Aeroméxico Connect, SF Airlines of China and S7 Airlines of Russia Purchase Simulators from FlightSafety
NEW YORK (August 28, 2017) – FlightSafety International announces that Aeroméxico Connect will acquire its second full flight simulator for the Embraer E190 aircraft from FlightSafety.
The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator is scheduled to be installed at the Aeroméxico Training Center in Mexico City during the 2nd quarter of 2018.
“We are pleased that Aeroméxico Connect has selected FlightSafety to build a second full flight simulator for the Embraer E190 aircraft,” said John Van Maren, Vice President, Simulation Products and Services. “FlightSafety also provides the airline with pilot training for Embraer E190 aircraft at our Learning Centers. This demonstrates FlightSafety’s ability to deliver a full range of the highest quality training services and products that meet the specific needs of our Customers.”
“For Aeroméxico, safety is our number one priority. We are constantly searching for the latest technological innovations in order to train our staff with the best tools. FlightSafety allows us to access a state-of-the-art equipment to provide a highly qualified training and therefore a safer flight. This acquisition reflects our commitment to customers and staff to deliver the best service and a modern simulator for a complete training program”, said Rafael Suarez, Vice President, Flight Operations, Aeroméxico.
The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulators are designed to replicate the exact flight and performance characteristics of the aircraft they represent. They offer a highly modular and ergonomic design and a completely new instructor operating station. FS1000 simulators are designed for maximum reliability, ease of maintenance and support. The simulator being built for Aeroméxico Connect will be equipped with a FlightSafety VITAL 1100 Visual System that provides unprecedented fidelity, highly detailed mission specific imagery, and exceptional environmental effects. Training benefits also include a whole-Earth environment and worldwide database that incorporates latest terrain information with geo-specific satellite images.
Aeroméxico Connect is the regional airline of Groupo Aeroméxico S.A. de C.V. which also owns Aeroméxico Airlines. Aeroméxico Connect operates Embraer ERJ-145 and E190 aircraft, with crew bases in Mexico City, Monterrey, and Tijuana. The airline offers more than 300 scheduled flights daily to Mexico, the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.
SF Airlines of China has also purchased a full flight simulator for the Boeing 757-200F aircraft.
The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator is scheduled to be installed at the SF Airlines training facility in Shenzhen, China late next year.
“We are honored that SF Airlines has signed an agreement with FlightSafety to build a Boeing 757 full flight simulator,” said John Van Maren, Vice President, Simulation Products and Services. “A growing number of airlines and government agencies and around the world appreciate the many advantages FlightSafety offers as an industry-leading supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays.”
“As one of the top cargo airlines, SF Airlines operates the largest freighter fleet in China and always attaches great importance to pilot training. FlightSafety is a time-honored simulator manufacturer. We believe its product will have high level reliability and fidelity, thus shall be of great help to the pilot training of SF Airlines,” said Miao Ligang, Director of Business Development Department of SF Airlines.
FlightSafety FS1000 simulators feature tightly integrated computer hardware and software across subsystems which allow for more accurate and higher fidelity simulation. They offer a new multi-function instructor operating station designed to enhance the effectiveness of training by providing an intuitive interface, scalable graphics, and large multi touch displays. The simulators are equipped with FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system and electric motion control and cueing.
FlightSafety has delivered more than 140 simulators for commercial aircraft to date. They include a variety of devices for aircraft manufactured by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer and are utilized by airlines in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North and South America.
SF Airlines Co., Ltd. is an air cargo company and member of the S.F. Express Group based at Bao'an International Airport in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. The airline provides services throughout Asia using its fleet of over 40 Boeing aircraft.
S7 Airlines of Russia has ordered a full flight simulator for the Embraer E170 aircraft.
The new FlightSafety FS1000 simulator is scheduled to enter service at the S7 Airlines training facility located at the Moscow Domodedovo airport in Russia late next year.
“We appreciate the confidence and trust S7 Airlines has placed in FlightSafety,” said John Van Maren, Vice President Simulation Products and Services. “This agreement with S7 Airlines reinforces FlightSafety’s position as an expert in the design, manufacture, and support of advanced training equipment that meets the highest standards for quality and reliability.”
“We continue to expand the S7 Airlines’ fleet with our plan to add 17 Embraer E170 aircraft. Acquiring a FlightSafety International full flight simulator will give our pilots the opportunity to train in Russia under the supervision of experienced instructors at the S7 Training Center, the largest in Eastern Europe. The simulator will be equipped with an advanced visual system that brings flights as close as possible to real conditions. The instructor station provides tools to recreate any condition and to help pilots master all the skills required,” said Vladimir Obyedkov, CEO of S7 Airlines.
The advanced technology systems incorporated into the FlightSafety FS1000 simulator being built for S7 Airlines are designed to enhance performance, increase availability, and lower life cycle costs compared to previous-generation devices. They include FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system, electric motion control and cueing, and a new multi-function Instructor Operating Station that features an intuitive interface, scalable graphics, and large multi touch displays.
S7 Airlines operates a fleet of 72 aircraft. The airline operates flights to some 100 destinations in 28 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with an extensive network in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
FlightSafety has delivered more than 140 simulators for commercial aircraft to date. They include a variety of devices for aircraft manufactured by Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Embraer and are utilized by airlines around the world.
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than 1.4 million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
