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New Zealand-based VR Pilot Training Tech Company Appoints Chief Financial & Operating Officer in 2026

New Zealand – StaplesVR, an Auckland‑based provider of AR/VR and AI‑enhanced workforce training solutions, has kicked off 2026 with a strategic leadership appointment, welcoming Alex Dallas as Chief Financial and Operating Officer to support the company’s ambitious growth and technology expansion plans.

In 2025 AFM reported that immersive technology provider StaplesVR had secured USD 5.25 million in funding to accelerate its development of virtual reality training solutions for airlines and military organizations.

  • StaplesVR delivers software-as-a-service (SaaS) VR training modules for aviation and defense sectors.

  • The company has built a two-year pipeline of projects, with new funding earmarked to expand and speed up deployment.

  • Current applications include:

    • Training aircraft engineers on engine ground runs without aircraft or simulator use

    • Cabin door training for airline crew

    • Naval flight deck officer training in varied daylight, weather, and sea state conditions

Source: StaplesVR
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European Flight Training Group Welcomes 17 New Cadets in January 2026 Intake

Spain – FTEJerez, a Spain-headquartered flight training group which recently launched UK base, has announced the arrival of Course 276, comprising 17 cadets, including airline-sponsored and self-funded students. Course 276 includes cadets sponsored by Aer Lingus and Jet2.com, alongside two self-sponsored trainees.

FTEJerez continued to deliver cadet pilot training programs for a broad portfolio of airline partners, including Iberia, Aer Lingus, Air Astana, British Airways, easyJet, Etihad, Jet2.com, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines, and Norwegian.

Source: FTEJerez
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USA’s ATP Flight School Appoints Joe Weis as Managing Flight Instructor

USA – ATP Flight School, the largest flight training provider in the United States, has appointed Joe Weis as Managing Flight Instructor. Learn more about ATP Flight School or Mr. Weis by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

ATP Flight School has grown its fleet to 658 aircraft including 102 multi-engine aircraft, as of January 2026.

AFM previously reported on its performance for 2025:

  • 295,576 flights
  • 573,508 hours flown by students and instructors
  • 13,623 check rides passed
  • 2,262 graduates
  • 3,579 ATP CTPs completed
  • 98 airline visits
  • 905 airline placements (with SkyWest Airlines being the regional airline with the most placements and American Airlines the legacy airline with the most placements)
  • 54 new aircraft added to the fleet
  • Over USD 280,000 ATP alumni association investment in Career Advancement and Free Training Programs
  • Notable airline partnership developments: American Airlines Cadet Academy Program launch and leader in Delta Propel CFI Pathway Acceptees
  • 117 current United Aviate participants

Source: Joe Weis (ATP Flight School)
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FMS Training Solution Provider, Heading365, Provides Custom B737 FMS Trainer to New Zealand’s Texel Air Australasia

New Zealand – Heading365, an Austria-headquartered Flight Management System (FMS) training solution provider, has delivered its customised B737 FMS Trainer PRO to Texel Air Australasia, supporting the airline’s flight crew training efforts.

  • The B737 FMS Trainer PRO was tailored specifically to Texel Air Australasia’s operational requirements, highlighting Heading365’s flexibility in adapting its software for airline-specific procedures.

  • This collaboration enables Texel Air Australasia to conduct efficient and location-independent FMS familiarisation training for its Boeing 737 flight crews.

  • The delivery underscores the increasing role of digital, portable FMS training solutions in streamlining pre-simulator and recurrent training phases for cargo and regional operators.

Source: Heading365
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN Highlights 2025 Achievements in Defense Simulation Sector

Turkiye – full flight simulator manufacturer and solution provider Havelsan has outlined a series of military simulation and training centre contracts and programme milestones, reinforcing its position across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and ground-based training systems.

  • HAVELSAN has signed a contract with UAE-based CALIDUS for Ground-Based Training Systems supporting the B-250 Light Attack Aircraft, expanding its footprint in Middle Eastern military aviation training.

  • A contract has been secured for the T70SIM Turkish Utility Helicopter Full Flight Simulator (FFS), to be delivered for Turkish Police Aviation, supporting domestic rotary-wing training capability.

  • HAVELSAN has signed agreements covering:

    • The modernisation of one S-70 helicopter simulator

    • Procurement of one ATAK PMS simulator

    • Delivery of two C-T182 training aircraft simulators for Turkish Army Aviation

  • Additional contracts include AW-119 helicopter flight simulation training devices (FFS and FTD) for Turkish Army Aviation, further expanding HAVELSAN’s military helicopter training portfolio.

  • In parallel, HAVELSAN executed on-site maintenance and sustainment services for a total of 32 simulators across more than 10 separate sites, including AW-139 simulators delivered to:

    • Qatar Emiri Air Force

    • Turkish Special Forces

    • Turkish Army Aviation

    • Turkish Air Force

    • Turkish Navy

Source: Havelsan
Photo Credit: Havelsan

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