PLEXSYS Picks Up Partner to Offer More Advanced Solutions

June 23, 2022

PLEXSYS and THALES are collaborating closely to develop a set of complementary expertise, tools, and capabilities that offer even more advanced integrated training and simulation solutions to Ministry of Defence customers.

BiSim Distances from Bohemia-China Connection

BISim Win MOD Contract

April 21, 2022

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has selected BISim's flagship product VBS4 and VBS Blue IG as its Defence Virtual Simulation (DVS2) solution. BISim, as the prime contractor and design authority, previously successfully delivered DVS1 utilising VBS3 from 2016 to 2022.

Rolls-Royce to Support UK Hawk Trainer Fleet

April 6, 2022

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Rolls-Royce to provide support for the Adour engine, which powers the Hawk jet trainer aircraft, including those flown by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team - the Red Arrows.

Affinity Receives £6M Uplift from UK Ministry of Defence

November 9, 2021

Affinity Flying Training Services, a UK joint venture of Elbit Systems, has received approximately £65 million in a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence for the operation of four additional Texan T-6C aircraft over a 12-year period.

Improbable Defence and National Security Wins Digital Twin Contract from UK MOD

October 18, 2021

Improbable Defence and National Security has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to create a Next-Generation Communications Network Digital Twin of its global digital and IT infrastructure.

Ascent-MOD Trial VR Tech for Fast Jet Training

July 20, 2021

Ascent Flight Training, in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence’s UK Military Flying Training System customer, is undertaking virtual reality trials at Royal Air Force Valley as part of the on-going development of innovative solutions for fast jet training.

Boeing to Train Royal Air Force Crews for Next 5 Years

Boeing-CAE to Train RAF Poseidon Crews for Next Five Years

July 13, 2021

Boeing and the UK Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement for Boeing to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft and train the crews that operate them.

Bi-Lateral Relationship Strengthened Through Training

January 14, 2021

As part of an agreement between Israel and Greece, Elbit Systems will establish and operate the International Flight Training Center of the Hellenic Air Force.

Modernising Future Naval Training

January 11, 2021

Elbit Systems UK has been awarded an £123 million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the Royal Navy Future Naval Training Programme.

PLEXSYS Enables Team and Collective Training for UK MOD

Enabling UK MOD Team and Collective Training

October 19, 2020

PLEXSYS Interface Products UK Ltd has been awarded the C2 E-3D Rear Crew Trainer Service Delivery contract.

Training for Aviation’s Next Era

Mark your diary! The landmark 20th edition of the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) will take place at the Estrel Hotel, Berlin on 8-9 November, 2022.

Big Data Industry Working Group to Release Summary Report Soon

The Big Data in Aviation Training working group expects to release a preliminary summary of its analysis this summer, following academic and peer review.

eVTOL is Almost Here: What About Pilot Training?

CAT Magazine is devoting increasing coverage of the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. Rick Adams, FRAeS, CAT Editor-in-Chief; explains why in this overview of the rapidly expanding sector.