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MONTREAL, - Mechtronix Systems, a division of
Mechtronix World Corp., the fastest growing and third leading provider of
flight training equipment in the world, today announced the successful
certification of the Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) recently installed at Ben Air
Flight Academy (BAFA). The unit, located at Antwerp in Belgium, is configured
as a large twin-engine jet aircraft and has been certified FNPT II MCC under
EASA regulation by the Service Public Fédéral Mobilité et Transport; it will
also be used for Phase 2 of the MPL Program.
The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is equipped with a conversion kit to
commercial turboprop and fully functional FMS, EFIS, TCAS, EGPWS, weather
radar, and offers exceptional Full Flight Simulator comparable visual system
fidelity featuring a 180 degrees Field of View. These features will allow
students to familiarize themselves with the automated flight deck as well as
the performance and speeds of today's modern jet aircraft.
"The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM), our second Mechtronix' unit, is the ideal
tool to prepare our students to the jet environment", stated Mr. Marc
Kegelaers, CEO of BAFA. "While training for MCC, they will get familiar with
modern automated jet environments. Mechtronix' Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is
the best device we have found available on the market to introduce the EFIS
environment and the functionalities of the FMS. This is a considerable
advantage to our students and our academy as our pilots will be more
knowledgeable and proficient, while we are maximizing our price/training
capability ratio".
"We are honored to be once again associated to BAFA", said Mechtronix'
President and COO Mr. Xavier Hervé. "The Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM) is a clever
choice for any training organization that wishes to bridge the gap between
general and commercial aviation. We have based this trainer on advanced
systems developed through building Full Flight Simulators and we have
packaged them in a flight training device. As a result, the end user is
training on a device that has the same fidelity as a full flight when it
comes to avionics and systems. Another example of the quality of the XJ is
that it is fitted with the same Image Generator as the one in our full
flights, which brings an unmatched image quality for a FTD. We trust BAFA
will attract the new generation of pilots with this high quality training
device".
About Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA)
With its headquarters at Antwerp International Airport and flight
operations at Ostend International Airport, the Ben Air Flight Academy (BAFA)
is a Flight Training Organization recognized by the Belgian CAA. Airline
Transport Pilots, Professional Pilots, Flight Instructors and Private Pilots
are all trained at BAFA. BAFA combines over 25 years of experience in
training professional pilots with a modern, dynamic and professional
approach. Backed by the Investment Company FinCo, BAFA has embarked on an
ambitious investment program which so far has lead to the purchase of nine
"all Glass Cockpit" trainer aircraft, an Ascent(R) FNPTII flight Simulator
and now the Ascent(R) XJ Trainer(TM). As a result, BAFA has grown to become
the leading Flight Training Organization on the Belgian market. The many
former BAFA trainees who have in the meantime developed careers as commercial
aviation pilots are now employed by all the Belgian airline companies and
many foreign ones including Brussels Airlines, DHL, Jetair Flight, Thomas
Cook, TNT, VLM, Ryanair, EasyJet, Tyrolean, Flying Group, ASL and others. For
more information, please visit www.bafa.be.
About Mechtronix Systems Inc.
Mechtronix Systems Inc. (Mechtronix Systems), a division of MWC,
specializes in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training
Devices for general, business and commercial aviation. Fuelled by 20+ years
of passion and dedication, we belong to the top-three of the global flight
simulation and training market with a presence in America, Europe and Asia.
Based in Montreal, Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from
full flight simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry
standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. To
support our worldwide customers that include major airlines, training centers
and training organizations, we have technical support centers strategically
located around the globe. To learn more, visit www.mechtronix.com.
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