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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

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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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Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs

2026-03-24T09:11:57.276863-07:00

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

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

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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

Vertical Mag

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

rotorhub.com

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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TCab Tech inks commercial pact with China Simulation Sciences to boost China eVTOL ecosystem TCab Tech has signed a commercial cooperation agreement with China Simulation Sciences (CSS), a specialist in simulation, aiming to accelerate development of China’s eVTOL ecosystem. The partnership targets simulation capabilities that support testing, training and wider operational readiness for electric vertical flight programs.

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

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

AINonline

Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs Navi AI has exited stealth with a platform designed to improve pilot training by automating and enhancing post‑flight debriefs. The start‑up has signed partnerships with leading U.S. flight‑training organisations to deliver data‑driven debrief analytics while keeping human pilots firmly in the cockpit.

2026-03-24T09:11:57.276863-07:00

Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs

Flying Magazine

One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D One‑G has unveiled the Tarbes 9.00 flight training device, an ultra‑realistic simulator of the Daher TBM 900 developed through structured in‑aircraft R&D. The FTD replicates the TBM's cockpit, systems and handling characteristics to deliver high‑fidelity procedural and systems training outside full‑flight simulators.

2026-03-16T06:53:45.341573-07:00

One‑G unveils Tarbes 9.00 FTD — ultra‑realistic Daher TBM 900 simulator developed through in‑aircraft R&D

Vertical Mag

Leonardo and FlightSafety to deploy AW189 Level D full‑flight simulator in the Americas Leonardo and FlightSafety will introduce a Level D full‑flight AW189 simulator in the Americas, expanding in‑region AW189 pilot training capacity and enabling advanced offshore and search‑and‑rescue (SAR) scenario training. The device aims to increase local access to high‑fidelity type‑rating and recurrent instruction for offshore/SAR operators.

2026-03-12T04:39:38.262295-07:00

Leonardo and FlightSafety to deploy AW189 Level D full‑flight simulator in the Americas

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

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

Navi AI exits stealth and partners with U.S. flight training organisations to automate pilot debriefs

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

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