The inspection was done by the Dutch Civil Aviation Authorities under JAA regulations at Malév facility in Budapest Ferihegy Airport. The upgrade consisted in a software only operation with no impact on hardware; additional credits were gained for pilot training resulting in a simulator suitable for 100% of recurrent, initial and transition training, testing and checking.
Malév decided to upgrade its FFS X(TM) less than a year after its initial qualification in order to bring even more training in-house and provide a more utilizable training tool for its pilots and for external customers. The NZFT(TM) (Level B Qualified) platform already allowed for 100% of recurrent training, testing and checking at Malév. With the upgrade, Malév is now also able to perform 100% of the initial training phase.
The device has been ready for training since November 2006. „We are extremely proud of the success the FFS X(TM) has brought to our institution. The FFS X(TM) is a versatile training device that gives us the competitive edge we need in our industry” commented captain Ákos Andrasev, Director Flight Operations at Malév Hungarian Airlines. „The Mechtronix FFS X(TM) enabled us to save on operating costs, to maximize our crew yields, while it is very easy to maintain.”
„We are happy to see the success Malév is experiencing with the FFS X(TM). Our platform, and the way we manufacture the FFS X(TM), allows for greater flexibility. Upgrading the FFS X(TM) is an easy task for us, „indicated Mechtronix President Xavier Hervé. The success of obtaining both FAA and JAA certification along with the low costs of operations and maintenance, allows for greater accessibility to the FFS X(TM) for airlines that were still not able to own their own simulator. We wish to Malév the greatest of success.”
Malév Hungarian Airlines, the national air carrier of the Republic of Hungary, records 60 year of dedicated service and distinguished tradition. It is ranked as one of the leading airlines of the Central-Eastern European region, with scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter services. Malév carries more than 3 million passengers annually on its scheduled flights. Its aircraft are connecting some 60 cities of 35 countries. Today Malév has one of the youngest Boeing fleet in Europe. The company operates 30 aircraft, the backbone of the fleet being the 18 new Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. The other types are 3 Boeing B767, 5 Fokker F-70 and 4 CRJ-200. Since April 2007 Malév is a member of oneworld alliance.
Headquartered in the Montreal aviation hub, Mechtronix Systems Inc. (MSI) is the fastest growing designer and manufacturer of flight simulators. Backed by Canada’s largest institutional investor, Mechtronix ranks in the top-3 of the global flight simulator market, with presence in America, Europe and Asia. Through 20 years of passion and dedication, Mechtronix has developed a unique expertise and proved extensively its vision and leadership for flight training. Worldwide customers include major airlines and training centers such as Alitalia, Copa Airlines, Japan Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Lufthansa Flight Training. Mechtronix 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. Recent additions include the FFT X(TM) fixed base and FFS X(TM), full motion simulator available in Non Zero Flight Time(TM) (NZFT (TM)) and the Zero Flight Time(TM) (ZFT (TM)) configurations. (CNW Telbec)
