United Kingdom — Tesla Solutions, the UKs largest independent lessor of Diamond Aircraft (DA) to UK-based pilot training schools, has further expanded its solutions portfolio into leasing of Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs).

Complementing an existing fleet of 27 general aviation aircraft comprising: 12 Diamond DA40s and 15 DA42s, Tesla Solutions has acquired two (2) Twin-Jet (B737NG and A320) and two (2) Twin-Piston (DA42) simulators hosted in a purpose-built centre at London Oxford Airport (LOA).

All four simulators leased for training operations to a new principal operator, will become qualified by the UK CAA as FNPTIIMCC/FTD1 and FNPTII respectively and will become available for ‘dry hire’ to pilot schools, individuals and airlines before the end of 2025.

Supporting the simulators in the new centre are multiple briefing rooms, classrooms and high-quality facilities meeting the needs of a full-service training centre for its customers.

The installation of the simulators at LOA will significantly expand the available pilot training capacity at a geographically convenient, accessible and well-invested central UK airport location.

John Hardcastle, Founder of Tesla Solutions said “I listened carefully to my customers and recognised that as well as flexible aircraft leases, they have also expressed a need for flexible simulator hire solutions to support their pilot training courses. We are delighted to be bringing this significant increase in available, flexible simulator capacity to the UK pilot training industry.”

Source: Tesla Solutions