Republic Airways Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy has placed an order for eight FRASCA Reconfigurable Training Devices (RTDs). The agreement, which will see FRASCA provide creative solutions to address the airline pilot shortage, marks the greatest quantity of FRASCA RTDs in a single order.
The LIFT Academy’s order is for the Diamond DA40 NG model, a newly developed aircraft model for the RTD which is powered by a jet-fuel diesel engine. The new model will complement the previously developed Diamond DA40 XLT model, which is powered by an AVGAS engine.
“This order demonstrates FRASCA’s ability to meet airlines’ training needs and the recognition that we offer flexible and reliable solutions at every level of the training journey,” said John Frasca, President of FRASCA. “It shows the Republic Airways’ commitment to providing its pilots and aspiring pilots the greatest advantage in training.”
FRASCA will additionally join forces with FlightSafety International, its parent company, in providing multiple training offerings for Republic Airways and LIFT Academy to allow a seamless experience over aircraft models and training platforms.
“The consistency of training in all lines was a major factor in this decision,” added Frasca. “Integrating our highly configurable, highly reliable RTD products with other FlightSafety devices provides great value to the operator, in a way that maximises the efficiency and proficiency of the training.”
Republic Airways will implement the RTDs at each of its LIFT Academy locations, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
“It is crucial to have training solutions that meet the rigorous standards for LIFT Academy’s training curriculum while keeping adaptability and dependability at the forefront,” said Ed Bagden, Director of Operations and Academic Programmes, LIFT. “FRASCA has proven itself as a true training partner, supporting our programmes with a level of customer service that is extremely responsive and capable.”
