flag Carrier Selects Flame Aviation to Enhance Fire Safety Training with New Fire Trainer

Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific has joined the growing family of Flame Aviation users with the recent addition of their brand-new V9000 Commander™ XR fire trainer. This advanced training equipment allows Cathay Pacific to conduct comprehensive fire training sessions regardless of outside weather conditions, ensuring uninterrupted safety training for its crew.

The V9000 Commander™ XR includes an observation cabin that accommodates up to 25 trainees. This cabin features an extra-large glass window, allowing trainees to observe the fire training process, and is equipped with both heating and air-conditioning.

It comes with additional features such as standard hot spots in the lavatory door and luggage bins, cabin panic sound, and a burning smell.

Source: Robin Pijnaker (Flame Aviation)
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Announces the Sale of the First AIRLINER in Canada

France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is proud to announce the sale of the first AIRLINER in Canada to the Centre Québecois de Formation Aéronautique (CQFA) for its Montréal campus.

The AIRLINER is a hybrid simulator (Fly-by-wire and conventional control) manufactured by ALSIM to address large flight training programs for advanced training such as Multi Crew Cooperation, Crew Resource Management, Jet Aircraft Handling and Procedures. The versatile simulator is close to a variety of different single aisle aircraft, such as the B737MAX, A320, A220, E190-E2 or the SSJ100.

Jean LaRoche, Director of Aeronautical Research and Development at the CQFA, comments on his choice: “The CQFA has long been aware of the exceptional quality of ALSIM products. We are delighted to be able to include the Airliner in our range of services at our Montreal campus. The hybrid Airbus/Boeing configuration offers unparalleled commercial opportunities.”

Audrey Jeffroy, ALSIM Sales Director, adds: “We thank the CQFA team for their confidence in our flight training solutions and services. We are confident that the AIRLINER will play a significant role in the training of the students at the Montréal campus. We are very proud of our collaboration with the CQFA, with this major milestone: the installation of the first AIRLINER in Canada.”

About the Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique
The Centre Québécois de Formation Aéronautique, one of Quebec’s five national schools, has built a solid reputation in the flight training sector through the diversity of its activities. The CQFA is among the largest public flight schools in Canada, and the only one that offers all three areas of specialization – multi-engine instrument (airline transport pilot), seaplane (bush pilot) and helicopter. It also offers the only program recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, which means that in addition to obtaining their pilot licence, students graduate with a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DCS). The CQFA is also the only public school in Quebec offering training in aircraft piloting. It is the only school in North America to offer this training in French. Free tuition is one of its exclusive features.

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 30 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 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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Electric Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Begins Initial Build of First eFlyer 2

Denver, Colorado – Bye Aerospace has officially launched the construction of its first all-electric aircraft, the eFlyer 2. This significant project aims to fabricate and assemble an all-composite structure, validate approved design plans, and establish innovative production processes. The outcome will be a full-scale aircraft that will undergo extensive aerodynamic testing derisking the remaining certification compliance tasks. This milestone aircraft, Serial Number 00001, is being assembled at Bye Aerospace’s facilities at Centennial Airport, located in Denver, Colorado.

The eFlyer 2 is specifically engineered to meet the unique demands of the aviation training market. With a clean-sheet design that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency and incorporates lightweight composites, the eFlyer 2 is set to disrupt aviation flight training. The aircraft is expected to reduce operating costs by up to 80 percent and cut maintenance requirements by up to 75%, all while offering quieter, sustainable aviation – making it an ideal choice for flight schools and surrounding communities.

“The commencement of the eFlyer 2 build marks a historic moment for our company and the aviation industry as a whole,” said Rod Zastrow, CEO of Bye Aerospace. “This clean-sheet design allows us to deliver an aircraft that not only meets but exceeds the performance and efficiency expectations of our aviation clients.“

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, stands at the forefront in electric aviation innovation and certification. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector, with an FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-drag, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

Source: Bye Aerospace, Inc.
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Secures U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales Contract to Support MH-60R Pilot and Mission Crew Training for India

CAE announced that CAE Defense & Security USA has been awarded a contract by the United States Navy under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to provide two training devices and support of training MH-60R Seahawk helicopter pilots and mission crew to the Indian Navy.

The FMS contract valued at US$57M enables CAE to develop and deliver two training devices, an MH-60R Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) and an Avionics Maintenance and Weapons Load Trainer (AMWLT), configured for the Republic of India Navy. The devices include hardware, courseware, network components, training, and documentation for the MH-60 platform. Device support will consist of upgrades with unique modifications, including an identification friend or foe (IFF) interrogator, IFF transponder, traffic collision avoidance system, anti-ship missile, and depth charge.

“We are honored to continue to support the U.S. Navy with the MH-60R TOFT and AMWLT devices,” says Merrill Stoddard, Division President, CAE Defense & Security, USA. “CAE’s unmatched experience as a platform independent training and simulation provider enables us to develop and enhance solutions that advance mission readiness.”

The MH-60R TOFT provides a total aircrew mission training system connecting a full-motion operational flight trainer (OFT) for pilot training with a weapons tactics trainer (WTT) to train rear-crew sensor operators and airborne tactics officers. The MH-60R OFT and WTT can be operated as standalone training devices or as a networked training environment to maximize readiness by allowing the pilot, co-pilot, and rear crew to interact and interoperate to conduct full mission training against highly sophisticated interactive threats, as they would during an actual mission. The AMWLT supports training maintenance and military personnel in critical tasks to ensure they are well-equipped to execute their aircraft support mission.

CAE Defense & Security USA has been the prime contractor for designing and manufacturing the MH-60R TOFTs and MH-60R AMWLTs for the U.S. Navy for nearly two decades. Delivering our first device as Ready for Training in 2011, CAE has since produced devices through the U.S. Navy FMS program supporting Australia, Denmark, Brazil, and South Korea.

About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Source: CAE

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Comply365 Announces Acquisition of Training Management System Solution Provider Qualtero

Beloit, Wis. / Bristol, England / Tel Aviv, Israel – September 4, 2024 – Comply365, LLC (“Comply365”), a leading global provider of compliance and safety management solutions for the aviation, rail and defense industries, announced the acquisition of Qualtero Limited (“Qualtero”), a leading provider of solutions to optimize civil and military aviation training operations. The acquisition will create a leading global all-in-one compliance, safety and training platform for peak operational performance serving the aviation, defense and rail industries with over 140 customers located in over 30 countries on six continents. Terms of the transaction were not announced.

In January 2024, Insight Partners, a global software investor, and Liberty Hall Capital Partners (“Liberty Hall”), a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry, announced a strategic growth investment in Comply365 in connection with Comply365’s merger with VistairLimited (“Vistair”). The acquisition of Qualtero represents Comply365’s first acquisition since its merger with Vistair.

Commenting on the acquisition of Qualtero, Tom Samuel, Vice Chairman, and Rob Morgan, CEO, of Comply365 said, “We are delighted to welcome the Qualtero team into the Comply365 family. Qualtero is a world-renowned provider of innovative training and qualification management solutions for civil and military aviation, with a stellar global customer base. This acquisition brings together complementary product lines and talent, further bolstering our ability to deliver a unique value proposition to our customers by connecting the dots between operational content management, safety management, training management, and data analytics.”

Barak Kirmayer, CEO of Qualtero said, “The acquisition of Qualtero by Comply365 marks a significant milestone in Qualtero’s journey. We see immense synergy between the companies’ solutions and teams, and with the support of Comply365, we are poised to deliver even greater value and more innovative products to our combined customers.”

Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners said, “The acquisition of Qualtero is a natural extension of Comply365’s strategy to create a comprehensive compliance and safety platform serving the global aviation, defense and rail industries. We believe that the addition of Qualtero’s widely respected training and qualifications management capabilities will enable our customers to achieve the highest levels of operational excellence. We look forward to continuing to work with Liberty Hall to support Comply365 in their continued growth.”

James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall Capital Partners added, “With the acquisition of Qualtero, Comply365 extends the value proposition it offers to airlines, defense and rail organizations by expanding its capacity to power operational excellence with a leading training management offering. Along with our partners at Insight, we look forward to supporting Comply365’s continued growth, combining the strengths and expertise of both organizations to deliver even greater value to our collective customers.”

Legal advice to Comply365 was provided by Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Goldfarb Gross Seligman. Qualtero was advised by DLA Piper and Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

About Comply365

Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense and rail.  Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, providing airlines, rail and defense organizations with a single digital platform to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains.By empowering airline, rail and defense organizations with an all-in-one compliance, safety, training and data platform, Comply365 ensures their crews and assets always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation and defenseorganizations worldwide with a global customer base of over 120 airlines, defense and rail organizations.

About Qualtero

Qualtero is a premier provider of training management solutions, empowering organizations to deliver impactful training experiences that drive compliance performance and growth. Qualtero specializes in developing innovative solutions for optimizing commercial and military aviation training operations. Its flagship products include Fox, a comprehensive Training Management System, and Qualtero EQMS, the most modern Qualification Management System. These tools help aviation training organizations of all sizes streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance throughput.Qualtero’s team of talented and experienced professionals employ proven methodologies to ensure complete customer success, continuously enhancing its solutions with the latest technology to meet their evolving needs.

About Insight Partners

Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of December 31, 2023, the firm has over $80B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv and the Bay Area. Insight’s mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO.

About Liberty Hall

Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall’s principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $2.5 billion in equity capital in over 25 businesses serving multiple segments of the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall was founded in July 2011 as the first, and remains the only, private equity firm focused solely on investments in middle market businesses serving the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall executes a proven and repeatable investment strategy designed to transform middle market businesses into larger, more capable and diverse strategic assets.

Source: Qualtero
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer FTD.aero Set to Attend APATS 2024 Taking Place in Singapore

FTD.aero is a non-motion Flight Training Devices Manufacturer based in Poland with expertise in designing and manufacturing flight simulators since 2009. Their portfolio includes projects completed for airline customers, universities and private Flight Training Organizations with nearly 30 full-size airliner simulators and dozens of smaller training equipment delivered and operated across the world.

FTD.aero’s flagship products are Flight Training Devices compliant with EASA (FTD-2, FNPT II MCC APS) and FAA (Level 4, 5) qualification requirements, type-representative and type-specific to A320 (ceo, neo) and B737 (NG, MAX) aircraft. This emerging class of fixed-base simulators is becoming a game changer in airline pilot training, which can greatly offload Full Flight Simulator training, resulting in massive savings for Training Organizations. In particular MPL, MCC, JOC, TR and LOFT trainings can be successfully conducted on our devices instead.

For the highest immersion, FTD.aero’s Flight Training Devices are built using OEM aircraft components combined with hi-fidelity simulated hardware manufactured in their own production facility. Over the years, FTD.aero have excelled at developing quality products and innovative solutions available uniquely with their devices. This includes proprietary versatile I/O interface boards utilizing CANBUS communication and ARINC aviation standard. What makes FTD.aero really different is the fact that all of their devices are designed in-house from the ground up. This approach allows for full flexibility of product design and development and ensures highest production standards, as well as post-delivery maintenance, updates and upgrades and reliable technical support. Being independent from third-party suppliers, FTD.aero can guarantee that all of their Customers get quick access to spare parts directly from their own stock, which is critical for continuous heavy-duty operations in airline pilot training environments.

FTD.aero will be attending the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium (APATS 2024) on September 10-11, 2024 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. The company is thrilled to be announcing their new Flight Training Devices based on Airbus A320 aircraft there!

If you want to learn more about their B737 and A320 FTDs type-representative or type-specific Flight Training Devices, meet the team at booth #208 in Hibiscus Ballroom at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore on the said dates.

Learn more about FTD.aero here.

Source: FTD.aero
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Brazilian Pilot Training Organization, EPA Training Center, Highlights Partnership with FSI

EPA Training Center (EPA), a 2,700 square meter pilot simulator training facility based in Curitiba, Brazil, leads pilot training in the Latin America region with now four operational full-flight simulators, including:

  • Embraer EMB-110 Bandeirante
  • Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
  • Embraer ERJ-145/Legacy 600
  • ATR 42/72-200/300/500

EPA has highlighted its partnership with United States headquartered global pilot training group and flight simulator manufacturer FlightSafety International with which it has been in partnership with since 2010. The partnership started with the launch of operations of the Embraer ERJ-145/Legacy 600 full flight simulator. Since then FlightSafety International has conducted annual audits on EPA’s simulator maintenance processes and shares nstitutional training materials.

“This partnership has been fundamental for EPA Training Center to strengthen its position as the largest operator of regional aircraft simulators in Latin America.” shared EPA.

Source: EPA Training Center
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Flight Simulation Solution Provider True Course Simulations Installs its First VR Immerse Training Devices in Singapore

United States based flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations Team is in Singapore this week to install the region’s first VR Immerse Training Devices at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) Asia, part of Embry-Riddle Worldwide College of Aviation.

The project has been a collaborative effort, with True Course Simulations working closely with Matthew Flaherty, Vice Chancellor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Asia and Pablo Alvarez, Associate Vice-Chancellor of Campus Operations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Asia. Their shared vision aims to provide ERAU Asia students with a diverse and well-rounded aviation education, enhancing their training with cutting-edge virtual reality technology.

Source: True Course Simulations

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