VR Helicopter Simulator Earns Top Japan Safety Qualification

Loft Dynamics has received FTD Level 7 qualification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) — the highest qualification level for helicopter flight training devices in Japan — for its VR Airbus H125 TXi simulator installed at Nakanihon Air's headquarters at Nagoya Airport. The JCAB joins the FAA and EASA in qualifying the system, and the installation marks Loft Dynamics' first in the Asia-Pacific region.

The device allows pilots to train for engine failures, autorotation landings, tail rotor failures, and hydraulic system malfunctions across varied terrain and weather conditions. A technical crew member station also enables coordinated training between pilots and mission specialists. Until now, access to qualified helicopter simulator training has been limited in Japan, with much of this training conducted in the aircraft itself.

Nakanihon Air supports emergency medical transport, disaster response, and aerial infrastructure inspection operations across Japan. The simulator was delivered through Inter-Craft, which introduced the technology to the Japanese market and coordinated with the JCAB on certification.

"This shows what's possible when operators, regulators and local partners align to advance pilot training," said Sebastien Borel, CEO of Loft Dynamics.