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Loft Dynamics Opens First Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub in North America

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO). The hub features the company's Airbus H125 VR Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD), offering a hands-on way for even more pilots and aviation leaders to experience the future of pilot training and the benefits of VR technology at a critical time for the aviation industry.

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  • Following FAA's Recent Purchase of Loft Simulators, LAPD Air Support Division Announces Intent to Purchase a Simulator to Strengthen Training Program
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Loft Dynamics (formerly VRM Switzerland), a leader in virtual reality (VR) flight simulation devices for pilots worldwide, today announced the opening of its first Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub and the company's first North American headquarters, located at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO).
  • Loft Dynamics expanded to North America in 2021, integrating its simulators at various flight schools, helicopter operators, and global regulatory organizations – from Airbus Helicopters to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Loft Dynamics' Santa Monica Virtual Reality Flight Simulation Hub is located at 3221 Donald Douglas Loop S, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
  • To learn more about the hub, or to experience Loft Dynamics' Airbus H125 simulator in person, book a demo .

Flight Simulator Market to increase by USD 2.84 billion during 2022-2027, Rising demand for cost-effective virtual training in the aviation industry to drive the growth - Technavio

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The flight simulator market size is expected to grow by USD 2.84 billion between 2022 and 2027.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The flight simulator market size is expected to grow by USD 2.84 billion between 2022 and 2027.
  • The market is segmented by Product Type (Military flight simulator and Commercial flight simulator), Platform (Rotary wing simulator, Fixed wing simulator, and UAV simulator), and Geography (North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa).
  • The rising demand for cost-effective virtual training in the aviation industry drives the flight simulator market.
  • The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions on the growth of the market.

PAN AM FLIGHT ACADEMY LAUNCHES MULTI CREW COOPERATION COURSE

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

MIAMI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan Am Flight Academy, a facility that specializes in training aviation professionals from around the world, has announced the addition of a new course to its curriculum. The new, Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) program is offered to international customers and complies with the requirements of South American and European regulations. Upon completion of the course, pilots will be proficient in multi-crew operations with a focus on operating safely in the National Airspace System under instrument flight rules.

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  • MIAMI, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pan Am Flight Academy, a facility that specializes in training aviation professionals from around the world, has announced the addition of a new course to its curriculum.
  • The new, Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) program is offered to international customers and complies with the requirements of South American and European regulations.
  • The Multi-Crew Cooperation Course consists of 45 hours of training, including 25 hours of instructor led ground training, and 20 hours of training in a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD).
  • "The aviation industry continues to demand more pilots," said Jeff Portanova, President of Pan Am Flight Academy.