AXIS Flight Simulations unveil ‘roll-on roll-off’ pilot training solution
AXIS Flight Simulation unveils the AX-D Flex, which is the first front-loading “roll-on roll-off” pilot simulator solution, enabling pilots to train on multiple aircraft configurations. The AX-D Flex can be configured for a variety of aircraft types from business jets to mid-size airliners. The ‘mothership’ base platform serves as the basic simulator structure, housing core motion and visual display components....
Dubai lessor expands flight training deal with Ansett Aviation Training
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) signs a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian flight simulator training provider, Ansett Aviation Training (AAT). AAT recently opened a state-of-the-art training facility in the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South, offering. Beyond from its existing EASA certified ATR 72-600 full flight simulator. AAT plans to introduce Airbus A320 training capabilities to this facility...
GlobalX signs long term pilot training agreement with CAE
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) signs exclusive long-term pilot training agreement with CAE to operate an A320 family full-flight simulator (FFS) at is Miami, Florida base. The FFS will be ready for pilot training in the first quarter of 2024 and will support the operator’s growing aircrew maintenance and insurance (ACMI) and air charter fleet, plus its A321F expansion programme. “We are delighted to be signing this agreement...
VRpilot adds C172 to its ‘virtual’ training fleet
Danish company VRpilot has announced that its VRflow training platform – an interactive cockpit procedure trainer built on Virtual Reality (VR) – is now available for the iconic Cessna 172 in two variants, the classic ‘N’ model and the modern ‘S’ model featuring G1000 avionics. With the advent of consumer priced VR hardware, such as the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and others, the use of VR training platforms is fast becoming a popular...
BAA Training Unveils €30 Million Pilot Training Centre
BAA Training held the opening ceremony of its brand-new pilot training facility in France, located close to Paris-Orly Airport. This expansion project is part of a collaboration with Transavia France and required a 30 million EUR investment. The training centre, will offer both wet and dry lease flight simulator services, and projected to train at least 2000 pilots annually on average. “Today marks a milestone in the BAA Training...