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TAI’s Hurjet Jet Trainer Moves Into Production Phase

Türkiye – Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is advancing the testing, mass-production setup and export negotiations for the Hurjet, Türkiye’s first domestically developed advanced jet trainer, as the programme transitions from prototype evaluation to serial manufacturing.

  • Two Hurjet prototypes have completed around 340 flights and 260 flight hours, progressing through the aircraft’s full design envelope as development milestones continue.

  • Assembly is underway for the first aircraft destined for the Turkish Air Force’s Turkish Stars aerobatic team, with delivery scheduled for 2026. The next newly produced aircraft is expected to complete its first flight in the first quarter of next year.

  • TAI is establishing a production line capable of manufacturing two aircraft per month, with the Turkish Air Force set to receive an initial batch of 16 units, to be expanded as additional configurations enter production.

  • The Hurjet programme, launched in 2017 with a maiden flight achieved in April 2023, is Türkiye’s first supersonic jet-powered training aircraft and is designed for modern fighter training, armed and unarmed patrol, and aerobatic missions.

  • Key performance specifications include a Mach 1.4 top speed, service ceiling of 45,000 feet, and a payload capacity of three tons across seven external stations.

Source: TAI

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Blackshape Aircraft Signs Saudi Arabia Partnership in 2025

Saudi Arabia – Italian aircraft manufacturer Blackshape Aircraft, part of Angel Holding, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi conglomerate Al-Qahtani during the Italy–Saudi Arabia Business Forum in Riyadh, establishing a new commercial partnership for the promotion of Blackshape Aircraft’s Prime and Gabriel training aircraft in the Kingdom. The agreement represents a strategic step in Blackshape’s expansion into the Middle East and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s growing demand for military and ab-initio training platforms.

  • Under the MoU, Al-Qahtani will serve as Blackshape’s partner for marketing the Prime and Gabriel aircraft across Saudi Arabia, with discussions already underway for potential future local production of Italian-built aircraft in the Kingdom.

  • The agreement was signed by Blackshape CEO Niccolò Chierroni and Abdullah Abdel Hadi Al-Qahtani, Vice President of Al-Qahtani, in the presence of senior leadership from both Angel Holding and Al-Qahtani Group.

  • According to media reports Blackshape Aircraft is also reported to be in active negotiations with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) regarding the potential supply of more than 30 Gabriel aircraft for basic military pilot training.

  • A preliminary phase of the proposed contract would include initial RSAF pilot training in Italy, conducted at Blackshape’s training base located at Grottaglie Airport.

Source: Italian Media Reporting

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German Simulator Manufacturer Reiser Unveils New AW139 FTD Customer at European Rotors 2025

Germany – Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH (RST) highlighted key developments on day two of the European Rotors 2025 event, announcing a new customer for its AW139 Fixed Training Device (FTD) and showcasing ongoing collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters.

  • RST announced the addition of a new AW139 FTD customer, further expanding its installed base of helicopter training devices in Europe.

  • The company reinforced its strategic partnership with Leonardo, with whom it collaborates on rotary-wing simulation projects.

Source: Reiser Simulation and Training
Photo Credit: Dr. Thomas Nicolay (Reiser)

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ProSim Training Solutions Announces 2025 Partnership with Spain’s Barcelona Flight School

Spain – ProSim Training Solutions and flight training institution Barcelona Flight School have announced that the flight school has adopted ProSim’s FMS Trainer to enhance its Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) programmes.

  • Barcelona Flight School will integrate the ProSim FMS Trainer — a software‑driven solution focused on the aircraft Flight Management System — into its MCC training curriculum.

  • ProSim Training Solutions brings to market specialised pilot‑training software, including FMS Trainers, Virtual Instructor extended‑reality tools, and fixed‑base training‑device platforms.

  • The move supports BFS’s objective to provide future pilots with more sophisticated, high‑fidelity tools and aligns with ProSim’s mission of supporting training institutions with scalable software.

Statements

  • “We are pleased to share that Barcelona Flight School has adopted the ProSim FMS Trainer to further enhance its Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) training programmes,” said ProSim. “This implementation supports the development of future pilots by providing access to high‑fidelity, software‑driven training tools, a commitment that lies at the heart of ProSim’s mission.”

Source: ProSim Training Solutions
Photo Credit: ProSim Training Solutions

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US-Based Skyfarer Academy Hosts Flight Training Webinar for Aspiring Pilots in 2025

USA – digital pilot training platform Skyfarer Academy hosted its inaugural “Flight Training Insights Webinar,” spotlighting foundational and advanced strategies for aspiring aviators. The event featured two prominent industry figures — Greg Brown and John Niehaus — and marked another step in Skyfarer Academy’s growing digital and student-engagement strategy.

  • The 90-minute webinar featured Greg Brown, National Flight Instructor of the Year and Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductee, and John Niehaus, host of The Calm Cockpit Podcast and former Program Director at the National Association of Flight Instructors.

  • The session provided attendees — including students, instructors, and aviation professionals — with a mix of practical training tips, real-life anecdotes, and long-term career advice.

  • This webinar follows Skyfarer’s recent focus on digital learning enhancements, including its launch of a Digital Aviation Training Library earlier this year.

Check out the key takeaways from the seminar here.

For more information visit the Skyfarer Academy website.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
Photo Credit: Skyfarer Academy

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