Coptersafety expands in Helsinki as it responds to demand

The expansion of Coptersafety's Helsinki training centre will accommodate the three new Level D full flight simulators ordered last year, including a third AW139 full flight simulator from TRU Simulation.

March 21, 2026   Full report

One Air makes Tecnam selection for training

One Air's Tecnam fleet already consists of eight P2008JC MKII Premium and one P2006T MKII Premium. With the delivery of the four P2008JC NGs and a P2006T NG, its total Tecnam fleet will reach 14 aircraft.

March 21, 2026   Full report

DRF Akademie strengthens H145 training with Reiser simulator

An Airbus H145 D3 training device has received German regulator qualification, strengthening pilot training capacity and supporting DRF Luftrettung’s aeromedical helicopter operations.

March 16, 2026   Full report

Semper to operate certified Bell training facility

Certifying Semper Fly as a Bell training organisation will provide B206B customers with options for training locations while maintaining the same standards as the Forth Worth, Texas-based Bell Training Academy.

March 16, 2026   Full report

Leonardo and LifeFlight collaborate on academy

The academy will support pilots, aircrew, doctors, nurses, paramedics and offshore personnel training together alongside experienced instructors in high-fidelity environments replicating real-world operational conditions.

March 15, 2026   Full report

Incoming Coptersafety CFI Peuraniemi is up to the task

Eetu Peuraniemi, who has been Coptersafety lead H145 TRI, will now take on the role of Coptersafety's chief flight instructor. He has been part of Coptersafety for over a decade, including as head trainer 2015-2017.

March 15, 2026   Full report

Entrol AW169 device makes its way to New Zealand

Two simulators feature a geo-specific database of New Zealand, including strategic hubs like Ardmore Airport and Whangarei Airport, along with tactical helipads. This allows crews to build muscle memory.

March 10, 2026   Full report

Loft launches Nepal helicopter safety training with Airbus

A month-long Kathmandu programme uses Loft Dynamics VR simulation to strengthen mountain flying skills for Nepali helicopter pilots operating in demanding high-altitude environments.

March 9, 2026   Full report

Tecnam P2006T NG will boost Canavia training programmes

The Tecnam enhances Canavia's multi-engine training operations and supports the academy's long term growth strategy. The integration of this twin-engine aircraft brings several key benefits to the academy and its cadets.

March 7, 2026   Full report

GHS brings Entrol Bell 412 sim into service

The configuration delivered to GHS goes beyond standard flight training, incorporating a mixed reality hoist operator station and an external mirror system, to enable training for rescue ops, vital for safety.

March 7, 2026   Full report