Civil Aerospace - Commercial Simulation and Training
Training people how to operate and maintain today’s sophisticated aircraft as well as on-board and ground support systems can be very complex and costly. To be effective, the training environment must accurately simulate the features and capabilities of the actual systems in a wide range of operating scenarios. Commercial modeling, visual simulation, flight simulation, and computer-based training are the key methods used by this subsector.
The commercial simulation and training subsector provides training and simulations to people on how to operate and maintain today's high-technology systems. This subsector includes three key products and services:
- Commercial modeling and visual simulation
- Commercial flight simulation
- Commercial computer-based training (CBT) and e-learning
Training people how to operate and maintain today’s sophisticated aircraft as well as on-board and ground support systems can be very complex and costly. To be effective, the training environment must accurately simulate the features and capabilities of the actual systems in a wide range of operating scenarios. Commercial modeling, visual simulation, flight simulation, and computer-based training are the key methods used by this subsector.
This industry provides the design and manufacture of large flight simulators, visual systems, and flight training devices. These firms also provide innovative aviation training solutions built around interactive devices and computer-aided learning systems. An optimum balance of training effectiveness and the lowest possible cost is one of the key business drivers for this subsector.
Industry Players:
Notable players and manufacturers in the commercial simulation and training subsector include:
- AXIS Flight Training Systems (Austria)
- CAE Inc., (Canada)
- FlightSafety International (FSI) (United States),
- Frasca International, Inc.
- Havelsan (Turkey)
- Indra Sistemas in Spain
- L-3 Communications - Link Simulation & Training Division
- Mechtronix Systems (Canada)
- Rockwell Collins
- Thales Training & Simulation (France and UK)
Industry Analysis & Trends:
The global aircrew training market is roughly 20 times the size of the simulator market itself. Today every aviation training operation is faced with cost challenges, increased competition, changing regulations, and the need to increase pilot throughput. Flight training devices (FTDs) are a proven, effective way to lower the cost of aircrew training. The future focus of aviation training will be on improving the effectiveness of the classroom learning environment for pilots and maintenance crews. As well, much of what is currently being done in the classroom will be delivered via distance learning over the Internet.
The future recovery of the global airline industry will accelerate the entry of new aircraft types into the fleets of the world’s major airlines as older models are retired. This introduction of new aircraft, along with the demand for aircraft to service emerging markets in China and elsewhere, will drive increased demand for simulation-based training of aircrews, maintenance personnel, and ground operators. Reducing the cost of flight simulation and training will be the key to market growth. The industry also needs to implement and provide solutions that can accommodate the ramifications of changing and new regulatory requirements.
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