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H55 Accelerates North American Expansion with New Aircraft Battery Pack Manufacturing Facility in Canada

Canada – Following the sale of the first 100 electric aircraft, H55, a global leader in certified electric propulsion systems for aviation, officially inaugurated its new production site and engineering offices in Longueuil, located within Québec’s aerospace innovation zone. The new plant is manufacturing battery packs for customer aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. This marks H55’s first North American location and the launch of its production operations in Canada.

The inauguration not only celebrates H55’s commitment to Canada but also the growing momentum of electric aviation—highlighted by the company’s successful “Across America” tour and a week-long technology showcase in Longueuil.

With this new facility, H55 is set to deliver its electric propulsion systems and battery modules for the Bristell B23 Energic ordered this year, while also serving major customers including CAE, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and Harbour Air. Certification of its 100kW electric propulsion system is expected in the near term, with first deliveries slated for 2026. H55’s commitment to Canada and Quebec is strongly supported by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, aligning perfectly well with the country’s ambitions in being a leading hub for sustainable aviation. The inauguration ceremony brought together partners, clients, suppliers, and elected officials, alongside aerospace sector representatives. Both the Bristell B23 Energic, fresh from its U.S. tour, and Harbour Air’s eBeaver were featured during the ceremony.

“The Government of Canada is committed to supporting businesses focused on the future. Since adopting sustainable practices is essential to the growth of the aerospace industry—a pillar of both the Canadian and Québec economies—H55’s decision to establish its North American headquarters in Greater Montréal is excellent news for the entire sector. By leveraging innovative projects like this, which drive the development and adoption of green propulsion in aerospace, we are reaffirming our commitment to sustainable aviation and to economic growth in every region of the country.” – Carlos Leitão, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)

“I am proud that our government is supporting H55, which will produce electric batteries for the aviation market. Our $10-million investment has enabled the company to grow and to choose Quebec as the location for its North American headquarters. Aerospace is a key sector of our economy, and innovation in electrification helps us maintain our position as a global leader.” – Christine Fréchette, Québec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Minister responsible for the Montréal Metropolitan Region

“Today’s inauguration marks a decisive step in the ambitious transformation of Longueuil’s innovation zone. Born from one of our missions at the Paris Air Show, H55’s arrival perfectly reflects our commitment to building a city of the future, where innovation and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Their presence strengthens our economic fabric and enriches the exceptional Espace Aéro ecosystem in Longueuil. We are proud to officially welcome H55 to our city.” – Catherine Fournier, Mayor of Longueuil

H55 Co-Founder and Executive Chairman André Borschberg stated: “Following the commercial success of our U.S. tour, I am delighted to inaugurate our battery assembly line in Quebec. This reflects our determination to expand our activities in North America and to be closer to our Canadian customers. The electric flight experience convinced every passenger who flew aboard the Bristell B23 Energic, powered by H55’s propulsion system and technology.”

“H55’s new facilities in Longueuil will play a key role in advancing sustainable aviation solutions for the North American market. This strategic site will host battery production, product development, and integration support for our Canadian customers, becoming a true driver of innovation for the industry.” – Martin Larose, CEO of H55

“We are excited to establish our presence at the heart of Longueuil’s aerospace innovation zone. These new facilities will enable us to support our North American clients directly from Québec. We also look forward to strengthening our partnerships in Canada and contributing to the electrification of aerospace.” – Etienne Ferland, General Manager of H55 Canada

From its pioneering roots as the technology legacy of Solar Impulse, to its recent achievements, H55 stands out as a reference in sustainable aviation, specializing in certifiable electric propulsion and battery systems.

About H55
H55 is a Swiss company founded by three former members of the Solar Impulse team: André Borschberg, Sébastien Demont, and Gregory Blatt. Its mission is to transform aviation with certified electric propulsion and battery management systems designed for a wide range of aircraft. With recognized expertise and a pioneering legacy, H55 is at the forefront of sustainable aviation. H55 has established a Canadian subsidiary, H55 Inc., strategically located at Saint-Hubert Airport in Greater Montréal. This site addresses the growing North American market and builds on collaborations with leading partners such as Pratt & Whitney Canada, CAE, and Harbour Air.

Source: H55

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Management Software Solution Provider Flightlogger Welcomes New South African Client – ALT Academy

South Africa – ALT Academy, a pilot training group and full flight simulator training center based at O. R. Tambo International Airport, has significantly expanded access to EASA-standard pilot training and certification in South Africa through a strategic partnership with Easy Pilot. In addition it has adopted FlightLogger’s digital training management platform.

  • In July 2025, ALT Academy partnered with Easy Pilot to open South Africa’s second EASA exam centre at its Johannesburg campus, adding to the existing Grand Central location.

  • The academy is also preparing to launch access to a certified A320 Full Flight Simulator by October 2025—enhancing its ability to deliver complete, localised EASA training pipelines.

  • With FlightLogger integrated across operations since early 2025, ALT Academy now offers:

    • Streamlined scheduling, records, and compliance tracking

    • Scalable, cloud-based management of curriculum delivery and cadet progress

    • Standardised operational oversight across campuses

Source: FlightLogger

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider Highlights Competitive Edge of VR in Procedure Training

Denmark – VRpilot, a leader in virtual reality-based pilot training tools, has released a comparative overview highlighting the advantages of VR over traditional procedure training tools. The evaluation underscores why an increasing number of airlines are adopting VR for cockpit familiarization and procedural training.

  • The comparison benchmarks VR systems against Part-Task Trainers (PTTs), static cockpit posters, and traditional Computer-Based Training (CBT).

  • VR was the only platform to fully support:

    • Training guidance

    • Muscle memory development

    • Training feedback

    • Immersive visuals and sound

    • Enclosed cockpit-like environment

    • Accurate control positioning

    • Virtual crewmember interaction for self-study

    • Remote training and company SOP references

    • Data capture for training analytics

    • Portability and cost-effectiveness

  • In contrast, PTTs and static trainers scored significantly lower, especially in areas such as feedback, portability, and SOP integration.

  • VRpilot emphasizes that selecting the right training medium impacts safety, learning efficiency, and operational readiness.

Source: VRpilot

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider VRpilot Gains Momentum in 2025 with Numerous Airline and Training Center Clients

Global – VRpilot, a developer of virtual reality (VR) training platforms for aviation, has announced a series of new customer partnerships over the past year, highlighting its expanding role in the global pilot training ecosystem.

  • Among the latest organizations to adopt VRpilot’s VRflow training solution are:

    • Qantas Airways (Australia)

    • SAS – Scandinavian Airlines (Denmark/Sweden/Norway)

    • TrainingAir (Denmark)

    • Finnish Aviation Academy (Finland)

    • OATC – Omni Aviation Training Center (Portugal)

    • Sky Wings Aviation Ltd (Canada)

  • VRpilot’s VRflow platform is designed to replicate aircraft cockpit procedures in an immersive training environment, allowing students to practice flows, checklists, and procedures outside of traditional simulators.

  • The solution is increasingly being adopted by airlines and flight training organizations (FTOs) to improve knowledge retention, cost efficiency, and training scalability.

Source: VRpilot

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces 2025 Partnership with Cambodia Airways

USA & Cambodia – CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Cambodia Airways. CPaT will be providing Cambodia Airways with their Airbus A320 Aircraft Systems courses along with their robust library of General Subjects. 

“Partnering with Cambodia Airways marks an exciting expansion of CPaT’s presence in Southeast Asia,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “Our Airbus A320 and General Subjects training will equip their crews with the knowledge and consistency needed to support the airline’s continued growth.” 

Cambodia Airways is based out of Phon Penh, Cambodia.  

About CPaT 
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 400 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures. 

Source: CPaT

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Aviation Assessment Solutions Provider Symbiotics Launch Cabin Crew Assessment Solutions

Global – Symbiotics, a leading provider of aviation assessment solutions, has announced the launch of a new suite of online psychometric assessments within its ADAPT system, specifically designed for both aspiring and experienced cabin crew. This new offering aims to support airlines in making more informed and effective hiring decisions and identifying targeted training needs, leading to greater retention and service quality.

Developed in collaboration with cabin crew recruitment and training professionals, the new assessments reflect the real-world demands of the role and the qualities that define exceptional crew members. By aligning with industry expectations and the ICAO competency framework standard, Symbiotics ensures that the assessments are both relevant and impactful.

The new ADAPT suite of cabin crew assessments measures candidates’ traits, abilities and knowledge to evaluate their core competencies, covering areas such as leadership and teamwork, workload management, situational awareness, motivation, safety attitudes and more. The assessments are designed to help airlines recruit the right candidates first time, improve crew retention and service quality, ensure fair and unbiased selection, identify individual strengths and development areas, and enhance crisis readiness and operational resilience.

Hannah Davies, Symbiotics Director of Strategy and Growth said: “Our goal has been simple – to collaborate with the industry to better understand the skills and qualities that contribute to outstanding cabin crew performance. This has enabled us to identify the critical factors for success in this role and create an assessment programme that is purpose-built to support airlines in recruiting and retaining the best cabin crew personnel. I’m delighted that we’re now able to provide a solution aligned to the ICAO competency framework and critical traits for the role to support airlines in driving real world excellence.”

With this launch, Symbiotics continues to reinforce its commitment to innovation and excellence in aviation assessments, helping operators build stronger, safer and more effective cabin crew teams.

ADAPT Cabin Crew assessments can help you gain an understanding of a candidate’s potential for success in the cabin crew role, whether they are a new inexperienced starter, newly qualified candidate or experienced crew member.

About Symbiotics
Symbiotics are expert providers of pre-screening and assessments for Pilots, Cabin Crew, Maintenance Engineer, Dispatchers and Airline Management. Symbiotics provide assessment & selection, training and consultancy services in over 130 locations spread through 80 countries across five continents. We support the aviation industry including airlines, Flight Schools, OEMs, Business Jet operators and other aviation businesses.

Source: Symbiotics

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Kore Aviation Becomes Official Headset Supplier for Future Pilots of America

Georgia, USA — Kore Aviation has announced a new partnership with Future Pilots of America Flight Academy, a mission-driven Part 141 school based at Baxley Municipal Airport in Georgia. As part of this collaboration, Kore Aviation becomes the official headset partner of the academy, supplying KA-1 headsets for student use in early-stage flight training, simulator instruction, and aviation education programs.

Founded in 2014 by Trey Geboy, Future Pilots of America began as an online flight simulator community before evolving into a full-fledged training program. Today, it continues to inspire and educate the next generation of pilots through hands-on flight training and aviation outreach.

“At Future Pilots of America, we’re not just preparing students to fly, we’re helping them see what’s possible in aviation,” said Trey Geboy, Founder and Director. “The Kore Aviation KA-1 helps us reinforce that commitment. It gives our students the clarity and comfort they need as they build the skills and mindset to thrive in the sky.”

As part of the partnership, KA-1 headsets will be integrated into the school’s loaner pool and used across discovery flights, simulator sessions, and training flights. Students enrolled in Future Pilots of America will also gain access to exclusive headset discounts as part of Kore Aviation’s student support program.

“At Kore Aviation, we look for partners who share our passion for creating access and building strong foundations,” said Min Kim, President of Kore Aviation. “Future Pilots of America has done an incredible job connecting young people to aviation in ways that are both inspiring and practical. We’re honored to support their mission and their students.”

This partnership is part of Kore Aviation’s ongoing effort to work with grassroots flight programs across the country. By supporting schools and organizations that put students first, Kore continues to shape a future where more aspiring aviators can train with gear they can count on.

About Kore Aviation
Founded in 2015, Kore Aviation is a leading provider of durable, passive noise-attenuating headsets designed for student pilots, flight schools, and general aviation enthusiasts. With over 50,000 units sold, our headsets are trusted by pilots at all stages of their journey, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Source: Kore Aviation
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Astrom Training Solutions Announces 2025 Partnership with India’s Blue Angels Air

India – pilot training facilitator Blue Angels Air has selected ASTROM Training Solutions as its digital training systems partner, integrating a full Training Management System (TMS) and Computer-Based Training (CBT) suite to enhance its pilot training infrastructure.

  • ASTROM’s TMS platform will manage Blue Angels Air’s online, classroom, and simulator-based training programs, enabling centralized oversight and scheduling.

  • The agreement includes access to ASTROM’s CBT library, covering Type Rating and General Subjects content tailored to support regulatory compliance.

  • The partnership aims to improve training efficiency, standardization, and quality assurance across Blue Angels Air’s pilot training operations.

Source: ASTROM Training Solutions

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