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Cathay installs CAE Airbus A320neo full‑flight simulator to bolster pilot training and operational readiness

On Oct. 27, 2025 Cathay announced delivery and installation of a CAE Airbus A320neo full‑flight simulator at its Cathay Flight Training Centre, intended to boost pilot training capacity and operational readiness to meet growing demand as the airline renews its A320‑family fleet.

2025-10-27T06:21:35.257683-07:00

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DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C pilot training

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

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CAE expands simulator network with first Embraer E2 device in Madrid and new A330neo trainer in Philippines

2025-06-18T23:11:40.597584-07:00

Vertical Mag

CAE appoints Northrop Grumman operations chief Matthew Bromberg as CEO effective August 2025

2025-06-02T05:46:10.674506-07:00

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Vista America opens Challenger 350 simulator in Ohio to bolster evidence‑based training Vista America has launched a Challenger 350 simulator in Ohio to augment its training facilities and underpin an evidence‑based pilot training approach. The new simulator is intended to support Challenger type and recurrent training, improving access, realism and overall crew throughput for business‑aviation operations.

2025-11-03T09:46:30.129591-08:00

Vista America opens Challenger 350 simulator in Ohio to bolster evidence‑based training

Breitflyte

Cathay installs CAE Airbus A320neo full‑flight simulator to bolster pilot training and operational readiness On Oct. 27, 2025 Cathay announced delivery and installation of a CAE Airbus A320neo full‑flight simulator at its Cathay Flight Training Centre, intended to boost pilot training capacity and operational readiness to meet growing demand as the airline renews its A320‑family fleet.

2025-10-27T06:21:35.257683-07:00

Cathay installs CAE Airbus A320neo full‑flight simulator to bolster pilot training and operational readiness

Breaking Defense

Building fighter pilots for the software age: Inside IFTS’s training approach At Decimomannu Airbase in Sardinia, Italy’s International Flight Training School (IFTS) is reshaping how aviators are prepared for modern, software‑driven combat. Robbin Laird visited to examine how the school’s syllabus and methods align with contemporary operational demands.

2025-10-23T07:16:41.339655-07:00

Building fighter pilots for the software age: Inside IFTS’s training approach

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PHI Air Medical first in Americas to train H125 pilots using Loft Dynamics VR simulator PHI Air Medical has launched a VR‑centred training programme that pairs Loft Dynamics’ virtual‑reality device with its Airbus H125 full‑flight simulator, becoming the first operator in the Americas to adopt VR‑centric type and recurrent training for H125 air‑medical crews to boost realism and throughput.

2025-10-23T07:16:26.420614-07:00

PHI Air Medical first in Americas to train H125 pilots using Loft Dynamics VR simulator

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TRU Simulation sells first Veris VR Cessna 172 simulator to US Aviation Academy TRU Simulation has sold its first Veris VR Cessna 172 simulator to US Aviation Academy, which will integrate the device into its ab‑initio pilot training programme to train students on Cessna 172 procedures, instrument work and basic handling. The delivery represents TRU's initial commercial rollout of the Veris VR 172.

2025-10-20T15:00:47.658124-07:00

TRU Simulation sells first Veris VR Cessna 172 simulator to US Aviation Academy

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CAE launches CORe Aircrew Academy and business‑aviation eLearning with Advanced Aircrew Academy CAE has launched CORe Aircrew Academy to incorporate real‑world operational data into pilot training—addressing emerging operational risks and shifting international regulations—and introduced business‑aviation eLearning modules developed with Advanced Aircrew Academy to broaden digital training for business jet crews.

2025-10-15T16:12:30.841780-07:00

CAE launches CORe Aircrew Academy and business‑aviation eLearning with Advanced Aircrew Academy

AeroTime

Cirrus installs Vision Jet simulator in Scottsdale; expands SR G7+ university fleet and nationwide Instrument Rating Program Cirrus Aircraft has added a Vision Jet flight-deck simulator at its Scottsdale training centre and is scaling its SR G7+ university fleet while rolling out a nationwide Instrument Rating Program. The simulator reproduces the Vision Jet cockpit to train pilots on procedures, maneuvers and emergency scenarios.

2025-10-10T07:33:51.135206-07:00

Cirrus installs Vision Jet simulator in Scottsdale; expands SR G7+ university fleet and nationwide Instrument Rating Program

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DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C pilot training India's DGCA has fined InterGlobe Aviation, parent of IndiGo, Rs 20 lakh for using non‑qualified flight simulators in pilot training for Category C aerodromes, including Calicut, Leh and Kathmandu. IndiGo says it will contest the September 26 order and expects no material financial or operational impact.

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C pilot training

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