Quantcast
Explore Japan for free? Japan Airlines offers free domestic flights to foreign travelers
Delta named Official Airline Partner of Birmingham City Football Club
American Airlines to Cut These Routes to Las Vegas, Orlando, and More — Here's Why
Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, expanding benefits and choice for travelers
Southwest wouldn't really start charging for bags — right?
JD Power ranked this Midwest airport as the best among largest airports in North America
Air Canada could begin suspending flights soon as strike deadline nears
JetBlue's new ticket policy entitles every passenger to a carry-on bag
Why United Airlines’ CEO makes as few decisions as possible
American invests in the future of aviation maintenance with new jobs, additional work
DOT probe seeks to determine if frequent flyer programs are fair to travelers
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger starts vaping
Russian Airline Wants $100 Million From Canada for Seizing Its Giant Cargo Plane
Here's where American Airlines is adding flights to Europe in summer 2025
Major airline grounds Airbus A350 fleet, citing faulty engine component
Airline CEO wants airports to cap passengers at 2 alcoholic drinks to limit on-board disruptions
Regulator cuts Malaysia Airlines' air operator certificate duration after probe
United Airlines flight attendants are prepared to strike. Here's why it's still unlikely.
2 workers killed, 1 injured in tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines shop in Atlanta
Emirates Will Buy 5 Airbus A380s From Lessor For $200 Million
Delta Air Lines named official airline of the WNBA
Pair Of C-Suite Officials Depart Wheels Up
LAX Receives Final Cars for People Mover Train
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears Justice Department hurdle, now faces DOT
Alaska Airlines flight attendants reject new contract, union says there's 'more work to do'
Elliott Investment To Push For 10 New Boardroom Directors At Southwest Airlines
Alaska Air Backs JetZero Blended-Wing Design
AI in Aviation Line Maintenance: A Strategic Response to Delays, Satisfaction, and Staffing Challenges
Air taxi service plans for 2026 Los Angeles launch at USC, SoFi and LAX
VistaJet Flight Brings Home Americans in Prisoner Swap

FlightSafety expands G650 training amid growing demand

Policy
Webp 898vmm0ovyiogs3i4ise06qknsub
Aviation International News | Aviation International News

FlightSafety International continues to advance its training programs for the Gulfstream G650 aircraft, maintaining a long-standing partnership with Gulfstream that dates back 50 years. This collaboration allows FlightSafety to develop simulators and training modules up to two years before a new model is certificated, providing accurate and timely information to customers.

"Our 50-year partnership with Gulfstream provides unparalleled pre-certification access to engineering and data," said Nathan Speiser, FSI executive vice president of sales and marketing. He highlighted that the company's G700 simulators received Level C interim certification almost a year before the aircraft's official certification in March 2024.

Richard Meikle, FSI executive vice president of operations, explained how FlightSafety assists in developing simulators by using Gulfstream's cockpit layouts and flight test data. "Once they’ve built the cockpit layout, then we’ll build a copy using the same components," he said.

Get the Newsletter
Sign-up to receive weekly round up of news from Sky Industry News
By submitting, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By providing your phone number you are opting in and consenting to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages, including automated texts, to that number from our short code. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to end. SMS opt-in will not be sold, rented, or shared.

FSI offers over 45 G650-specific pilot and maintenance courses across various locations in the United States and Europe. These courses benefit from high-fidelity systems knowledge directly from Gulfstream. "We’re situated on the Gulfstream campus just across the airport from the engineering research and development group," Meikle added.

FlightSafety also trains Gulfstream's own pilots on their aircraft. "Gulfstream sends their test, production, and demo pilots to us for training," Meikle stated.

The company has developed specialty courses like controller pilot data link communication (CPDLC) and advanced upset prevention recovery training (UPRT), among others. Additionally, FlightSafety instructors maintain currency on airframes by flying as contract pilots, allowing them to share insights with clients.

Speiser noted that customers often reach out with technical questions after completing their initial training because they recognize FlightSafety as an expert resource: "They may have been in for recurrent training three months ago... 'man, I really know who the expert is – it’s FlightSafety.'"

In response to increased demand for pilots and maintenance personnel post-pandemic, FlightSafety has implemented changes in scheduling methodologies to increase capacity. Clients can attend online ground school through LiveLearning before hands-on simulator sessions at Learning Centers.

"We’ve implemented some changes in our scheduling methodologies that have dramatically increased capacity," said Meikle regarding accommodating more trainees.

FlightSafety also collaborates with GE Aerospace for insights into flight operational quality assurance (FOQA) data points which help enhance curricula addressing industry issues like runway excursions.

With global airline capacity returning to pre-pandemic levels by late 2023, there is heightened demand for initial training as business aviation grows alongside commercial airlines struggling with staffing shortages due partly due pandemic-related shifts within industries outside aviation itself.

Organizations Included in this History
More News

American Airlines experienced a temporary grounding of all flights on Christmas Eve due to a "technical issue," as reported by the BBC.

Dec 24, 2024

As the new year approaches, many individuals are considering resolutions to enhance their lives.

Dec 24, 2024

The United States Air Force is advancing its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, aiming to develop the first sixth-generation fighter jet.

Dec 24, 2024

Airlines worldwide are gearing up to offer free WiFi services to their passengers in 2025.

Dec 24, 2024

Supersonic combustion propels hypersonic scramjets, enabling them to travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5.

Dec 24, 2024

United Airlines is set to resume a regional connection between Rhinelander, Wisconsin, and Chicago using Bombardier jets operated by SkyWest Airlines.

Dec 24, 2024