AVTECH Acquires New B-737 NG Simulator for 4D Flight Research

Sweden-based AVTECH has acquired a B-737 NG (next generation) simulator that will be used to conduct research and demonstrations on four-dimensional trajectory (4DT) flight operations that includes time.

The new Cockpitsonic simulator will be equipped with GE Aviation's latest FMS (flight management system) equipment and will be certified to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) FNPT (flight navigation procedures trainer) II level standards.  It will be located in a new facility at AVTECH's headquarters, in Åkersberga north of Stockholm, in April. The facility will have room for three simulators as well as support facilities for development and evaluation.

AVTECH and GE Aviation have collaborated on 4DT development since 2004 when AVTECH's original AASES (airborne ATM systems engineering simulator) development simulator was established.  03-02-2008.

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