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Reiser Simulation and Training Showcased Technologies at Warsaw Defence Event

Poland – Reiser Simulation and Training participated in the Global Defence Aviation event, held in Warsaw from 21–23 October 2025. The company engaged with industry stakeholders to showcase its latest developments in flight and maintenance training simulation technologies.

  • Reiser representatives Andreas Streicher, Michael Holz, and Jonas Goercke attended the event.

  • Jonas Goercke delivered a presentation at the Technology and Training Opportunities conference offering insights into emerging simulation trends.

Source: Reiser Simulation and Training

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Tecnam and Professional Aviation Strengthen Their Long-Standing Partnership with the Introduction of Italy’s First P2006T NG

Italy – training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft and flight training organisation Professional Aviation are proud to announce the delivery of the brand-new Tecnam P2006T NG, the first of its kind to be operated by a flight academy in Italy. This milestone marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two organizations and underlines their shared commitment to providing the most advanced, efficient, and sustainable flight training solutions available today.

The P2006T NG (Next Generation) represents the evolution of Tecnam’s renowned twin-engine trainer, long recognized as the aircraft of choice for leading flight schools worldwide. Equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXi integrated glass cockpit, improved ergonomics, and Rotax 912 iS Sport engines, the aircraft delivers exceptional fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and superior training capability.

The delivery ceremony, held at Tecnam’s Capua headquarters, also included two new Tecnam P2008JC aircraft, further expanding Professional Aviation’s growing fleet. These two new aircraft will enhance the Academy’s single-engine training capacity and ensure consistent fleet standardization across all training phases.

Professional Aviation Academy, an EASA (IT.ATO.034) and GCAA-approved international flight training organization based at Ozzano dell’Emilia (Bologna, Italy), operates one of the most modern and technologically advanced fleets in Europe. The Academy currently flies 22 Tecnam aircraft, with additional units on the way, supporting the training of more than 350 students from around the world.

“Introducing the first P2006T NG in Italy is another important step in our strategy of continuous innovation,” said Vito Preti, CEO & Accountable Manager of Professional Aviation. “Our goal has always been to provide our cadets with the most modern aircraft available, reflecting the operational environment of today’s airlines. Together with Tecnam, we are raising the standard of pilot training once again.”

“We are delighted to see the first P2006T NG join the fleet of one of Europe’s most dynamic and forward-thinking flight academies,” said Paolo Pascale Langer, CEO of Tecnam. “Professional Aviation has always been at the forefront of training innovation, and we are proud that Tecnam aircraft continue to play a central role in shaping the next generation of airline pilots.”

This delivery further strengthens the strong partnership between Tecnam and Professional Aviation, built on shared values of safety, innovation, and sustainability. Together, the two companies continue to set benchmarks for modern pilot training, providing students with the tools and experience needed to succeed in the global aviation industry.

About Professional Aviation
About Professional Aviation is an EASA (IT.ATO.034) and GCAA approved international flight training organization based at Ozzano dell’Emilia (Bologna, Italy). With a fleet of 30 modern aircraft and more than 18,000 flight hours annually, the Academy trains over 350 international students each year, offering full ATPL programs from zero to MCC/JOC. Professional Aviation represents Italy’s leading aviation academy, combining technological innovation, operational excellence, and strong international partnerships.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

Source: Tecnam and Professional Aviation

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UK Flight Training Group Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments in Sales & Marketing, Operations and Maintenance

United Kingdom – flight training group Aeros Flight Training is pleased to announce a series of key appointments as the business continues to invest in its people, operations, and student experience.

Sarah Champneys joins as Head of Sales and Marketing, a newly created role that marks an exciting step in Aeros’ ongoing growth. Sarah brings a wealth of experience in aviation and commercial marketing, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering student-focused strategies. Her appointment will shape how Aeros connects with prospective pilots, partners, and the wider aviation community.

Joining Sarah is Sophie Smith, appointed as Training Advisor. Sophie, who previously worked within operations at Aeros, will be a key point of contact for future students, guiding them through their training journey from first enquiry to take-off.

The Operations function is also being strengthened with an expanded role for Kim Bennett, who takes on responsibility for both the operations teams and student support as Senior Operations Manager. Kim’s deep knowledge of the business and her student-first mindset make her ideally placed to lead both teams through the next stage of development.

Also new to the Aeros team is Tom Hay, who joins as Maintenance Base Manager. A keen aviator himself, Tom now leads Aeros’ aircraft maintenance facility and is responsible for the care and upkeep of the Aeros training fleet, as well as supporting a growing number of customer aircraft.

Nick Dunn, CEO of Aeros Flight Training, commented: “These appointments reflect our continued commitment to strengthening the business and investing in the people who make Aeros what it is. We’re building a team that’s not only operationally strong but deeply connected to our students and their success. It’s an exciting time for the company, and I’m confident this next chapter will bring even more growth, innovation, and opportunity for everyone involved.”Together, these new roles and expanded responsibilities signal a clear focus on collaboration, communication, and delivering the best possible experience for Aeros students, staff, and partners.

About Aeros Flight Training
Aeros Flight Training is one of the UK’s most established modular pilot training academies. With bases across the country (Cardiff, Gloucester, Leeds & Wellesbourne) and a proven track record of helping students achieve commercial licences, Aeros offers flexible, high-quality training programmes led by experienced instructors. The academy prides itself on a supportive learning environment, a fleet of well-maintained aircraft, and a commitment to helping students reach their aviation goals. What sets Aeros apart in the industry is its commitment to breaking down barriers to train. With no bulky prepayments and a pay as you learn strategy, students don’t need to raise significant funds up front. Many choose to ‘earn as they learn’, meaning the industry benefits from Pilots who’ve demonstrated resilience and determination. Aeros delivers a full suite of recreational and professional modular flight training courses in addition to it’s flagship Fastrack course, combining the benefits of modular training with flexible scheduling and it’s pay as you go pricing. Aeros students can achieve, both UK CAA or dual UK CAA & EASA licences.

Source: Aeros Flight Training
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Turkish Flight Training Group AYJET Marks 20 years of Pilot Training Excellence

Türkiye – One of Turkey’s largest pilot training organisations AYJET Flight School, has celebrated its 20‑year anniversary, marking two decades of contribution to Turkish and international aviation through pilot training excellence.

  • A 20th Anniversary Gala Night was held, attended by alumni, instructors, and airline & aviation organisation representatives.

  • During the event, General Manager Celal Cingöz delivered a reflective speech highlighting AYJET’s journey, achievements and future vision.

  • AYJET, based in Istanbul and operating from multiple Turkish airports, offers integrated ATPL, MPL, modular and hour‑building programmes, and prides itself on its own maintenance organization (SHY‑145) and high safety standards.

Earlier this month AYJET had expanded its simulator training capabilities with the addition of a Diamond DA42-VI NG simulator, certified as FNPT II (MEP). Delivered directly by Diamond Aircraft, the device features full systems replication, including avionics identical to the DA42-VI NG used in Ayjet’s flight training fleet.

Last year AYJET Flight School has shared that it has been awarded Best Flight School 2024 by the Jury of the Bluesky Awards. More than 1,796 pilots have graduated since 2005 with over 1,687 of them were subsequently employed in airlines.

Source: Ayjet Flight School

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France Air Expo and Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes Aeronautics and Space Academy Renew Partnership for Training

France – The France Air Expo 2026, scheduled from 4–6 June 2026 at Lyon‑Bron Airport, has confirmed the renewal of its partnership with the Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes Aeronautics and Space Academy. The collaboration emphasises regional training, industry outreach and the future‑pilot pipeline in one of France’s leading aviation‑and‑space hubs.

  • The Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes region supports over 500 aerospace companies and more than 30,000 jobs, making it a strategic region for training and workforce development.

  • Within the expo, the Academy will organise the return of the “Horizon Aerospace Forum” to showcase aerospace professions, training courses and innovations to young people in the region.

  • The expo will feature a dedicated careers and training village aimed at flight schools, institutions and students – integrating the Academy’s mission to label and develop training courses aligned with industry needs.

  • This partnership builds on the success of the 2025 Horizon Aerospace Forum, which gathered more than 1,000 young participants around aeronautics and space professions.

Source: France Air Expo

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Cathay Group Enhances Pilot Training Capability in 2025 with New CAE A320neo Full‑Flight Simulator

Hong Kong – The Cathay Flight Training Centre, part of the Cathay Group, has welcomed a new state‑of‑the‑art full‑flight simulator – a CAE manufactured Airbus A320neo 7000XR.

  • The training device features CAE’s Prodigy visual system, elevating realism and enabling advanced airline‑crew scenarios.

  • The move supports the Cathay Group’s broader fleet renewal and training expansion plans, which include orders for more than 100 aircraft (with over 30 A320neo/A321neo) and investments exceeding HK$100 billion in fleet, cabin and digital innovation.

Statements

  • “Cathay and CAE have built a longstanding partnership focused on delivering high-quality training for pilots and crew, with a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence. Over the years, we have integrated a wide range of CAE training devices at our Flight Training Centre in Hong Kong. This partnership has helped Cathay to establish a state-of-the-art training environment, supporting the development of world-class aviation professionals. The recent addition of the A320 Neo CAE 7000XR Simulator marks another milestone in this collaboration, further strengthening Cathay.” – Alex McGowan,  Cathay Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer

  • “This A320 full-flight simulator marks a meaningful milestone in our collaboration with Cathay. Featuring CAE’s advanced Prodigy visual system, the device enhances training realism and supports Cathay’s commitment to operational excellence. As Cathay continues to invest in quality and commonality across its training infrastructure, CAE is proud to be a trusted partner on their journey.” – Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation

Source: Cathay Pacific

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Malaysia’s MAB Academy Selects CAE to Deliver a New Boeing 737MAX Full-Flight Simulator

Malaysia – CAE announced the signing of an agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator (FFS) to MAB Academy, the training and development arm of Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG). This new agreement reinforces a relationship that spans almost two decades of collaboration, innovation, and shared dedication to elevating pilot training standards. The new Boeing 737MAX FFS, which will be deployed at MAB Academy’s new flight simulator building in Sepang, is scheduled to be ready for training in July 2026, enhancing its training capacity and world-class capabilities.

“Malaysia Airlines has been a valued partner since 2008, and we’re proud to support their continued growth with the delivery of this new Boeing 737MAX full-flight simulator,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President, Commercial Aviation. “This simulator reflects our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and training excellence. According to our 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast, 98,000 new commercial pilots will be needed in the Asia Pacific region over the next 10 years, and CAE is committed to working with airline partners like Malaysia Airlines to train the next generation of pilots.”

Datuk Captain Izham Ismail, Group Managing Director of MAG said, “We are pleased to strengthen our long-standing partnership with CAE through the addition of this state-of-the-art Boeing 737-8 full-flight simulator. As we continue to expand our fleet and enhance our operational excellence, this investment underscores our commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in pilot training, while strengthening our role as a leading, trusted aviation training centre. The new simulator will elevate our in-house capabilities at MAB Academy, enabling us to deliver world-class training that meets the highest global standards while supporting the growth of our next generation of pilots.”

This announcement coincides with the visit of the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, to Malaysia for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. His presence underscores Canada’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and supporting Canadian innovation abroad.

“We would like to thank Prime Minister Carney for visiting CAE’s training centre in Kuala Lumpur. His steadfast support for Canadian businesses like CAE highlights the vital role that Canadian-developed technologies, including our advanced flight simulators, play in enhancing aviation safety worldwide,” added Mr. Azar-Hmouda.

The new Boeing 737MAX FFS is equipped with the CAE Prodigy Image Generator (IG), which leverages Epic Games’ Unreal Engine to deliver a highly realistic and effective training experience. This advanced technology enables photorealistic visuals and dynamic motion modeling, creating a deeply immersive environment that enhances pilot preparedness and operational confidence.

In addition to the new B737MAX FFS, Malaysia Airlines also operates an ATR 72-500 FFS and an A330 NEO FFS, which was certified in September 2025, strengthening the Academy’s capacity to meet increasing training requirements.

Together, CAE and MAB Academy have built a robust training infrastructure, aligning with evolving industry demands while maintaining best-in-class safety and efficiency. With advanced simulation technology and regional training centres in Kuala Lumpur and across the region, CAE continues to deliver the expertise and capacity needed to meet evolving industry demands.

About Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a global aviation organisation comprising three core business portfolios: Airlines, Loyalty & Travel Services, and Aviation Services. The Airlines portfolio serves global, domestic, and segmented markets through Malaysia Airlines – the national carrier; Firefly and MASwings – regional airlines focused on connecting communities across Malaysia; and Amal by Malaysia Airlines – the leading one-stop pilgrimage travel solutions centre.The Aviation Services portfolio offers a full suite of capabilities, including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), cargo and logistics, ground handling, and training. This includes MAB Engineering; MASkargo – a one-stop cargo and logistics provider; AeroDarat Services – a comprehensive ground handling solutions provider; and MAB Academy – a centre of excellence for aviation and hospitality training.

About CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.

Source: CAE

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