Entrol to build Level 7 S-64 flight training device for Helicopter Express

Spanish simulator maker Entrol will build a Level 7 flight training device for the Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane for Helicopter Express, designed to meet the rigorous demands of firefighting, construction and disaster-relief missions. The unit will be the world’s third S-64 FTD and expand synthetic heavy-lift training capacity.

Discovered 2025-11-17T08:54:21.520836-08:00 | 2025-11-17T08:54:21.520836-08:00

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Adds a Level 7 S-64 FTD — the world’s third — expanding synthetic heavy‑lift training capacity for firefighting, construction and disaster‑relief operations; relevant to operators scaling training fleets and pilot readiness. See the FAA’s Interim Level C simulator qualification precedent.
Signals continued investment in rotary‑wing firefighting capability and training as operators and agencies modernize fleets; this trend sits alongside Sikorsky’s five‑year autonomous S‑70i collaboration and recent S‑70i FIREHAWK procurements.

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