COMPANY NEWS ELITE Simulation Solutions has opened the first international ELITE Simulation Training and Safety Management Centers™ in Orlando, Florida and Dubendorf, Switzerland. The training centers are multi-faceted Aviation Resource Learning Centers, or, as described by CEO, John Dixon, "a mental gymnasium for pilots that will foster a culture of safety,...
FlightSafety International’s first FS1000 full flight simulator will enter service at the company’s Learning Center in Long Beach, California. Training using this new Gulfstream G650 simulator is scheduled to begin in July 2014. The new FS1000 simulators are designed to enhance training and maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the...
COMPANY NEWS TRU Simulation + Training Inc. has acquired ProFlight LLC., which is based in Carlsbad, California. ProFlight is an FAA-approved Part 142 training center specializing in Cessna Citation CJ Series training, Cessna Conquest Series training, and offers an innovative continuous currency program that provides pilots greater training flexibility and...
PILOT TRAINING JAA TO, represented by Director Mr. Joost Jonker, and CSE Aviation, represented by President Director Mr. Edwin Soedarmo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective to establish and carry out training activities as well as exchange training facilities and/or courses for aviation professionals in Indonesia.
SOFTWARE Philippine-based low cost carrier Cebu Pacific, has signed a 5-year agreement with Peak Pacific Limited for the provision of Learning Services, and Learning Technology Services. Under the agreement, Peak Pacific will provide consultancy services and managed services for Learning Content, Mobility Solutions and Learning Management System to various business...
FlightSafety International has appointed Paul Kuchta to director, Training Operations. He will manage the implementation of policies and procedures related to the company's aircraft maintenance technician and cabin safety training programs.
PILOT TRAINING Rockwell Collins has signed an exclusive agreement with Kobev International to introduce a new FANS 1/A + and CPDLC training program that incorporates a unique pilot trainer program that emulates a pilot's real world communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC). The emulation program, developed by Rockwell Collins' ARINC...
FlightSafety International and Sikorsky plan to offer training for the Sikorsky S-76D™, Sikorsky S-92A®, and Sikorsky S-76C+/C++™ helicopters in Asia. Training for the Sikorsky S-92A and Sikorsky S-76C+/C++ helicopters will be offered in Singapore. It is expected to begin in 2015 following the installation and Level D qualification of the...
PILOT TRAINING Airways Aviation Training Academy (AATA), a subsidiary of the Airways Aviation Group is to launch aviation theory and aviation foundation courses from its Dubai Knowledge Village facility with further opportunities for students to then go on to undertake practical aeroplane or helicopter flight training at one of the...
Air Show Pacific Sky Aviation and Viking Air Ltd., of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, have contracted TRU Simulation + Training to develop a state of the art Level D full flight simulator/seaplane trainer. This will be the world's first full flight simulator to feature a seaplane configuration, with the highly...