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Emirates selects Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI for flight training

eNethersole — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:40:45 +0000

EFTA has ordered three twin engine training aircraft DA42-VI and its corresponding flight simulator from Diamond Aircraft.

The AUSTRO jet-fuel powered twin engine 4-seater DA42-VI will be the flagship for multi engine piston (MEP) training at Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central Airport in support of the Emirates’ National Cadet Pilot Programme.

Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi, Vice President Emirates Flight Training Academy, said: “Our new fleet from Diamond Aircraft is part of our larger strategic intent for our cadet programme. It helps us design a bridging MEP programme for cadets to gain more flying experience while progressing from a single engine to a light jet aircraft. It strengthens our offering and makes it more unique, rounded and robust. Our cadets will benefit hugely as they gain experience on three different types of aircraft, even before they’re licensed. The new fleet also helps us go above and beyond on complying with the new GCAA guidelines. The DA42-VI is reliable, eco-friendly and a practical platform for MEP training. We’re confident we’ve made the right choice.”

“We are thrilled that our DA42-VI is the choice for Emirate’s flight training. This, once again, solidifies the aircraft’s position as the industry leading multi engine piston trainer,” said Liqun (Frank) Zhang, CEO Diamond Aircraft Austria. “With Emirates we are adding another premier flight academy to our long list of renowned training operators and are looking forward to support them with the most advanced and eco-friendly aircraft available on the market today.”

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Thu, 23/03/2023 - 12:00

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Simaero launches programmes specifically designed for Indian pilots

eNethersole — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:41:32 +0000

These ratings will meet Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) standards, in Simaero’s Paris Training Centre.

Each one of the Type-Rating comprehensive training programmes is designed to provide pilots with the knowledge and skills needed to operate the specific aircraft type, including both theoretical and practical training – base-training excluded. Courses and timings have been optimised to give trainees their best chances at completing the program successfully, the type- rating certificate being mandatory for pilots seeking to fly the relevant aircraft type within an Indian airline.

"We are excited to launch these new Type Rating Programmes,” said Patrice Galinier, Simaero Group training director. “Each syllabus of our EASA-approved programmes has been adapted to meet DGCA standards per aircraft type. It has been a request from many individual Indian pilots for a long time, and we are glad to finally provide them with a solution to help them meet their career goals in Indian Aviation."

Special Summer Deals to participate in these new High-Quality Training Programmes

To mark the launch of these new programmes, Simaero is offering an attractive Summer Deal package for individual Indian pilots, which includes accommodation with meal options, making it easier for them to focus on their training during the approximately 35 to 40 days that the programme lasts.

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Tue, 21/03/2023 - 12:00

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Global aviation training provider Simaero has launched new programmes specifically designed for Indian pilots seeking EASA A320, B737 NG, and ATR 72-600 Type Ratings.

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ATR scholarships to fuel Africa’s second century of aviation talent

eNethersole — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:41:46 +0000

ATR course scholarships enable future or young aviation professionals to access one of the acclaimed AviAssist safety courses in Africa for free. The Foundation’s priority is to fuel Africa’s second century of aviation safety talent and innovation by providing access to professional development opportunities to promising students.

“The partnership with ATR for AviAssist course scholarships is an exceptional opportunity for students with proof of dedication to an aerospace career. The future and young professionals selected for ATR scholarships are forging themselves a way into Africa’s aviation industry," said Tom Kok, director of the AviAssist Foundation. “Often, our courses will be the first opportunity for those youngsters to gain access to short professional development courses and engage with professionals from across Africa. In the awarding decisions, the award committee will give preference to females in support of much needed diversity in our industry.“

The course scholarships will be awarded to future and young professionals from the country that hosts an AviAssist event. That way, recipients of the scholarships do not face travel and accommodation costs. In addition to receiving the course scholarship, the scholarship recipients will receive a voucher for aviation books from the Aircraft Technical Book company, one of the world’s largest wholesalers to Aviation Maintenance colleges. Scholarship recipients will also be subscribed for life to the Foundation’s SafetyFocus magazine.

“Africa’s aviation industry is growing and this requires lots of well-trained, motivated new aviators in different domains such as maintenance, flight operations or cabin crew”, commented ATR’s regional flight safety director Géraud de Rivals-Mazeres. “As the leader in the regional aviation market, it is essential for ATR to support the Next Generation Aviation Professionals in Africa to improve flight safety in the regions we serve. This scholarship is one of the ways in which ATR invests in those future aviators”.

All information about the scholarships and the application process will be entirely run through the Foundation’s website. The decision of the Foundation is final, and no correspondence will be entered into concerning the award of a scholarship.

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Mon, 13/03/2023 - 12:00

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The AviAssist Foundation has launched the ATR course scholarship programme for future and young aviators in Africa.

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Ethiopian Aviation Academy upgraded to university level

eNethersole — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:36:04 +0000

The university has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields.

The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training programs such as pilot, aircraft technician, cabin crew, airline sales and services, and other trainings. After it was upgraded to a university level, it has launched degree programs such as BSc degree in Aeronautical Engineering, BSc degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, BSc degree in Aviation Management, BA degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management, and MBA in Aviation Management.

As a member of the Ethiopian Airlines Group which includes Ethiopian Airports, Ethiopian MRO Services, Ethiopian Inflight Services and Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, the university offers programs with advanced curriculums which are taught by faculty and industry practitioners.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “After continuous breakthrough expansion and investment, the upgrading of the 65 years old Ethiopian Aviation Academy to a University level offering several degree programmes is yet another milestone in the long and successful journey of our airline, and will maintain its leadership in the industry. The University is committed to develop skilled workforce by offering undergraduate and postgraduate aviation programs. The University is expected to produce highly skilled aviation professionals and leaders that meet the growing human resource needs of Ethiopian Airlines Group and other airlines in the region”

Ato Kassie Yimam, managing director of Ethiopian Aviation University added: “We are happy to announce that our 65 years old Academy, which is the secret behind the success of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has transitioned to a university offering degree programs accepting both Ethiopian and international students. The University will continue to contribute to the rapidly growing aviation sector of Ethiopia in particular and the continent at large.”

It is to be recalled that the Ethiopian Aviation Academy inaugurated a new training centre in Hawassa city last month.

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Ansett Aviation Training launches new simulator training centre in Dubai

eNethersole — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:03:45 +0000

Ansett Aviation Training has chosen Dubai, located in the United Arab Emirates, as the perfect location to best serve airline demand and will launch its operations with an EASA certified ATR72-600 full flight simulator in June 2023.

The Ansett operation will be located within the Dynamic Advanced Training Centre in the Dubai South aviation precinct. The state-of-the-art facility will offer world-class training to pilots and flight crew across the Middle East, Africa, India and beyond.

AAT’s new operation in Dubai is part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality aviation training to airlines through its network of 6 training centres globally. With a team of experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities, the new location will be well positioned to meet the growing demand for aviation training in the region.

Ansett Aviation Training's CEO Mark Delany said “We are excited to be establishing our Dubai centre to support the increasing training requirements of the airlines across the region. We look forward to bringing the Ansett brand to Dubai with the customer centric partnership approach we are proud of.”

Aircraft manufacturer ATR shared the following “ATR welcomes the arrival of Ansett's ATR72-600 sim to support ATR operators in the region.”

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Thu, 02/03/2023 - 12:00

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Australian headquartered Ansett Aviation Training (AAT), has launched a new full flight simulator training centre for airlines and pilots in Dubai.

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Emirates to open new pilot training centre

eNethersole — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:02:15 +0000

The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft. facility is slated to open in March 2024.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, said: “This US$ 135 million investment to build a new pilot training centre will ensure Emirates' readiness to commence its pilot training ahead of the delivery of its new aircraft fleet starting from 2024. The building will be equipped with the latest, technologically advanced simulators to provide the best training for pilots, while using solar power to reduce energy consumption.”

The new building will be adjacent to the existing Emirates Training Facilities in Dubai, which will provide a great integration and close proximity to all the other pilot training centres.

Pilot trainees will also benefit from being able to set-up and configure the cockpit environment using bespoke devices as part of the pilot training module and upload the data to the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) prior to commencing their training session. This innovative, first-of-its-kind concept is designed to shorten the trainee’s preparatory time inside the simulator, help them maintain focus and take full advantage of the training duration.

With the addition of the new building to Emirates’ existing training colleges in Dubai, the airline will have the potential to expand its pilot training capacity by 54% per year. Across the airline’s training buildings, Emirates' pilots will have increased flexibility and facilities to hone their flying skills with 17 full flight simulator bays offering a capacity of more than 130,000 training hours a year.

In line with the scheduled delivery of Emirates’ first Airbus A350 aircraft, the airline’s newest training college will commence training its first batch of A350 pilots by June 2024.

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Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate six Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft.

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VisionSafe partners with Dynamic Advanced Training in Dubai

eNethersole — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:42:52 +0000

The partnership will showcase EVAS (Emergency Vision Assurance System) as a critical safety initiative during a blinding cockpit smoke emergency.

EVAS is the only solution for this dangerous and potentially catastrophic event that allows a pilot to view their instruments and flight path when visibility in the cockpit is compromised with smoke. Dynamic Advanced Training, the leading independent safety training centre in Dubai, offers their customers reality‐based training to prepare for any worst case scenario while flying.

“EVAS is critical to cockpit safety and its importance best seen during a true situational and real life flying simulation. Dynamic Advanced Training has developed a game changing training experience that entertains while you learn and offers this in a state‐of‐the‐art facility” said Chris Skurat, vice president of sales and strategic partnerships at VisionSafe.

Mark Kammer, Operations Director for Dynamic Advanced Training adds, “Dynamic’s reality‐based training philosophy was developed for aircrew to make sense and effective use of their training, leading to superior training outcomes. By creating and facilitating realistic scenarios including all sensory inputs, aircrew are motivated to mesh knowledge and motor skills and be able to confidently apply this when a situation calls upon it. The conventional attention and focus on cockpit fire/smoke training is fairly modest. Therefore, we have equipped our Full Motion Cabin Simulator with EVAS for pilots to experience blinding cockpit smoke and learn how easily and effectively installed units can mitigate what may otherwise be a catastrophic event. Experiencing why and knowing how is the most valuable form of training. Seeing is more than just believing.”

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Avion to supply eight A320 Full Flight Simulators for India’s Gen24 Flybiz

eNethersole — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:12:24 +0000

The new centre is scheduled to open in July, with two Avion A320 simulators being shipped to India and certified by the Indian civil aviation authority, DGCA. The remaining six simulators will be delivered within eighteen months.

The agreement followed the announcement of the acquisition of Avion Group and Avion Simulators in the Netherlands by the Gen24 Group of India.

Manoj Pandey, CEO of Gen24 Group, said: “Avion’s unique simulator design combined with the team’s expertise offers a great opportunity for Gen24 to rapidly expand our footprint in professional flight training and simulator manufacturing. The synergies shared between Gen24 and Avion make it an ideal acquisition and impeccable match.”

The companies have agreed to further enhance Avion’s R&D activities by developing a Full Flight Simulator for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, developing new functions like lesson plans, debrief tool and a 2.1 software update for the Airbus A320 simulator. To support the enhanced R&D programme, Avion will expand its team in the coming months.

“We are thrilled Avion has become part of a strong industrial group with a clear ambition to be a knowledge leader in the flight training industry. This will enable Avion to develop its portfolio of products and grow market share accordingly”, says Erik Varwijk, outgoing CEO of Avion.

The Avion Flight Training Center at London Luton Airport will continue its operations, and further expansion of this center will be investigated.

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Thu, 09/02/2023 - 12:00

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Gen24 Flybiz, based in Mumbai, has entered into an agreement with Avion to supply eight Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators.

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Gen24 Flybiz, an upcoming Flight Training Company based in Mumbai (India), has entered into an agreement with Avion to supply eight Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulators.

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Emirati Graduates complete Phase I of Space Workshops

eNethersole — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:50:51 +0000

The Space Workshops took place from January 23rd to February 3rd and was held at the Dubai Expo City. The programme was designed to bring together young nationals from fields related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for an intense two-week training course. The goal of the program was to foster the development of national talent in space sciences and technologies, and to help cultivate the next generation of leaders in the field.

The academic component of the Space Workshops program focused on exploring the impact of the space environment on mission design. The programme was delivered in a traditional auditorium setting, with a combination of lectures, interactive discussion sessions, and educational games. Participants were also given opportunities to engage in online reviews, hands-on exploration experiences, and assessments to better understand the fundamental considerations involved in space missions and the different components of spacecrafts. The workshop was designed to be an immersive and comprehensive educational experience, aimed at providing participants with a solid foundation in the principles of space science and technology. The workshop highlighted the solar system, the sun and planets, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky's theories, the founder of Soviet space science, and Robert Goddard, the rocket science pioneer.

The workshop also touched on space sensors, Earth's electromagnetic field and the magnetosphere, and Newton's laws of motion. The academic workshop also focused on moving from Earth to space, building space tools, electronics manufacturing and packaging techniques, visual and mechanical design, as well as navigation and data processing. The workshop also included a series of scientific training and discussion sessions with the participants culminating in individual presentations on space topics of interest.

Participants highly praised the workshop and the role of the UAE Space Agency in encouraging Emirati students to pursue space sciences to ensure the sustainability of this vital sector. Participation certificates were given at the conclusion of Phase I of the Space Workshops.

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Wed, 08/02/2023 - 12:00

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The first group of Emirati graduates has successfully completed the first phase of a new programme launched by the UAE Space Agency.

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Ethiopian Airlines boosts pilot growth with second aviation academy campus

eNethersole — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 10:44:57 +0000

The new centre will serve as the second campus for Ethiopian Aviation Academy and will currently be providing pilot trainee programs. The facility accommodates different types of classrooms, three training simulators, three aircraft parking and workshop hangars, trainees’ and instructors’ dorm rooms, a cafeteria and sports ground for various sport types.

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are truly happy to see the inauguration of our Aviation Academy second training centre in Hawassa. As Africa’s giant in the aviation industry, we are determined to reach more people who dream of becoming aviation professionals and enrich our continent with qualified personnel who will take Africa’s aviation to the next level. From the day it has been established more than six decades back, our aviation academy has been producing the best aviation professionals who are competitive at a global level. With our second training centre open now, more trainees will have the chance to realize their dreams and that is a huge achievement for us.”

He added: “Apart from the basic Aviation courses, the training centre will be offering various customer service and leadership trainings for companies in Hawassa and South regional states, contributing for their success.”

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