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Belgian Flight School Places 2024 Upgrade Order for A320 Simnest Aviation Simulator

Skywings Flight Training, a flight school based in Antwerp, Belgium, has irdered an upgrade from Simnest Aviation for its Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator. The academy, known for producing the highest number of airline pilots in the country, is now in its fifth year of using the Simnest simulator as a core component of their training infrastructure.

Recently, Skywings signed a contract with Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, making them the dedicated training provider for the airline’s ab-initio MPL pilot cadet program starting this autumn. To further elevate the fidelity of their simulator, Skywings has ordered an upgrade from Simnest Aviation, integrating several A320 OEM parts. These upgrades include a functional thrust panel, trim wheels, gravity gear extension, engine switch panel, speed brake panel, and flaps panel, complementing the existing OEM sidesticks and seats.

This enhancement will be completed over the summer of 2024, ensuring that the first cadets of the Brussels Airlines’ program will benefit from the upgraded, high-fidelity training equipment.

Skywings Flight Training has been using the Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator for 5 years.

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer WBFT Announces Multiple Customer Milestones in June 2024

Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology (WBFT) team highlighted an active June 2024 with clients:

  • WBFT team oversaw the successful completion of the Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with Czech flight training group F AIR. The Boeing 737-800 FNPT II + MCC simulator is now ready for training. In addition to the B737NG and A320 FNPTII simulators, WBFT is also preparing to deliver two P2006 FNPTII simulators to F AIR Ltd. in the future.
  • WBFT announced its collaboration with Hong Kong City University, supporting Airbus A320 pilot student training and maintenance engineer training.

Source: WBFT
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Aircraft Manufacturer Owned Flight Training Organisation Provides 2024 Fleet Overview

France based Airbus owned flight training organization Airbus Flight Academy Europe has provide an overview of its training fleet of 15 aircraft. Below is an overview of the aircraft utilized in the academy’s training programs:

  • Elixir Aircraft Elixir: Recently added to the fleet, this aircraft is 50% more fuel-efficient than most currently certified machines. With its innovative OneShot technology, the Elixir is lighter and capable of carrying more weight. The Rotax engine ensures reduced noise levels. This aircraft is primarily used for the core phase and VFR phase of cadet training.
  • Cirrus SR20: This light, four-seater aircraft is employed by flight instructors for instrument flight training on single-engine aircraft, providing nearly 50 hours of training as part of the ab-initio program.
  • Diamond Aircraft DA42: A twin-engine, four-seat aircraft, each engine producing 170 horsepower. The cockpit of the DA42 closely resembles that of an airliner, making it ideal for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and instrument flight training phases on twin-engine aircraft.
  • H3 Grob Aircraft SE Grob G 120: These aerobatic-certified two-seaters are utilized for Upset Prevention Recovery Training (UPRT) during the VFR phase. This training allows cadets to experience and manage specific and unusual flying situations.

Additionally, the academy features two ALSIM AL42 FNPTII simulators, which are integral to the cadet training process.

In February 2024 Jean Longobardi officially stepped down as the President of Airbus Flight Academy Europe and shared the significant milestones under his leadership?

  • establishment of a flight school in 2019 under the high patronage of World Wide ATO of Airbus Commercial
  • expanded the academy’s presence to 5 air bases and naval air bases, with the school for airline and military pilots now located in Angoulême-Champniers.
  • Academy’s fleet grew with the addition of 15 new aircraft, set to increase to 18 soon, including the latest environmentally friendly Elixir. This modern configuration aims to reduce the environmental footprint of pilot training courses while maintaining high educational standards.

Source: Airbus Flight Academy Europe
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Aircraft Manufacturer Airbus Provides 2024 Guidance Update

  • A320 ramp-up trajectory adjusted to reflect specific supply chain challenges in a degraded operating environment; around 770 commercial aircraft deliveries now expected in 2024; target production rate of 75 A320 Family aircraft a month maintained and now expected to be reached in 2027
  • 2024 guidance updated

Amsterdam, 24 June 2024 – Airbus SE is providing a market update to report on new developments related to its space activities and commercial aircraft business, the impact of which is leading the Company to update its 2024 guidance.

In the first half of 2024, the Space Systems management team conducted an extensive technical review of all programmes, identifying further commercial and technical challenges. On that basis, the Company has decided to record charges of around € 0.9bn in the H1 2024 accounts. These are mainly related to updated assumptions on schedules, workload, sourcing, risks and costs over the lifetime of certain telecommunications, navigation and observation programmes.

In commercial aircraft, Airbus is facing persistent specific supply chain issues mainly in engines, aerostructures and cabin equipment. The Company now intends to deliver around 770 commercial aircraft in 2024 and continues to ramp up towards a rate of 75 A320 Family aircraft per month, which is now expected in 2027.

Accordingly, Airbus is updating its 2024 guidance.

As the basis for its updated 2024 guidance, the Company assumes no additional disruptions to the world economy, air traffic, the supply chain, the Company’s internal operations, and its ability to deliver products and services.

The Company’s 2024 guidance is before M&A.

On that basis, in 2024, the Company now targets to achieve:

  • Around 770 commercial aircraft deliveries;
  • EBIT Adjusted of around € 5.5 billion;
  • Free Cash Flow before Customer Financing of around € 3.5 billion.

The Company’s half-year results will be disclosed on 30 July 2024.

Source: Airbus

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Sponsors Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference 2024

CAE has shared that it is a Gold Sponsor for the upcoming Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference 2024. Organized by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, the conference will take place in Malaysia on Wednesday 26th of June 2024.

During the conference, Capt. Andrew Lim, Director Training Performance, and Gueorgui Lazarov, Regional Technical and Digital Leader, will share insights on the topic of “Enhancing Pilot Proficiency and Safety Through Advanced Simulator Training Techniques.” and CAE Rise solution.

CAE Rise™ is a data-driven training system that leverages analytics to make pilot training more effective and provide the safest operational environments.

Source: CAE
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