Skyborne Expands Training Capacity with New Aviatify A320 Simulator

United Kingdom – Skyborne, one of the world’s leading airline pilot training academies, has installed a brand-new UKCAA-approved Airbus A320 Flight Training Device to enhance its training capacity and produce pilots that are ready for airline operations following Skyborne’s industry leading APS MCC course.

Located at Skyborne’s Bournemouth Airport facility, the FNPT II MCC compliant simulator from Aviatify will provide trainees with the opportunity to gain practical A320 flight experience and exposure to immersive flying scenarios, with very high levels of fidelity and reliability.

Neill Evans, Head of Training, Skyborne, says: “This marks the second simulator installed at our Bournemouth Airport training centre in the past year and is testament to our commitment to delivering world-class facilities that support the next generation of airline pilots. The A320 simulator from our trusted partner Aviatify plays a significant role in providing our trainees with valuable experience and operational awareness, while setting them up for a successful flying career.”

The new simulator includes an Instructor Workstation and intuitive IOS, designed by ProSim-TS, equipping instructors with an ergonomic workspace with tools to monitor and manage sessions effectively while delivering consistent, efficient pilot training.

Frank van de Laar, Commercial Director, Aviatify, says: “We are happy and honoured to have been awarded this contract from one of the prime ATOs in the UK. Along the way, we have come to appreciate the people at Skyborne, and their professional, dedicated and collaborative way of working. We want to stress that the true partnership, for which the foundations have been laid over the last nine months, only begins. We look forward to continuing working with our friends at Skyborne.”

The training device will offer multi-engine training capabilities for trainees, in tandem with Skyborne’s Boeing 737 MAX simulator at its recently expanded Gloucestershire Airport base. 

About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is one of the world’s leading airline pilot training academies, based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire and Bournemouth Airports in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training. Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged. Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew. Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of easyJet’s Flightcrew Futures programme, Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy, British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, Jet2.com’s Jet2FlightPath, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. Skyborne is also the only academy to support DHL Air (UK) with a fully funded Integrated ATPL training initiative for its employees.

About Aviatify
Aviatify provides advanced non-motion Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) for professional flight training. Simulators deliver fidelity with ergonomic, comfortable, and workflow-oriented instructor station design. The company’s growth is driven by building sustainable, long-term customer relationships rather than merely supplying integrated pilot training equipment. It is Aviatify’s aim to offer cost-effective solutions with quick ROI and low ownership costs, and to create an immersive and inspiring training environment. Aviatify collaborates with top industry partners who bring decades of expertise in pilot training, regulatory standards, training trends, software development, and hardware technology. Our customer focus lies with Flight Schools, ATO’s, Simulator Centers and Airlines. 

Source: Skyborne