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Elite expands Australia footprint with Corsaire AS355 sim
Planned installation in Perth broadens CASA-approved training availability, expanding access to multi-engine and instrument instruction across Western Australia.
The simulator will be approved by CASA as a CAT B FSD2 device, enabling pilots to log credits across multiple licence pathways.
Read this story in our May/June 2026 printed issue.

Elite Simulation Solutions has delivered an S623T twin-engine AS355 helicopter simulator to Corsaire Aviation in Perth, Western Australia, expanding its presence in the country’s rotary training sector.

The device replicates the Airbus AS355 TwinStar and supports both ab-initio and advanced helicopter operations, enabling Corsaire Aviation to deliver instrument and multi-engine training within a single platform.

The addition strengthens Corsaire’s training capability while responding to sustained regional demand for high-fidelity, regulation-compliant simulation systems. Elite has supplied several helicopter simulators into Australia in recent years, reflecting continued investment in synthetic training infrastructure.

René Huddlestone, director of sales and marketing at Elite Simulation Solutions, says: “We are pleased to welcome Corsaire Aviation, a highly regarded operator, to Elite’s expanding customer base in Australia. As the premier helicopter flight training organisation on Australia’s west coast, Corsaire Aviation sets a high benchmark for training excellence, and we are proud to support its continued advancement through the integration of advanced simulation technology.”

Installation is scheduled for May 2026 at Corsaire Aviation’s Perth facility, with the system expected to enter training operations shortly afterwards.

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