ST Aerospace and Aerosim sign MOU to develop Advanced Maintenance Training Systems

Feb 17, 2012 17:00 JST

Source: Singapore Airshow

Singapore Airshow, Feb 17, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - ST Aerospace and Aerosim Technologies Inc. (Aerosim) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop advanced maintenance training systems. Together, the two companies will set up maintenance training centres globally at Aerosim academies, ST Aerospace's technical training centres and other locations.

Under the terms of the MoU, both parties will collaborate on the development of training curriculum, software and computer-based training (CBT) systems to support aircraft type training for Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350, A380, Boeing 737, 747, 767, 777, 787 and MD11. The training software will be engineered for basic engineering and type courses certified by Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and European Aviation Safety Agency, which will be used in both training centres globally.

"Aerosim is very excited with the opportunity to work with ST Aerospace on such an important project that will benefit technician training globally. We are faced with a global technician shortage, a problem that can only be solved by looking at alternative training methods and technologies," said Dave RAPLEY, CEO, Aerosim.

"This collaboration illustrates ST Aerospace's commitment to developing an advanced and robust maintenance training system for our training needs. With Aerosim's proven expertise in simulation training, we are confident that the technical specialists will benefit from the advanced simulation-based training solutions," said CHANG Cheow Teck, President, ST Aerospace.

The initial agreement includes a feasibility study and eventual statement of work to develop the new software, followed by a definitive agreement to deploy technician training globally.

About Aerosim

Aerosim (Aerosim Technologies Inc.) delivers leading edge training services and technologies that provide value through customised training solutions. The company is dedicated to innovation that is supported by a strong foundation of simulation-based training products in use with commercial air carriers and training organisations worldwide. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Aerosim has three major focus areas that include: Primary Pilot Training through Certified Flight Instructor at Aerosim Flight Academy, type rating services for initial and recurrent training through Aerosim Training Solutions and simulation-based technologies provided by Aerosim Technologies, which supports pilot training curricula. For more information, please visit www.aerosim.com.

About ST Aerospace

ST Aerospace (Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd) is the aerospace arm of ST Engineering. Operating a global MRO network with facilities in the Americas, Asia Pacific and Europe, it is the world's largest aircraft MRO provider with a global customer base that includes leading airlines, airfreight and military operators. ST Aerospace is an integrated service provider that offers a spectrum of maintenance and engineering services that include airframe, engine and component maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering design and technical services; and aviation materials and management services, including Total Aviation Support. ST Aerospace has a global staff strength of more than 8,000 engineers and technical specialists. Please visit www.staero.aero.

Media Contact:

Belinda Ng
AVP/Head, Corporate Communications
ST Aerospace
Tel: +65 6380 6176
Fax: +65 6280 8213
Email: belindang@stengg.com

Mark Sawyer
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Email: mark.sawyer@aerosim.com

Eduardo Carrasco
Vice President, Aerosim Flight Academy
Email: eduardo.carrasco@aerosimacademy.com

Source: Singapore Airshow
Sectors: Airlines