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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training

Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to support Airbus A320-family operations. The move strengthens its Airbus pilot training capacity and capability, including with EASA-certified training delivered using a high-fidelity simulation setup.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

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Pilatus’ PC-12 PRO simulator earns EASA Level 2 and FAA Level II certification for logged pilot training

2026-04-17T08:28:53.830438-07:00

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Pilot training fundamentals: pacing and repeatable building blocks can’t be skipped

2026-04-14T05:41:01.070633-07:00

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TCab Tech inks commercial pact with China Simulation Sciences to boost China eVTOL ecosystem

2026-03-24T09:59:48.232077-07:00

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training Air Astana Group has introduced a second full-flight simulator at its Flight Training Centre in Astana to support Airbus A320-family operations. The move strengthens its Airbus pilot training capacity and capability, including with EASA-certified training delivered using a high-fidelity simulation setup.

2026-04-20T02:50:38.958681-07:00

Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training

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Pilatus’ PC-12 PRO simulator earns EASA Level 2 and FAA Level II certification for logged pilot training Pilatus has received EASA and FAA certification for its PC-12 PRO flight simulators, approved as an EASA Level 2 Flight Training Device and an FAA Level II Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer Multi-Crew. The PC-12 PRO simulator is now available for training in Switzerland and the U.S. via SIMCON, enabling crews to master the new smart cockpit systems in a realistic environment.

2026-04-17T08:28:53.830438-07:00

Pilatus’ PC-12 PRO simulator earns EASA Level 2 and FAA Level II certification for logged pilot training

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DigiFlight to showcase Phoenix mixed-reality flight training device for Army aviation at Warfighting Summit DigiFlight will debut its Phoenix next-generation mixed-reality flight training platform at the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit, with the device available for live demonstrations. The exhibit spotlights an emerging approach to procedural and systems training outside traditional classroom and full-motion simulator setups.

2026-04-14T07:39:14.140212-07:00

DigiFlight to showcase Phoenix mixed-reality flight training device for Army aviation at Warfighting Summit

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Pilot training fundamentals: pacing and repeatable building blocks can’t be skipped The article argues that effective pilot training relies on mastering fundamentals through properly paced, repeatable practice, rather than “racing” through progression. It emphasizes that early training building blocks must be completed thoroughly to support later competence and consistency in performance.

2026-04-14T05:41:01.070633-07:00

Pilot training fundamentals: pacing and repeatable building blocks can’t be skipped

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Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support Portugal's Air Force has chosen the Tecnam P‑Mentor to rebuild its basic pilot‑training capability, contracting seven P‑Mentor aircraft together with synthetic training systems and maintenance support under a World Aviation‑led deal awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Delivery and timeline details were not disclosed.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.007579-07:00

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support

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Textron displays Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at Sea‑Air‑Space as part of U.S. Navy UJTS bid Textron Aviation Defense is exhibiting a Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at the Sea‑Air‑Space expo (April 20–22, National Harbor, MD) as part of its proposal for the U.S. Navy Graduate Jet Training System competition; the simulator incorporates features from Leonardo’s M‑346 family.

2026-04-08T13:58:28.701727-07:00

Textron displays Beechcraft M‑346N simulator at Sea‑Air‑Space as part of U.S. Navy UJTS bid

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Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators In late 2025 the German Armed Forces completed customer acceptance and qualification of CAE's Prodigy image generator as part of upgrades to their CH‑53GS full‑motion helicopter simulators. The qualification finalises the Prodigy visual‑system delivery that updates the simulators' image generation and display capabilities.

2026-03-31T08:55:39.899349-07:00

Germany completes acceptance of CAE Prodigy image generator for CH‑53GS full‑motion simulators

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Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3 Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality device has been approved by the German Federal Aviation Office (LBA) under EASA rules and certified as a Flight Training Device Level 3, validating its H145 procedural and systems training capability. The FTD‑3 award follows EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 pre‑qualification and opens mixed‑reality H145 training across Europe.

2026-03-30T02:30:36.176903-07:00

Reiser's H145D3 XR mixed‑reality simulator certified by LBA/EASA as FTD‑3

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Air Astana adds a second full-flight simulator to expand Airbus A320 pilot training

Pilatus’ PC-12 PRO simulator earns EASA Level 2 and FAA Level II certification for logged pilot training

Pilot training fundamentals: pacing and repeatable building blocks can’t be skipped

TCab Tech inks commercial pact with China Simulation Sciences to boost China eVTOL ecosystem

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