ALSIM launches new Cirrus simulator
French aircraft simulator company ALSIM has confirmed the launch of its new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator and has recently installed the first two sims at Cirrus’ Vision Centre in Knoxville, Tennessee. ALSIM ALSR G7 is a replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 SR22 aircraft, offering a reliable and economic training solution for pilot licence training, as well as Cirrus aircraft familiarisation training. The simulator features the latest...
Diamond Aircraft buys Volocopter
Volocopter has been resuced by fellow German company Diamond Aircraft, which completed the acquisition of the eVTOL development company on 13 March. Having filed for insolvency in December 2024, Volocopter has been seeking a new investor and has now found it in Diamond Aircraft, which reportedly paid €11m for the company. Diamond says the reorganization of Volocopter will “broaden its aircraft and business portfolio into the...
Flight to Birmingham Airport ambition fulfilled
Having completed his momentous flight into Birmingham Airport on 05 February, Walsall resident Kevin Arblaster who has cerebral palsy is now focused on inspiring people with disabilities to get involved in aviation. Kevin, 54, touched down at Birmingham Airport in his four-seat Piper PA-28, marking a significant final entry in his first pilot logbook. Kevin who grew up under the flight path of Birmingham Airport had always dreamt of...
FlightPad recruiting sim operator/technician
Flight simulator pilot training and experiences provider FlightPad is recruiting for a Lead Operator & Technician to run the company’s B737 fixed-base simulator. FlightPad says the hands-on role is perfect for someone with a passion for aviation and customer service, who will be operating the simulator for public, training and corporate experiences. As a technician, the individual will also regularly maintain and upgrade the...
Nottingham City (Tollerton) airport residents given notice to quit
The owners of Nottingham City Airport have given notice to all residents to vacate by 06 June, marking the end of operations at the midlands airport. Truman Aviation, the operators of the airport, where given the news by majority site owner Vistry Group on 04 March, which plans to build houses on the general aviation airport despite not yet having received planning permission. In a statement sent to FTN, Vistry said: “With the...
Air League powered, gliding & electric flying scholarships
The application window for the Air League’s 2025 powered, gliding and electric flying scholarships is closing at the end of this month. With over £2m worth of flying scholarships and bursaries allocated over the past decade the Air League Educational Trust is continuing to showcase the aviation sector to the next generation of enthusiastic young people. To attract the talent of tomorrow the Air League provides many scholarships...
