FlightSafety International now offers Embraer ERJ145 training in South Africa

LaGuardia Airport, New York (July 12, 2013) – FlightSafety International announces that it now offers training for the Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Embraer ERJ 145 full flight simulator, installed at FlightSafety’s Learning Center in Johannesburg, has been qualified to Level D by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.

“We look forward to serving Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft operators in Johannesburg,” said Jim Christiansen, Vice President, Business Development. “FlightSafety and Embraer are committed to provide our mutual Customers with outstanding service and the highest quality training. The Level D qualification of FlightSafety’s ERJ 145 full flight simulator located in Johannesburg further demonstrates this commitment.”

“FlightSafety’s installation of an Embraer ERJ 145 Level D qualified simulator in Johannesburg will enhance the training our crews receive, and help to increase the efficiency of our operation,” said Captain Tammy Crouser, Head of Flight Training, South African AIRLINK. “We appreciate the support and responsiveness of FlightSafety and Embraer to the need for locally available training capability.”

“The installation of an ERJ 145 full flight simulator in South Africa is Embraer’s response to our firm commitment to support our African customers through excellent pilot training. Africa is a continent that has many cultural and economic ties with Brazil and Embraer. We are very proud and pleased to increase our presence in this very important area of the world,” said Luiz Hamilton Lima, Vice President Services & Support Commercial Aviation with Embraer.

FlightSafety serves Embraer as the factory-authorized training provider for the E-Jets family of commercial jets, as well as the Lineage and Legacy executive jets. Training for Embraer aircraft is offered by FlightSafety at eleven locations worldwide using a fleet of 24 full flight simulators and other advanced training devices.

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than a million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 154 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, South Africa, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.