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FTD.aero Awarded Contract for A320 and B737 FNPT II Devices for Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

Türkiye – flight simulator manufacturer FTD.aero has signed a contract with Turkish Airlines Flight Academy for the delivery of two state-of-the-art EASA FNPT II MCC (APS) flight simulators. Both devices will be built to airline-grade (FTD-2) fidelity and standards.

This new contract follows months of detailed evaluation, rigorous testing (conducted by A320 and B737 experts), on-site visits to FTD.aero’s facility and the customer’s location, and extensive technical discussions.

“We are extremely proud of this milestone, which confirms that FTD.aero simulators meet the highest standards set by the world’s leading airlines. Our commitment to quality, realism, and reliability continues to position FTD.aero among the top manufacturers of flight training devices worldwide. The feedback received from the evaluation teams of Turkish Airlines Flight Academy and their trust help us make our products better and better.” – commented Filip Witczak, FTD.aero Commercial Director

Source: FTD.aero
Photo Credits: FTD.aero

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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Propair Flight – Digital Model Developer for Flight Simulators

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Balázs Bojkó, Chief Technology Officer at Propair Flight – which revolutionize the way new generations of pilots, whether future professionals or passionate enthusiasts learn and train. Believing that the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies, such as gaming engines, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, opens unprecedented opportunities to deliver educational experiences that are not only highly effective but also genuinely engaging and fun.

The conversation covers:

  • Propair Flight is a technology company specializing in developing high-fidelity virtual training environments for the aviation industry. Their work includes creating 3D aircraft and airport models, flight simulation systems, and immersive learning tools that make traditional pilot training more engaging and effective. The company has grown into a 42-member team driven by the vision of transforming how pilots learn and practice across all stages of their training journey.
  • From Simulation Design to Real-World Application: Propair Flight’s solutions go beyond visual realism — they focus on functionality, system accuracy, and scenario-based learning. Their technology allows pilots to train in highly detailed virtual environments that replicate real-world flight conditions, procedures, and decision-making situations. By combining technical precision with engaging user experiences, the company provides tools that enhance pilot readiness and confidence long before they enter a full-flight simulator.
  • Bridging the Gap Between Academy and Airline Training: The company’s Airbus A320 Guidance Management Trainer helps bridge the gap between type rating and real-world airline operations. Designed as a compact, single-pilot device, it allows pilots to practice normal procedures and automation management independently. Guided by built-in software and training programs, the device enables cadets to gain hands-on experience before entering full-flight simulators or line training.
  • Strategic Partnerships and Data-Driven Innovation: Propair Flight collaborates closely with AXIS Aviation to integrate VR and mixed-reality solutions into training ecosystems. Their joint work aims to offer full-scope training packages — from system familiarization to procedure trainers — while collecting performance data to validate training effectiveness. Balázs emphasizes that data-driven insights and certification are key to making AI and VR tools part of approved pilot training programs.
  • The Future of Pilot Training and Propair Flight’s Vision: Balázs predicts that simulators will evolve into intelligent training devices combining realism with interactive learning layers. He highlights the importance of developing not just technical, but also non-technical competencies like decision-making and teamwork. Looking ahead to 2026, Propair Flight plans to launch an integrated training suite combining flashcards, questionnaires, and VR tools — part of their mission to modernize training while preserving the core values of aviation instruction.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Train Pilots in Virtual Reality Using Loft Dynamics’ FAA-Qualified Simulator

USA – The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO), which operates the largest and most varied law-enforcement aviation fleet in the world, has awarded Davenport Aviation a contract to deliver a Loft Dynamics VR flight simulator for installation at CBP’s Oklahoma City training center. The FAA- and EASA-qualified Airbus H125 VR simulator will become the first virtual-reality-based aviation training device used by a U.S. federal law-enforcement agency, marking a notable development in federal pilot training capability.

  • AMO operates more than 240 aircraft, including over 100 Airbus H125 helicopters used for drug interdiction, border security, disaster response, and other high-risk missions that demand advanced pilot proficiency.

  • Until now, AMO pilot training has relied exclusively on live helicopter operations, which can be constrained by aircraft scheduling, weather, and the inherent risks tied to airborne emergency procedure practice.

  • CBP becomes the first Department of Homeland Security component to adopt VR aviation training and the second major U.S. law-enforcement organization to implement a system supported by Loft Dynamics technology, following the Los Angeles Police Department.

Statement

  • Fabi Riesen, founder and CEO of Loft Dynamics “We’re excited to partner with CBP to build a VR training program that mirrors their real-world operations—down to the most complex scenarios. That might mean a nighttime drug trafficking pursuit at 50 feet and 10 knots with suspects fleeing on foot. Or an engine failure just after takeoff. Pilots will rehearse those moments with precision—from their home base, safely, and on demand. Because when they’re seconds away from a life-saving decision, they shouldn’t be relying on a checkride from six months ago—they should be drawing on muscle memory built just days earlier. This is the new standard—not just for law enforcement, but for the entire aviation industry: training that’s immersive, mission-specific, endlessly repeatable, and accessible anytime, anywhere. We’re proud to see another major government agency embrace that future and help lead the shift.” 

Source: Loft Dynamics

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McAir Aviation Opens Second Colorado Flight Training Campus at Colorado Air and Space Port

Colorado, USA – McAir Aviation, a Denver-area FAA Part 141 flight training organization and member of the Spartan Education Group (SEG), has opened its second training location at Colorado Air and Space Port (CFO) in Watkins. The expansion increases training capacity for the Allegiant-partnered Altitude Pilot Pathway and broadens access for aspiring pilots across the Denver metropolitan area.

  • The Watkins campus begins operations with six Cessna 172S aircraft, including three G1000 and three NAV II-equipped models, enabling both traditional and glass-cockpit instruction.

  • The new location supports McAir’s long-term growth strategy, building on its primary base at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) where the school has operated since 1994.

  • Colorado Air and Space Port provides an uncongested training environment approximately six miles south of Denver International Airport, improving operational reliability for student pilots.

  • The facility will host a public grand-opening event on 17 November, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony, hangar tour, and remarks by aviation and regional leaders.

Statement

  • “Expanding to Colorado Air and Space Port in Watkins allows McAir to make flight training more accessible to students across the Denver metro area and beyond. Our Watkins campus features a fleet of six Cessna 172S aircraft—three equipped with G1000 avionics and three with NAV II—providing students with training experiences across both traditional and glass cockpit platforms.” Thomas Rogers, Chief Flight Instructor, McAir Aviation. “Additionally, we are proud to bring the Altitude Pilot Pathway closer to more students in the Denver area.”

Source: McAir Aviation

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Maldives Zenith Aviation Academy Appoints Satarupa Mukherjee as Director of Sales

Maldives – Zenith Aviation Academy (ZAA), the Maldives newest Approved Training Organisation, has appointed Satarupa Mukherjee as its Director of Sales, supporting the academy’s ongoing transition into full private-sector operations.

Ms Mukherjee joins ZAA as the academy expands recruitment outreach and enrolment activities after securing Maldives CAA approval to deliver EASA Part-FCL CPL, ATPL theory, and Instrument Rating (IR) training.

Source: Zenith Aviation Academy

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CAE to Implement New Business Aviation SOPs Across Global Training Network in 2026

Global – CAE has announced the publication of the Airplane Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual, a new industry-wide framework created in partnership with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), aircraft manufacturers, operators, and training specialists. The initiative is designed to bring greater standardisation, safety, and operational consistency to business and general aviation—particularly for smaller operators with limited in-house training resources.

  • The new SOPs will support both single-pilot and multi-pilot operations across diverse business aviation fleets, addressing long-standing gaps in standardisation for operators managing only one or two aircraft.

  • CAE will embed the SOPs across its global business aviation training programmes from summer 2026, with instructor preparation beginning in early 2026 to enable a smooth and consistent rollout.

  • The publication provides a unified framework intended to reduce procedural variability, improve pilot resilience, and reinforce decision-making standards across day-to-day operations—not just within simulator sessions.

  • The initiative reflects increasing industry alignment around competency-based training, harmonised procedures, and standardised operational practices, areas where CAE has been expanding its global training leadership.

Statements

  • “The industry-wide collaboration to establish these SOPs shows that safety transcends everything, as everyone wins with safer skies… By embedding these standards across our worldwide training programs, we are encouraging the industry to adopt a unified approach that extends beyond the classroom and into daily operations,” said Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation, CAE.

Source: CAE

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