21 Sep 2001
BAE Systems Aircraft Services Group today announced that it is to acquire a flight simulator for the Avro RJX regional jet from NLX Corporation of Virginia, USA.
The new simulator will be located in the BAE Systems regional aircraft Customer Training Centre at Woodford in North-West England and in 18 months will be ready for training to JAA Level C standard. Full Level D approval, the highest available, will be obtained after final flight test data has been loaded into the simulator software.
The visual system will be provided by Evans & Sutherland, using Panorama display optics from SEOS Displays Limited. Thales, who produced the original BAe 146 simulator in 1986, will be providing the motion systems plus additional support for NLX during the programme.
Announcing the purchase, David Hoy, BAE Systems Head of Training for regional aircraft customers said: "This is an extremely exciting time as we prepare for early deliveries of the new Avro RJX. We are busy developing new courseware and products for the Avro RJX in addition to supporting our in-service aircraft. The new simulator will join our centre at Woodford and become an integral part of the training we offer. This is another step closer to our goal to deliver world class training packages using the very best in training technology to meet our customer needs." He continued: "We are pleased to have found in NLX a corporation that not only has the capabilities to deliver the product we need, but has already demonstrated a willingness to work in partnership with BAE Systems rather than in a traditional customer/ supplier relationship".
Tony Syme, NLX President & CEO said: "NLX is very pleased to be selected as the supplier for the immediate RJX simulator requirements. Speaking on behalf of our team, we are very excited about entering into a new and lasting relationship with BAE Systems. We look forward to the successful launch of what we hope is the first of many such projects and BAE Systems has our full commitment to the timely delivery of a quality Full Flight Simulator."
