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Bristow and Leonardo finalize long-term support and training agreements for AW139 and AW189 helicopters

Elixir Aircraft is now CAA certified

The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) granted its certification to Elixir Aircraft. This new approval authorises Elixir Aircraft to deliver aircraft that are immediately operable in flight schools in the United Kingdom. Some thirty Elixir aircraft are already in operation at French flight schools, incl...

CAE to increase ownership stake in SIMCOM Aviation Training JV & extend exclusive Business Aviation training agreement with Flexjet

CAE will increase its ownership stake in its existing SIMCOM Aviation Training joint venture by purchasing a majority of SIMCOM shares from Volo Sicuro for USD $230 million, subject to customary adjustments, to be financed with CAE’s existing credit facility and cash on hand. As part of t...

APS invests in Malaysian talent with International Training Program

Aircraft Propeller Service is making a strategic investment in Malaysia’s workforce by sending 20 recruits out of its 30-member team to the U.S. and Brazil for comprehensive skills training. The recruits are preparing to support operations at APS' upcoming MRO facility in Kuala Lumpur, which is set to open early next year. Half of the recruits are currently training at APS’ headqua...

Airbus signs historic contract to provide 19 H135 military training helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force

Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots. The contract is part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program and marks the first time that Airbus helicopters will fly as part of th...

Thornton Aviation installs first CDS/R to Universal InSight conversion on a Falcon 900B per Dassault STC

Thornton Aviation has used Dassault’s STC to integrate and install Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Display system into a Falcon 900B. Dassault’s STC allows operators to upgrade to the four-display InSight system while maintaining the existing Honeywell flight management system. This project was unique due to the existing CDS/R displays installed in the aircraft. The S...

Eve Air Mobility selects Embraer-CAE Training Services as training partner

Eve Air Mobility and Embraer-CAE Training Services announced that ECTS has been selected as the training provider for Eve eVTOL aircraft pilots, maintenance technicians and ground handling personnel. The services will be part of the recently announced Eve TechCare, the company’s all-in-one service portfolio for eVTOLs. Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Customer Services a...

Skywings Flight Training took delivery of new Diamond DA40 aircraft

Skywings Flight Training took receipt of two new Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG aircraft at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The new single-engine DA40 NG aircraft are the first of four that Diamond will provide Skywings in 2024, adding to the four Diamond aircraft already in the flight school’s fleet. The aircraft will be used to train future airline pilots...

Safran seals partnerships in Morocco for its future LEAP maintenance shop

Safran Aircraft Engines announced the signing of several agreements with Moroccan partners ahead of construction of its new LEAP engine MRO shop. The new facility, scheduled to start operations in 2026 as announced on October 28th during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Rabat, will be located in close vicinity to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport. The...

EHang and Civil Aviation Flight University of China form strategic partnership

EHang has entered into a strategic partnership with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China. Building upon the CAFUC’s extensive expertise in civil aviation education, research, and talent development, the two parties will collaborate on cultivating skilled personnel, including operators and maintenance staffs for EHang’s pilotless eVTOL aircraft, and their training fo...

Bombardier CRJ 200/700 FFS arrives at Simaero training center in Johannesburg to meet regional training needs

Simaero, a major player in simulator-based pilot training, announces the relocation of a Bombardier CRJ 200/700 full-flight simulator from France to its training center in Johannesburg, South Africa. This strategic initiative, in cooperation with ICARE, is designed to meet the growing demand for pilot training from airlines in Africa and Southeast Asia. The simulator will be certified by the South...

Skyfarer Academy launches to bring live online aviation training for pilots of all levels

Skyfarer Academy announced the official launch of its aviation training platform, dedicated to providing live online flight and ground instruction. Skyfarer Academy connects students and pilots with flight instructors who specialize in various segments of aviation. The platform serves as a complementary training resource for students enrolled in both Part 61 and Part 141 programs, as well as those...

Safran invests over €1 billion to develop global MRO network for its LEAP engine

Safran Aircraft Engines announced an investment plan of more than €1 billion for the development of its global MRO network to support the growing fleet of LEAP engines around the world. This massive investment will expand Safran’s MRO capabilities, allowing it to support the anticipated ramp-up in demand for LEAP aftersales services in the coming years. The LEAP is the latest engin...

Atlantic Airways prepares to inaugurate its simulator center 

Atlantic Airways announces the forthcoming opening of its new Simulator Center for Airbus A320 and Leonardo AW139 helicopters, scheduled for early 2025. The center, which will be close to the airport and the recently renovated Vagar Hotel, will mark a major step forward in the development of aviation training in the region, offering advanced training opportunities to pilots and aviation profession...

MTU Maintenance bolsters parts supply with Fort Worth warehouse

MTU Maintenance Lease Services strengthens its logistics network with the launch of a warehouse for engine spare parts at the MTU Maintenance Dallas facility in Fort Worth. This addition aims to increase availability of new and serviceable engine parts for maintenance customers as well as dispatch speed. It is the second such facility for the Amsterdam-based leasing and asset management arm o...

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