There's a paradox in our industry, whilst we are in the business of training flightcrews, what is all too often neglected is the need to have appropriately trained staff to manage our FSTDs and to demonstrate our ability to maintain regulatory compliance. Properly trained staff for our FSTD operations shouldn't be an afterthought, but, sadly whether it be through lack of budgets or lack of suitable training courses, it often is. With this in mind at SIM OPS we have been putti

Preparing for EASA’s FCS Framework: What FSTD Operators and ATOs Need to Know About Opinion No 01/2025 The 19th of May this year was an...

Discover what simulator operators *should* expect from their FSTD supplier—not just what's offered. From spare parts and repairs to technical support and obsolescence planning, we outline the support commitments that truly matter over a device's lifetime.

EASA’s 2026 regulation makes information security management mandatory for aviation training organizations. Are you prepared?