Hua Ou Aviation Training Center in Beijing, a joint venture of Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Co. has commissioned its first A320 full flight simulator that is upgradeable to support flight training for the A320neo. The new simulator, which will use the flight training of current A320 aircraft, can...
The FAA has commissioned Environmental Tectonics Corporation (ETC) to upgrade and modernize vital flight simulation equipment. ETC will upgrade the software and critical components of a device known as the Gyro IPT II. Built by ETC and managed by the FAA's main facility in Oklahoma City, this equipment plays a...
ST Aerospace Academy (STAA) has completed the in-plant acceptance for their new Mechtronix A320 flight simulator. The device will be installed in STAA's Singapore training facility during the second quarter of 2013. The A320 FFT X™-MPL was chosen for its versatility and high fidelity, allowing students to be gradually introduced...
Saudi Arabian Airlines plans to upgrade the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy to the status of a specialized international training center. "As its privatization program progresses, the academy will be converted to a new status capable of offering wide-ranging training programs, not only to cater to the needs of the Kingdom...
FlightSafety International plans to expand and renovate its Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2013 and is expected to be completed early in 2014. The existing building will be renovated and reconfigured to provide increased amenities and improve work flow. A...
Egyptair Training Center has successfully passed the new audit evaluation from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) to certify the simulator fleet of A320, A330, A340, B777 and B737-800 Level D. The Boeing simulators were audited by the Swedish transport agency from the civil aviation department, while the Airbus simulators were...
The Aeromil group has opened a new flight training centre at Sunshine Coast Airport, Australia. The purpose-built Flight Options Flight Training Centre will provide courses for all private and commercial licences and endorsements up to and including business and corporate aviation training. The facility incorporates simulator rooms equipped with category...
Vilnius-based Baltic Flight Academy (BFA) is expanding with the opening of an additional flight training school in France. As of 1st February 2013, BFA will be able to offer from its base at Toulouse Francazal, a full range of courses from the private pilot's license through the ATPL. Using state-of-the-art...
Pan Am International Flight School has acquired Airline Career Academy (ACA), a leading pilot training academy specializing in JAA/EASA and FAA Ab Initio training. ACA will be integrated into Pan Am's operations to offer professional pilot training programs that enhance Pan Am's core business of comprehensive solutions for airlines. The...
Work on The Emirates Flight Training Academy will start in early 2013 ahead of a targeted 2014 launch. The AED500 million centre, located at Dubai World Central Airport, will showcase the industry's most advanced pilot training and be the centre for the Emirates National Cadet Pilot Programme, training up to...