Cirrus Aviation, an FAA Part 141 flight school located in Sarasota, Florida, and French flight simulator developer Alsim have agreed a strategic alliance designed to fuel ongoing expansion and address the increase in demand from the North American aviation market. A key component of this partnership involves the establishment of a new facility located in the southeastern region of the United States.

Over the past several years, Alsim has experienced remarkable success, securing approximately 50 new customers in Canada and the United States since mid-2017. This continued growth and increasing market demand have prompted Alsim to join forces with Cirrus Aviation to further promote its flight training devices to both existing and potential customers, while ensuring exceptional customer service and support.

By establishing a US facility in partnership with Cirrus Aviation, Alsim aims to provide unparalleled support, technical expertise and enhanced services to customers throughout the continent. This collaborative effort will bolster the delivery of high-quality flight training solutions, cementing the combined strengths of Alsim and Cirrus Aviation in the North American market.

Cirrus director Nayda Cattin says: "This partnership is a natural fit that allows us to share the success of integrating these machines into the training environment in order to efficiently meet the growing demand for pilot training."

Alsim president and CEO Jean-Paul Monnin adds: "This alliance will empower us to better serve our customers, provide comprehensive technical services and expand our market presence in North America."