The US Air Force (USAF) is upgrading its experimental, autonomous X-62 VISTA aircraft with advanced radar and mission systems to expand artificial intelligence flight testing and combat-relevant experimentation.
Flight Simulators
An ex-British Airways (BA) Boeing 747 cockpit simulator has been listed for sale at £440,000, giving aviation fans a rare chance to own a genuine top-deck training section once used by the UK flag carrier.
KLM (KL) has officially introduced the first Airbus A350 flight simulator in the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its preparations for the arrival of the A350 aircraft at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in late 2026.
SWISS begins Airbus A350 pilot training at LAT CH Opfikon, preparing for fleet renewal and first A350-900 service in 2025.
Embraer and FlightSafety International have introduced a state-of-the-art Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, they have set their sights on introducing another European simulator by 2024.