5-Apr-2011Source: US Navy
The Navy relocated a UH-1 Yankee helicopter flight training device (FTD) to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, N.C. this winter. The trainer, a full-size replica of the UH-1 Yankee cockpit, was originally located at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif. It was moved to provide simulation training capability to East Coast UH-1 Yankee squadrons. It... Read more
1-Apr-2011Source: US DoD
Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Amarillo, Texas, is being awarded a $30,291,489 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract to procure two U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command Tiltrotor (CV-22) flight training devices, and associated provisioned items and spares. Work will be performed in Broken Arrow, Okla. (53 percent); Fort Worth, Texas (35 percent); Philadelphia, Pa. (7 percent); Clifton, N.J.... Read more
31-Mar-2011Source: CAE
China Southern Airlines and CAE are expanding their joint venture aviation training centre in Zhuhai, China to include two additional Level D FFSs purchased from CAE- a CAE 5000 Series for the Boeing 737NG and a CAE 3000 Series for the Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter. This will mark the first CAE 3000 Series civil helicopter full-flight... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that today marks the 60th anniversary of its founding. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 60th anniversary. All of us are most grateful to Al Ueltschi for founding this outstanding company, his vision and leadership. We thank him sincerely,†said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. Business aviation was just... Read more
29-Mar-2011Source: CAE
Rotorsim, the consortium owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that it is expanding with the purchase from CAE’s Military business of a CAE 3000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) replicating the AW139 aircraft. The new AW139 FFS, to be delivered in 2012, will be jointly developed by CAE and AgustaWestland. The... Read more
23-Mar-2011Source: CAE
The United States Navy has contracted CAE USA to perform a major upgrade on an MH-60S operational flight trainer located at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island. This MH-60S OFT was designed and manufactured by another contractor, prior to CAE beginning work on the MH-60S program in 2004 following a competitive procurement. CAE will now... Read more
13-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its received Level 6 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its 429 flight training device. Certification of this simulator is a critical element of the flight training curriculum and clears the way for final regulatory approval of the overall 429 flight training program. “This... Read more
7-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Extends training relationship that has lasted more than 20 years and implements AEC’s AS350 Level B Full Flight Simulator as an integral part of the department’s training program American Eurocopter announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety has signed a simulator training contract with the company’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. The... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: American Eurocopter
American Eurocopter announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted its AS350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level B and NVG training certification continuing the company’s enhancement of its training capabilities in support of its helicopter operators’ efforts to improve flight safety. With the Level B certification, American Eurocopter’s Part 135 customers can incorporate the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: Bell
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today its received Level 6 certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its 429 flight training device. Certification of this simulator is a critical element of the flight training curriculum and clears the way for final regulatory approval of the overall 429 flight training program. “This... Read more
5-Mar-2011Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is demonstrating an enhanced version of its VITAL X Visual System designed specifically for use in helicopter training programs and simulators at Heli-Expo. It was designed based on extensive consultation with helicopter operators from various industry segments and the company’s vast experience in civil and military simulation equipment. “Visitors to FlightSafety’s exhibit at... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: CAE
CAE and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter services, announced today, at the eve of Heli-Expo 2011, the closing of the acquisition by CAE of CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations. They also announced the execution of the agreement that will see CAE become CHC’s long-term training partner, responsible for training more than 2,000... Read more
4-Mar-2011Source: CAE
CAE and Lider Aviacao, the largest helicopter operator in Brazil, announced today on the eve of Heli Expo 2011, an agreement to form a joint venture company that will provide advanced, simulation-based, helicopter pilot training in South America in early 2012. The new joint venture company will purchase the first full-motion Level D CAE 3000... Read more
3-Mar-2011Source: Cobham
Cobham has announced the debut of their Integrated Cockpit Simulator in Booth 4028 at Heli-Expo. The two-seat unit will feature Cobham’s large-format 3D Synthetic Vision EFIS, Audio and Radio products, and the HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System. About Cobham Cobham’s products and services have been at the heart of sophisticated military and civil systems... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: NASS
North American Surveillance Systems Inc., (NASS), a leading aerospace and defense systems provider and integrator, is expanding its capabilities with new simulator training designed specifically for the world’s top selling ISR cameras. Recognized as a global leader in aircraft modifications, NASS has now added this very specialized training for pilots and operators to maximize their... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: US Navy
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md.– Naval Aviation Training Systems program office (PMA-205) delivered a SH-60B Seahawk Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), in late 2010. “With the new TOFT on location, the crews have more simulation time affording proficiency in mission readiness while staying close to home, thus... Read more
17-Feb-2011Source: CAE
CAE Australia today announced that a major upgrade to the Australian Army’s S-70A Black Hawk full-flight and mission simulator (FFMS) has been completed on-schedule and recently entered service for the Australian Army. CAE Australia, prime contractor under the Management and Support of the Australian Defence Force’s Aerospace Simulators (MSAAS) contract, upgraded the S-70A Black Hawk... Read more
16-Feb-2011Source: FLYIT Simulators
After eleven years of production and constant refinement of the FLYIT Professional Helicopter and Airplane Simulators, FLYIT Simulators has produced one of the most accurate and flight realistic simulators available today. FLYIT Professional Simulators have proven their extraordinary reliability and dependability over the last eleven years. The FLYIT four year warranty has proven so successful... Read more
14-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
On Thursday 27th January, the Air Support Unit at Melsbroek Airport was raided by up to 30 investigations after allegations of corruption. Investigators took computers, office records, accounts and flight log books. Allegations include private use of police helicopters, failure to comply with official procurement procedures and irregularities when entering into contacts with private companies. ... Read more
14-Feb-2011Source: CAE
GONDIA, INDIA–(Marketwire – Feb. 14, 2011) -Â Yesterday, in the presence of The Honourable Minister Praful Patel and Mr. Marc Parent, President and Chief Executive Officer of CAE, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and CAE agreed that a helicopter ab initio pilot training program will be launched later this year at the CAE Global... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: CAE
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional variant of the Dhruv has arrived at the HATSOFF training centre in Bangalore following design and manufacture at CAE’s facility in Montreal, Canada. The... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: HeliHub.com
As part of Eurocopter UK’s launch of their new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, the company also provided a focal point with the opening of a Eurocopter EC225 simulator. They have already made significant progress selling time on this simulator, made in Spain by Indra, by using the event to host a contract signing... Read more
2-Feb-2011Source: CAE
CAE USA today announced that the first full-motion MH-60R tactical operational flight trainer (TOFT) built by the company for the United States Navy has been declared ready-for-training and entered service at Naval Station Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida. The MH-60R TOFT includes both an operational flight trainer (OFT) used to train pilots and co-pilots as well... Read more
1-Feb-2011Source: Eurocopter UK
Eurocopter officially inaugurated its new North Sea Service Centre in Aberdeen, Scotland today, providing a highly capable training, technical support and logistics facility in close proximity to helicopter operators who support the region’s vital oil and gas industry – as well as the emerging wind farm sector. Eurocopter rotary-wing aircraft constitute the largest helicopter fleet... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: CAE
CAE USA has been awarded a contract valued at approximately US$44 million to design and manufacture two MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the United States Navy. The first simulator will be a fixed-based MH-60R TOFT delivered to Naval Station (NS) Mayport near Jacksonville, Florida in mid-2013. The other MH-60R TOFT, which will also... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: Flightglobal
The UK’s requirement to modernise its training system for military helicopter crews has drawn initial bids from two contenders, industry sources say. A final RFP is scheduled for release in March, with this to require the companies to submit final bids. A decision is expected in late 2011 or early 2012... Read more
26-Jan-2011Source: Moonee Valley Leader
The technology was introduced to the Air Wing in August last year and has already helped 14 police pilots acquire extensive training. Constable Steven Potter said pilots were required to undergo a three-hour training session every 28 days.... Read more
24-Jan-2011Source: AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that a contract has been signed with Rega, the Swiss SAR and EMS provider, for the supply of a state-of-the-art advanced simulator to meet the training requirements for Rega’s new fleet of Da Vinci and GrandNew light twin helicopters. The simulator, designed and produced by AgustaWestland in... Read more
24-Jan-2011Source: Royal Navy
Two of the Airborne Surveillance and Control (ASaC) Squadrons based at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose are currently tasked for operations in Afghanistan. Between deployments the crews undergo a thorough training programme, building on their maritime experience and adapting to new procedures and skills necessary for the hostile environment of Afghanistan. A vital part of... Read more
20-Jan-2011Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has been awarded a series of military contracts for the defence forces of more than 12 countries valued at more than C$140 million. Among the contracts are: the design and manufacture of a C-130J weapon systems trainer and other training devices for Lockheed Martin; a contract from Boeing Training Systems and... Read more
12-Jan-2011Source: Ornge
The Ornge Foundation is pleased to receive a donation of over $343,000 from Pilatus, the world’s leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft. This generous donation will be used in Ornge’s Academy of Transport Medicine (ATM) to support the simulation program. The ATM was established in 2007 and provides paramedical education programs based on an innovative... Read more
6-Jan-2011Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – American Eurocopter announced today that pilots from the Utah Highway Patrol Aero Bureau have completed the inaugural training course conducted in the company’s new AS350 Flight and Mission Simulator. The Aero Bureau is the first customer to utilize the new simulator in support of their training efforts. The AS350 Flight and... Read more
5-Jan-2011Source: Barco
Visualization pioneer Barco is proud to announce that it has been selected by flight simulation leader CAE to supply projection technology for the helicopter simulators at the Army Aviation School based in Bückeburg Germany. Under the terms of the contract, Barco will upgrade eleven helicopter simulators with a total of 88 Barco SIM 7 high-resolution... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: CSTS Dinamika
The 8th of December 2010 saw the first major contract signed between Training center HTP Ostrava and MoD in Czech Republic on training flight crews for the Mi-171helicopter. The first crews started training on December 9th. The core of the program is training for emergencies including landing at windmill caused by engine or anti-torque rotor breakdowns, training... Read more
23-Dec-2010Source: HAI
Under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), an International Working Group (IWG) has been working for the last 4 years on developing new criteria for the classification and qualification of civil helicopter Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), based on pilot training tasks. The intention is for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to... Read more
22-Dec-2010Source: AEX
CSTS Dinamika completed assembly of two full flight simulators crew multipurpose transport helicopter Mi-8MTV-5... Read more
20-Dec-2010Source: CAE
MONTREAL, QUEBEC and VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA–(Marketwire – Dec. 20, 2010) – CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and CHC Helicopter, a global leader in helicopter transportation for the offshore oil and gas industry, announced today that they have signed an agreement pursuant to which CAE will acquire CHC Helicopter’s helicopter flight training operations including four full-flight simulators located... Read more
1-Dec-2010Source: Christie
CYPRESS, CA – (November 30, 2010) – Christie® today announced that FlightSafety International, the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, has selected the award-winning Christie Matrix StIM™ simulation projection system to drive its Crewview display on the CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulators (TFPS). The trainers are the first to utilize... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: FlightSafety
LaGuardia Airport, New York (November 30, 2010) – FlightSafety International has received approval from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil for its Bell 212 and Bell 412 full flight simulators. “The approval of our Bell 212 and Bell 412 helicopter simulators by the ANAC shows our commitment and ability to provide our Customers in... Read more
30-Nov-2010Source: Presagis
Presagisâ„¢, a leading provider of commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded graphics solutions, today announced HeliScene, an innovative helicopter mission and operation rehearsal application framework that provides a flexible and open turnkey option for organizations looking to provide researchers, pilots, and trainees with access to a realistic helicopter environment. The growing use of rotorcraft... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Virtual Simulation Systems
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a deal with Australian based company, Virtual Simulation Systems (VSS, established by the founder of the popular VBS series of software, David Lagettie) for the lease of a Complete Aircrew Training System (CATS) for up to 3 years. The system will be delivered to the Army Air Corps’... Read more
21-Nov-2010Source: Military Aerospace
A few years ago, the FAA inaugurated a new class of simulator, exclusive to the helicopter world – the Level 7 flight training device (FTD), but failed to update the rules on helicopter training to distinguish this class from “Level 6”. A recent NPRM has only served to confuse the issue.... Read more
10-Nov-2010Source: Indra
Indra has delivered an advanced full-motion simulator of the AS350 helicopter to American Eurocopter. The AS350 is the most widely employed surveillance helicopter in the U.S., with over 750 units in use by police forces across the nation. Indra designed, built, and installed the system at the aircraft manufacturer’s training center in Dallas, TX. Indra... Read more
1-Nov-2010Source: Ryan Aerospace
This global Innovation Award coordinated by Aviation Week put the Helimod right in the world aviation spotlight and sparked a great deal of interest. The Helimod’s re-configurability along with its robust design, small footprint, low cost and realistic force trim function and control loading all contributed to it being considered for an award. Managing Director... Read more
28-Oct-2010Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, the Russian helicopter engineering holding company, a part of United Industrial Corporation Oboronprom, and the Russian Center for Scientific and Technical Services Dinamika (CSTS Dinamika) have signed a cooperation agreement in the marketing, development, production, and delivery of technical training means for flight and engineering personnel operating Russian-made rotorcraft. Under this agreement the... Read more
25-Oct-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that its Bell 407 advanced flight training device has been qualified to Level 7 by the Federal Aviation Administration. “An increasing number of helicopter operators are recognizing the value, efficiency and effectiveness of training using FlightSafety’s new Level 7 qualified flight training devices as opposed to training in the... Read more
17-Oct-2010Source: Merlin Simulation
Merlin Simulation is pleased to announce the approval of its truly affordable, new generation Pro-Series R-22/44 AATD. The FTD may be housed in a trailer or a dedicated room within the training facility. New Generation means new features incorporating advanced technology, superior visual imagery, and true flight modeling previously found only in high end training... Read more
14-Oct-2010Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces the installation of advanced VITAL X visual systems in its fleet of full flight simulators and new Level 7 qualified flight training devices for helicopters manufactured by Bell, Eurocopter and Sikorsky. FlightSafety’s VITAL X visual system is optimized for training low level flight operations. It offers increased scene content, vastly improved weather... Read more
13-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
Grand Prairie, TX – At the 2010 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, American Eurocopter announced that Cook Children’s Medical Center has selected the company’s EC145 simulator training course to help its Air Methods pilots prepare for Inadvertent Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC). Cook Children’s purchased the aircraft in 2009 and it is... Read more
10-Oct-2010Source: American Eurocopter
October 8, 2010 Grand Prairie, TX – Today American Eurocopter unveiled the most technologically advanced, single-engine helicopter flight and mission simulator in the world. During a launch event in the company’s Training Center, more than 100 customers, industry personnel and media were on hand to view the new AS350 simulator and usher in a new... Read more
6-Oct-2010Source: CAE
CAE has announced at the Helitech Europe conference that it has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to deliver the pilot training ground school for the Eurocopter AS350 helicopter through a CAE SimfinityTM e-Learning program, enabling pilots to reduce their time at the training centre for both initial and recurrent training. Pilots who complete... Read more
30-Sep-2010Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has won defence contracts valued at more than C$75 million. Contracts include upgrading visual and display systems at the German Army Aviation School, renewing a long-term CF-18 systems engineering services agreement for the Canadian Forces, upgrading C-130J simulators for the U.K. Royal Air Force and upgrading a C-130H simulator for an... Read more
28-Sep-2010Source: Boeing
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Bell Helicopter, has delivered the sixth and final MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Device (CFTD) to the U.S. Marines. In the past year, the team has delivered five CFTDs to the Marines, as well as upgrades to two trainers delivered previously. The... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter, the internationally leading German-French-Spanish helicopter manufacturer, inaugurated a new building complex at its Aviation Training Academy today in the Marbachhöhe Technology Park near Kassel, Germany, as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. The ground-breaking for the 1,000 square meter building took place on April 13, meaning that the extension has been completed in only... Read more
22-Sep-2010Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Putting his foot on the wrong pedal during a helicopter lesson was the catalyst for entrepreneur Chris Ryan’s move into manufacturing helicopter simulators.... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Calcutta News
‘We have entered into a contract to train all the Bell helicopter pilots in India at this simulation centre which has boosted our confidence to eye the overseas market,’ HATSOFF chief executive officer Wing Commander (retd) C.D. Upadhyay said... Read more
16-Sep-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International, Inc. announces the launch of their new updated website. The site was redesigned to make it more user friendly, informative and to better reflect the full nature of the business. Visitors to the site will be able to search for flight training equipment based on aircraft type rather than product model, making it... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Christie Digital Systems
Christie®, the leader in simulation projection display and visualization solutions, announced that The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has selected the award-winning Christie Matrix StIM™ simulation projection system for a multi-million dollar program to upgrade an initial 18 Apache Longbow Crew Trainer (LCT) simulators. To date, ten simulators have been completely retrofitted, with additional LCTs contracted... Read more
15-Sep-2010Source: Deccan Herald
HAL’s helicopter training wing, Rotary Wing Academy, is in the process of acquiring simulators for its Schweizer 300C chopper.... Read more
10-Sep-2010Source: Ryan Aerospace
Launched at the I/ITSEC expo in Florida in December 2009, the Helimod Helicopter Simulator by Ryan Aerospace (Australia) has redefined “high quality / low cost helicopter simulation” by offering a reconfigurable unit that allows customers to change from one aircraft type to another in just minutes. This re-configurability along with its robust design, small footprint,... Read more
10-Sep-2010Source: Bluedrop Performance Learning
Montreal-based CAE Inc has awarded Bluedrop Performance Learning a contract to provide a comprehensive online (Computer Based Training) and classroom (Computer Aided Instruction) based courseware solution for the Boeing CH147F Chinook helicopter. This training will be developed in support of the Canadian Forces and will help pilots and other aircrew learn essential skills as part of... Read more
4-Sep-2010Source: CAE
CAE announced that the first CAE 3000 Series helicopter mission simulator, a Eurocopter AS350 B2 model located in Phoenix, Arizona, has been qualified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Level 7 flight training device credits. “This new CAE simulation capability offers the most immersive, mission-focused experience ever for the civil helicopter market in... Read more
2-Sep-2010Source: Bond Aviation Group
A £5 million training investment by Bond Aviation Group, the UK’s fastest growing family-owned helicopter service provider, has culminated in the graduation of ten pilots from its prestigious pilot ab-initio training scheme and the appointment of four apprentices from the company’s engineering apprenticeship programme. A significant part of the investment was used to create a... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: TSNTU Dynamic
Company TSNTU “Dynamics” is declared the winner of an auction of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation for the supply of two complex simulators crew of the Mi-8 (MTV-5). Information about the auction results posted on the official website of the Russian Federation Under the terms of the auction, both the simulator to... Read more
1-Sep-2010Source: Frasca
Frasca International is proud to announce that Bristow Academy, Aberdeen, Scotland has received dual qualification for their Frasca Built EC225 Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The EC225 FFS is the second certified helicopter device under JAA with both Level B FFS and Level III FTD approval. The first was Bristow’s S92 FFS, also built by Frasca,... Read more
16-Aug-2010Source: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently delivered the TOPSCENE® Tactical Terrain Visualization System, a mission planning and rehearsal software package, to the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) in support of operations in Afghanistan. U.K. helicopter forces based at RAF Odiham will use TOPSCENE® to perform mission rehearsal with greater realism than is possible with their... Read more
10-Aug-2010Source: Thales Training & Simulation
Neuilly-sur-Seine – Thales today announced that it has been selected by Eurocopter to produce a second N3 Dauphin flight simulator for its Dauphin helicopter. This simulator will be operational from 2012 at Eurocopter’s South East Asia facility. The N3 Dauphin flight simulator has been designed to meet the training needs of Eurocopter and its civil... Read more
3-Aug-2010Source: Eurocopter
Eurocopter is pleased to announce the introduction of the first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Dauphin AS365 N3 in South East Asia. The simulator is being developed and built in partnership with Thales and will be operational in Eurocopter South East Asia’s (ESEA) new training facility in Singapore by mid 2012. “Simulators are widely... Read more
21-Jul-2010Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Innovations, the technology development organization of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., has unveiled an X2 TechnologyTM Light Tactical Helicopter (LTH) simulator that will provide potential customers with a tangible experience of the significant benefits of X2 Technology. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX). X2 Technology combines an integrated suite of technologies to advance... Read more
21-Jul-2010Source: Indra
Indra, the premier IT company in Spain and a leading IT multinational in Europe, is working on the development of a new simulator supporting the EC225 passenger transport helicopter. The simulator will be implemented at Eurocopter UK’s service and training centre in Aberdeen (Scotland). The system, in its final development stage, will back up the... Read more
17-Jul-2010Source: American Eurocopter
At the Airborne Law Enforcement Association Annual Conference in Tucson, Arizona, American Eurocopter and ALEA announced that American Eurocopter’s new AS350 flight and mission training simulator will be used for ALEA’s Advanced Tactical Flight Officer training course. The course will be presented by ALEA staff at American Eurocopter’s Training Center in Grand Prairie, Texas. American... Read more
30-Jun-2010Source: DNA
This $66.2-million technology masterpiece is a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and simulation technology leader, CAE, Canada.... Read more
18-Jun-2010Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has won several recent military contracts valued at more than C$100 million, including a contract to perform a major upgrade to the Puma helicopter training program at CAE’s Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF) in the United Kingdom as well as a contract to build a new C-130H simulator for... Read more
26-May-2010Source: Bell
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy, announced that it has placed into service its new 429 Flight Training Device (FTD). This device, the first simulator for the 429 in the industry, was built to Level 7 specifications and is slated for FAA Level 6 certification by early 2011. Frasca International designed and built this state-of-the art... Read more
20-May-2010Source: Heli Aviation
Translation from German…Â (English anomalies to be addressed to Google please!) The Heli Trainer sets new standards in flight training. The flight simulator helicopter trainer is presented exclusively at the ILA. As part of the international air-leading trade fair presents the Heli Aviation GmbH together with KUKA Roboter GmbH and the Max Planck Institute for... Read more
