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Axis Flight Training Systems has received FAA Level D approval for its XLS full flight simulator. The simulator will be used by training operator SimCom. This represents a major step forward for Axis. The company's installed base was formerly focused on Austria, but Axis set its sights on international markets.   20 September 2015
Turkish Airlines have awarded Frasca International, Inc. a contract to supply two FNPT II flight simulators. The simulators include a Cessna G1000 FNPT II and a Diamond DA-40/42 convertible FNPT II. Both simulators feature a 210° x 57° visual display system with TruVision™ Global visual system featuring 10 customized airport...   20 September 2015
Flyco Training Solutions Group signed an elearning services agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines to provide computer based training for their pilots and cabin crew. Flyco will be providing all the elearning services to Azerbaijan Airlines (Azal Air) exclusively, concluding a long term agreement. Flyco has recently moved their headquarters to London,...   20 September 2015
Ryanair and MPS have entered into definitive agreements for the delivery of three MPS B737-NG FTD1 fixed base simulators. In addition, parties have agreed on the option to deliver a substantial number of simulators over the next 10 years as part of Ryanair's overall pilot training program. The first device...   20 September 2015
Graduates from Aerosim Flight Academy who earn the private, instrument and commercial FAA certification are now eligible to earn 27 articulated credits toward a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation/Aerospace at Everglades University - Orlando. Additionally, Everglades University will offer a scholarship of $1,000 per semester to qualified Aerosim Flight...   20 September 2015
MINT Software Systems has signed a service agreement with the passenger airline WOW air from Iceland, who have selected MINT TRMS as the solution for training scheduling, electronic grading and records management for their cockpit and cabin crew training department. WOW air will use MINT TRMS for flight deck crew...   20 September 2015
BA Cityflyer has launched a new First Officer Placement Programme, offering a work placement and sponsored training opportunity exclusively to a modular trained pilot. Partnering with Kura Aviation, the programme is a unique opportunity, designed to progress the successful applicant towards a full time, permanent role as a BA Cityflyer...   20 September 2015
Copa Airlines has successfully implemented and gone live with AQT Solutions' ATMS (Advanced Training Management System) that will manage the training currency of Copa's pilot group. Copa's ATMS implementation was preceded by two weeks of onsite training held at their offices in Panama City. The implementation team participants included a...   20 September 2015
Spirit Airlines is preparing for the installation of the first Airbus Competence Training (ACT) classroom in the Americas. This maintenance training suite is being set up at Spirit's new maintenance facilities in Detroit, Michigan. The airline’s maintenance personnel and engineers will receive initial and recurrent training in the new A320...   20 September 2015
Boeing has acquired Peters Software GmbH, a provider of EASA based training content for ab initio pilot training. Located in Cologne, Germany, Peters Software specializes in curriculum and materials for commercial and private pilots operating in rapidly growing markets aligned with EASA. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.   20 September 2015