Coptersafety receives Chinese certification
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has awarded helicopter training service provider Coptersafety with certificates for its current Airbus H145 and two Leonardo AW139 full-flight simulators.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has awarded helicopter training service provider Coptersafety with certificates for its current Airbus H145 and two Leonardo AW139 full-flight simulators, meaning that civil and commercial pilots that operate in China can now be trained in the company’s base in Finland.
“I look forward to co-operating with helicopter operators from China and want to wish their pilots a warm welcome. Our geographical position next to Helsinki Airport, with excellent direct flight connections to several Chinese cities, will undoubtedly be a pleasant advantage,” said Timo Honkavaara, Chief Operating Officer, Coptersafety.
The CAAS’s evaluation found that the company’s simulators comply with level D requirements of CCAR-60 (China Civil Aviation Regulations Part 60) – the highest certification level.
China represents a fast-growing market for Coptersaftey, with almost half of the demand for pilot training in the Asia-Pacific region coming from the country between 2018 and 2037, according to the Boeing: Pilot Outlook 2018 – 2037 report.
“This certification marks an important milestone for our whole training base,” said Mikko Dahlman, CEO, Coptersafety. “Our vision is to improve the safety of helicopter operations worldwide. The CAAC certificates enable us to live up to our vision to improve the safety of helicopter operations, now also in the Chinese market where there is an increasing demand to train rotary-wing pilots. We have about 40 skilled professionals, including more than 20 excellent flight instructors. They all play a part in helping us exceed the industry standards worldwide.”