TRU Simulation delivers Beechcraft T-6C Operational Flight Trainer to Tunisian Air Force
August 28 2024 - 1:29PM
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TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT)
company recently announced delivery of the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II
Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to the Tunisian Air Force.
Additional items delivered with the OFT include a Computer Based
Training (CBT) Lab with eight workstations, two Avionics Desktop
Trainings (ADTs) and field services. The OFT will be the first
device of its kind within the region and will support flight
training needs at the Sfax Air Base in Sfax, Tunisia.
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TRU Simulation delivers Beechcraft T-6C
Operational Flight Trainer to Tunisian Air Force Photo credit: TRU
Simulation + Training Inc.
TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Defense LLC,
the manufacturer of the Beechcraft T-6C, designs, manufactures and
delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators
for civil and defense customers.
“As the first TRU-built Beechcraft T-6C OFT in the region, this
marks a significant milestone in TRU Simulation’s commitment to
advancing aviation training technology globally. The dedication and
expertise of our team have been crucial in achieving this
milestone, and I am immensely proud of their hard work and
commitment to excellence,” said Jerry Messaris, vice president and
general manager, TRU Simulation. “It is a privilege to commemorate
the integration of the device into the Tunisian Air Force.”
The Beechcraft T-6C OFT equips pilots with procedural and
instrument flight training across multiple scenarios and
operations. Device features include a realistic cockpit with real
aircraft hardware, a visual system with 70 degrees vertical by 270
degrees horizontal field of view, and a dynamic seat with onset and
disturbance queues. The OFT will be used to train pilots and
maintenance professionals following the delivery of all eight
Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Tunisian Air Force.
About TRU Simulation
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an affiliate of Textron Aviation
Inc., is a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and
full-motion simulators for the aviation industry. With a strong
commitment to excellence and innovation, TRU Simulation has been at
the forefront of flight simulation technology for over a decade.
Our customized simulator solutions empower pilots to navigate the
skies confidently, while our state-of-the-art technology ensures
safe and realistic training experiences. For more information,
visit www.TRUSimulation.com.
About Textron Aviation Defense LLC
With a legacy of thousands of proven Beechcraft and Cessna
Integrated Training Systems produced and missionized in America’s
Heartland since WWII, military customers turn to Textron Aviation
Defense when they need airborne solutions for their critical
missions. Provider of the world’s foremost military flight trainer,
Textron Aviation Defense equips militaries worldwide and leads in
low acquisition, sustainment and training costs. The Beechcraft T-6
Texan II fleet of more than 1,000 aircraft has logged more than 5
million hours across two NATO military flight schools and thirteen
countries since 2001. Textron Aviation Defense is a subsidiary of
Textron Aviation Inc. For more information, visit
www.defense.txtav.com | www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com |
www.defense.txtav.com | www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation.
For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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