The strongest indicator of confidence in the largest expansion of Australian aviation in 25 years is the ongoing upgrade of the national airport infrastructure, led by the planned opening of Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026. New runways in Perth and Melbourne will be complemented by additional terminals at those airfields, as well as in Brisbane and Adelaide.
At the same time, new fleets—often operating larger aircraft—will increase the scale of domestic travel throughout Australia. International routes are also becoming more competitive, with major global carriers seeking to capture this growing market.
This significant rise in air travel will inevitably create increased demand for operating crews. Traditionally, pilot careers in Australia have followed a “classic” progression: basic training, work on small aircraft in modest roles, then advancement to mainline aircraft with major airlines. In recent years, however—and even more so in the future—new pilots can reasonably expect a rapid transition to high-performance commercial aircraft, both turboprop and jet, sometimes immediately after initial licence issuance. To support this shift, training platforms must be upgraded to reflect the complexity of these more advanced aircraft.
Fortunately, proven solutions for this new training environment already exist. Based in Nantes, France, ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators. ALSIM is well recognized for its experience and know-how since 1994. ALSIM’s hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means no choke points in the supply chain, and so fosters peace of mind that delivery times can be met for our customers. ALSIM’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our clients’ needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology.
Today, ALSIM has over 450 devices installed and certified in more than 60 countries, serving more than 400 clients worldwide.
A particularly strong point of the ALSIM range of devices is the flexibility of its devices, many of which allow rapid configuration changes between aircraft types (single/ twin engine, piston/turbine, conventional/ fly-by-wire — see specifications at https://www.alsim.com/simulators/). Combined with fast 24/7 online support, this ensures high utilization rates, benefiting both training organizations and their students.
ALSIM already has more than 10 devices installed and certified in Australia, including:
- AL250
- AL42
- ALSR20
- Airliner
These devices are operated by several ALSIM clients, including Airways Aviation, Australian Wings Academy, Flight One, Learn to Fly, Team Aviation, FTA (Flight Training Adelaide), etc.
ALSIM also recently celebrated a major milestone in Australia: FTA (Flight Training Adelaide) became the first operator in the country to certify an ALSIM Airliner simulator, successfully obtaining CASA approval.
The Airliner is an FNPT II MCC–certified hybrid simulator that combines fly-by-wire and conventional flight controls, offering the ideal platform for APS MCC and MPL Phase II advanced training. Purpose-built around APS MCC learning objectives, it develops key airline competencies such as automation management, crew coordination, leadership, and threat and error management. Its generic airliner design provides greater flexibility and broader skill transfer, ensuring trainees are confidently prepared for airline pilot operations and able to transition smoothly into any type rating, regardless of aircraft type.
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What do the Customers think?
“The quality and realism of the Alsim AL42 simulator has allowed us to improve our training model, particularly for our IFR students. We’ll soon be taking on cadet trainees for a major airline through our Diamond Airline Academy program, and adding a second AL42 will allow us to improve our training capabilities even further.”
Kai Li,
Chief Executive Officer of Learn To Fly, Australia
“After an extensive review of current technologies, the Tisdall Aviation Group has chosen the Alsim AL250 platform due to its unique multi-role capability, and our long experience with its AL200 forebear which demonstrated unparalleled reliability and student appeal. The high-fidelity visual experience and ergonomic design of the AL250s makes them a natural choice for our leading-edge pilot training schools at Flight One Academy on Brisbane’s Archerfield airport and Australian Wings Academy at the Gold Coast.”
Lucas Tisdall
Chief Executive Officer of the Tisdall Aviation Group, Australia
“We founded TEAM Aviation with one clear vision. We wanted to provide people with access to private aviation in a safe and secure way. We wanted to give people (who we call our TEAM Members) the ability to access the latest Cirrus SR series aircraft and enjoy the life that comes with private air travel. After a thorough market research, it became clear that the ALSIM ALSR20 was the only solution to allow us to provide flight training as part of an integrated flight training solution for TEAM members. We demand quality and safety in everything that we do, and it is embedded in our values and brand. Our ALSIM ALSR20 isn’t just a piece of kit that is for instrument rated senior pilots, it is for every single TEAM Member from Day 1 through to their retirement. It is integrated into every single flight and will form an essential piece of our training solution.”
Alyce Johnson
Founder and Chief Pilot of TEAM Aviation, Australia
“The support we have received from ALSIM, for both our existing systems and acquisition of the new system, has been first class. We are very excited to be commissioning this new capability in Queensland Australia.”
Bob Tisdall
Chairman of Flight One, Australia
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