2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors
Below is a list of 2023 WATS exhibitors and sponsors.
Advanced Simulation Technology inc. (ASTi)
Since 1989, ASTi has fielded over 10,500 systems at more than 800 installation sites in the US and 49 other countries. To learn more about ASTi, go to asti-usa.com. To learn more about ASTi’s SATCE solution SERA (Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC), go to seraatc.com.
Airbus
Airbus Services tripled its training locations worldwide in the last few years. With an extensive and growing global network, Airbus has created a complete training package adapted to their needs: from Ab Initio to Operations, and has always taken a comprehensive and innovative approach via the regular introduction of the latest technologies or learning concepts.
ALSIM
Our 3 locations in Europe, the USA and China allow to assist you at all times with a comprehensive range of services that can be mixed and matched to your organization needs.
AMST-Aviation
Our products incorporate over 30 years of engineering and manufacturing experience and advanced technologies of our parent company, AMST, enabling production of turnkey training and device solutions that exceed the standard of current industry methods.
Our range of products include DESDEMONA, Level D Full Flight, FTD’s and UPRT simulators for A220, A320, A330 and B737 aircraft. These value devices are always complimented by the integrated support, high quality, realiability, and customer care that AMST provides to their customers.
ASP Air-Space Oy
What do we do?
- Different types and configurations of Door Trainers, Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers, Cabin Service Trainers
- Slide, Rafts and Slide-Rafts
- Training Aids for study rooms
- Creators of “Complete Training Package”, which includes ATO support
- Build, open, supply and manage Training Centers for airlines
ASP, Inc.
ASP also provides tactical product training at no charge to Aviation groups who move to our restraints for their personnel. You will find products of distinction built to a singular standard of quality. For those who cannot afford less. ASP… Protecting those who protect.
Atlas Electronics, Inc.
Flat & Touch Screen Monitor Repair for Samsung, NEC, ELO, KVM, Rack Mounted Style and more.
Power supplies, Servos, various other Circuit Boards.
Circuit Cards for old DC-10 simulators from the 1980’s which have made a comeback to the industry due to the demand of freight.
All repairs are shipped worldwide directly to our Dallas, Texas facility.
We are ready to Serve You and the entire Aviation Industry!
Aviatify
Aviatify products range from FMS-trainers for Extended Reality procedure trainers and from tactile CPTs to FTD 2 compliant simulators, both on Boeing 73X family, and Airbus A32X family type platforms.
Our devices provide an unmatched, productive training environment, both for crew and instructors alike.
Durable, stable, reliable and predictable training equipment allows for undivided attention without distraction. An intuitive and efficient IOS, combined with fast startup and repositioning of training scenarios, further enhances productivity and quality of the session.
Albeit our legacy in the pilot training business, we listen to, and learn from our customers every day, translating this into great products and services.
Bihrle Applied Research Inc.
For the civil aviation community, BAR offers StallBox® – a hardware/software solution to update existing simulators to meet FAA Directive 2 and EASA Issue 2 requirements, including UPRT scenarios and instruction displays, stall/post-stall-models, and in-flight icing aerodynamics models.
Boeing
Boeing Global Services (BGS) is a team of aviation experts working together with customers to maximize performance, drive operational efficiency and help ensure mission readiness. BGS is focused on delivering best-in-class solutions that support customers’ current needs while shaping the future of aviation and aerospace. These solutions leverage our original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and engineering expertise, combined with customer-centric digital applications driven by data analytics and innovative technologies.
Bolverk XR
- Simultaneous training of multiple crew members
- Fun, it is inherently entertaining to solve tasks in VR
- Safe simulations of otherwise dangerous situations
- Affordable compared to conventional training
- Online sessions will reduce travel time for trainees and instructors alike
- Customizable software means that new demands can be met quickly
- Analytics about sessions can be captured and graphed to keep improving
Britannica Knowledge Systems
Britannica’s innovative SaaS training management system, Fox, is trusted by leading aviation organizations around the world.
Fox allows airlines, service providers, manufacturers, and flight schools to effectively and efficiently managing training, scheduling and operational readiness. Fox optimizes resource allocation, simplifies complex scheduling tasks and manages the complete lifecycle of qualification training. Fox can also be used to build and deliver course curriculum, improve overall performance, and ensure continuous monitoring of proficiency and readiness levels. Design, schedule, execute, evaluate, and monitor your training programs better with Fox!
CEFA Aviation
Today with CEFA AMS (Aviation Mobile Services), pilots and flight operating crews can replay their own flights on their tablet shortly after landing, at any time and any place, for debriefing and training purposes. It is the first self-training tool for line operations to make debriefing easier and share the experience between crew members.
More than 100 major and regional airlines, cargo operators, and investigative authorities on five continents use CEFA FAS (Flight Animation System) advanced flight-data animation for analysis purposes and pilot training.
Cirrus Aircraft
Cirrus is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet®, the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet™, and the recipient of the Robert J. Collier Trophy.
Founded in 1984, the company has redefined aviation performance, comfort and safety with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft is more than 16 million hours, and 265 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. The company has seven locations in the United States, including Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, North Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee and Benton Harbor, Michigan. Learn more at cirrusaircraft.com
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI)
For the aviation industry CESI provides the Commercial Aviation Augmented Reality Toolkit (CAART), an immersive 3D training environment to support 24/7/365 training – anywhere for a variety of commercial aviation operations and maintenance tasks. CAART provides collaborative virtual classrooms where complex aircraft maintenance tasks, cabin safety tasks or Pilot ground tasks may be executed and student performance measured and assessed. CESI provides a fully integrated desktop, browser and VR training environment to fulfill your needs.
Collins Aerospace
The company employs more than 78,000 people in more than 300 locations worldwide. Leveraging years of experience, Collins develops simulation and training solutions spanning all levels of fidelity and complexity. Our avionic rehosted software and sophisticated, industry leading commercial visual products provide a cost-effective solution to meet all challenging training requirements.
COMPASS
COMPASS is a computer-based selection tool that fulfills the need for a reliable, objective, scientifically proven and cost-effective screening method. Pilot competencies as described in the IATA guidelines for pilot training are assessed in a variety of tests.
Since 1997, renowned airlines around the world have trusted COMPASS to help screen their future pilots. Training organizations from the UK to China, Canada to Australia, South Africa to the Netherlands have used COMPASS to see if a candidate is qualified for a career as a professional pilot.
CPaT Global
CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, foward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.
For more information, please visit www.cpat.com
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
A fully accredited university, Embry-Riddle is also a major research center, seeking solutions to real-world problems in partnership with the aerospace industry, other universities and government agencies. A nonprofit, independent institution, Embry-Riddle offers more than 100 associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in its colleges of Arts & Sciences, Aviation, Business, Engineering and Security & Intelligence. The university educates students at residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Fla., and Prescott, Ariz., through its Worldwide Campus with approximately 110 locations globally, and through online programs. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report named Embry-Riddle Worldwide the nation’s No. 1 provider of online bachelor’s degree programs. For more information, visit www.embryriddle.edu, follow us on Twitter (@EmbryRiddle) and facebook.com/EmbryRiddleUniversity.
EPST Pilot Selection and Recruitment
EPST has an excellent reputation when it comes to quality: independent surveys run by pilot unions metrics reveal EPST has the highest score when it comes to successful pilot placement.
This is achieved by a unique combination of the Ab Initio and the Airline Pilot Standards Course using experienced line captains and fixed based type specific B737-NG and A320 platforms.
Flame Aviation
We talk about fire training and fire trainers with airlines, authorities and aviation professionals all the time. It’s our only and daily job and that is why we have build up quite some knowledge about fire training and fire training simulation. Together with the aviation community, we continue to help define global fire training standards with our innovative fire training solutions to make cabin crew better prepared and more confident to fight cabin fires. We have our own engineering and have our own factory. We have the largest installed base of cabin fire trainers in the industry and deliver one new fire trainer every month.
Flight Schedule Pro & LogTen Pilot Log
Flight Schedule Pro delivers the industry’s most advanced flight training operations platform for aircraft scheduling, student training, digital pilot logbook, billing, maintenance management, and in-depth reporting.
University students, CFI’s, and Ops Management face continuous challenges in an increasingly complex flight training environment. Conquer these challenges through greater transparency and operating efficiencies with the leader in flight training operations software.
FlightLogger
Furthermore, FlightLogger’s digital platform provides essential tools for instructors to perform their daily duties and makes it easier to deliver high quality training to pilot students, including competency-based training via the innovative CBTA framework.
FlightLogger is currently used by more than 150 flight training organizations in more than 45 countries.
The software comes with a flexible monthly subscription with no bindings, free updates and full support.
FlightSafety International
Founded in 1951, FlightSafety International (FSI) is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to commercial, government, and military organizations.
With decades of experience, dependable equipment, and unparalleld service, FSI has multiple training solutions to fit the unique needs of every flight operation. FSI’s highly experienced instructors, state-of-the-art technology, and exemplary service prepare the most elite pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin attendants in the industry.
In addition to professional training services, many leading airlines around the world rely on FSI for innovative flight simulation equipment. Aircraft operators are able to access FSI’s fleet of full-flight simulators and other advanced technology training devices at learning centers worldwide. In addition, FSI manufactures and delivers a variety of training devices for airlines.
FTD.aero
We are a one stop supplier which designs, writes software and manufactures all essential components required for building and operating flight simulators. FTD.aero is providing a wide range of flight training devices at a fraction of current market costs, enabling new opportunities for aviation industry, airlines, flight training centres and flight schools to enhance their training and assessment programs, scenarios and syllabuses.
Furthermore, we specialize at fixed base simulators, generic and type specific (B737 and A320).
Loglevel LLC
We provide strong integrations with existing LMS or provide a simplified and robust content distribution platform, which includes 360 degree Panoramic pictures and videos. Courseware development tools are also native to the solution, with a focus on simple tools to create content in minutes.
MINT Software Systems
Airlines and training centers use MINT TMS to optimize training planning and qualification management for flight crew, maintenance, and ground staff. The software supports all kinds of business processes and is essential for regulatory compliance. MINT TMS is trusted by 65 aviation customers, such as Emirates, JetBlue, Turkish Airlines, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, FedEx Express, Lufthansa, and Avianca-Taca, to name a few.
Moog
Moog can meet your simulation needs as a designer and manufacturer of Level D certified full flight motion control solutions. These motion systems are used for military and commercial simulation training applications.
Moog’s capabilities include:
- Control/systems engineering
- Software & electronics development
- Mechanical design
- Data acquisition technology
With thousands of hours of field experience spanning years of support to the simulation industry, Moog motion control solutions have established a record for reliability and performance.
MPS
The company was founded in 2007 and has installed over 50 Airbus A-320 (ceo/neo) and Boeing B-737 (NG/MAX) simulators throughout the world. As an active contributor to the global dialogue on improving aviation safety and the role of pilot training, we believe innovation in flight simulation training tools is one of the foremost drivers.We take pride in being a front-runner in high fidelity type-specific fixed based simulators, complemented with a line-up of software and hardware training tool sets.
Newton Design
Our design and manufacturing capabilities include a wide range of safety training equipment, including main entry door and emergency exit operation trainers, evacuation trainers, and cabin service trainers.
Pan Am Flight Academy
The Academy’s story began in the early 1960s as an airline, Pan American World Airways. In 1980 Pan American Airways opened its pilot training facility in Miami, Florida, still its base of operations today. Presently, Pan Am has more years of airline training experience than any other aviation training school in the world.
Pan Am Flight Academy provides a professional training experience at the best price with a corporate commitment to meet private and commercial customer objectives.
The Academy’s professional staff and facilities are ready to deliver the highest quality training at the best value for each customer.
Paramount Aviation Services
With over 184 years of experience, we provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to customers in the USA and worldwide. Paramount Aviation Services has all the qualifications and resources to deliver the best training experience offering solutions to airlines, airline pilots, flight attendants and mechanics. Our focus is always on delivering the most efficient & cost-effective solutions to meet customer requirements with no delays. Our team is strategically minded and customer-oriented offering 24/7 support, as well as reliable know-how in training in the aviation industry.
At Paramount Aviation Services we maintain the highest training standards and we also can tailor training courses to meet your specific airline training needs so your organization can focus on its core business – flying.
PlaneEnglish Interactive Training Solutions
PlaneEnglish is proud to be a training partner to the U.S. Air Force as well as a partner of the FAA Safety Team.
Practice, feedback, and repetition are the foundations of building knowledge and expertise and at the core of our software tools. Our interactive training solutions combine a simulator, instantaneous feedback, and a training curriculum, to provide users a self-training toolset that is affordable, effective, and maximizes training outcomes in the more expensive and resource-intensive training devices.
prodefis GmbH
TPMS is an all-in-one IT solution for airlines implementing EBT, ATQP, AQP, traditional training or mixed. TPMS covers all training-related activities for training managers, instructors/examiners and trainees; streamlines the coordination and communication with the planning and scheduling teams; and, provides detailed tools for analyzing all aspects of your training programs.
COURSE is the Training Management System for planning and scheduling, qualification and compliance management, resource and venue management, record keeping and auditing.
LMS is a web-based e-learning system delivering training lessons and exams and capturing results, electronically.
E-FILE is the system of choice when moving to electronic management of personnel files and crew self-service.
ProDIGIQ Inc.
Our cutting-edge intelligent aviation software solutions enable the airline industry to deliver data-driven, systematic training in compliance with FAA regulatory requirements. Headquartered in Southern California, all products are designed, built, and supported in the U.S. ProDIGIQ currently serves over 200 aviation clients globally. www.prodigiq.com
ProSim Training Solutions
The industries served span across Airlines, Flight Academies and Approved Training Organisations, providing industry bespoke software solutions from initial familiarisation to recurrent type rating training.
Since 2011, and the release of our ProSim737 and ProSimA320 Professional Simulator Suites, we have made significant strides in the field of professional pilot training. Leveraging the expertise of our skilled team and the latest technological developments, we continue to push boundaries.
Along our journey, we set up a joint venture with TXT Group at the end of 2022, committed to provide customers with high quality advanced training solutions. With 30 years of experience, TXT is a global IT group that offers end-to-end software services and solutions, supporting different industries including aerospace.
As a company, ProSim Training Solutions prides itself on providing the most accurate and reliable software solutions in the market for aviation training. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, we aim to play a pivotal role in the training and accreditation of future aviation professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the highest standard of training technology available.
Quantified Design Solutions
Our portfolio includes the virtual reality and mobile cabin crew training platforms that train procedural knowledge and emergency procedures and networked aircraft maintenance trainers that train individual and team maintenance procedures across PC and virtual reality platforms. We design custom training based on your needs and validated learning science using the best technology for your use case.
Quantum3D
Quantum3D focuses on delivering Commercial-off-the-Shelf (COTS) and open architecture solutions. We combine mainstream PC-based technologies with our unique, value-added hardware, software, and integration services to deliver industry-specific visual computing solutions. More than 2000 Out the Window (OTW) and sensor channels have been installed at commercial and military customers around the world.
Quantum3D has been providing the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and International partners, realistic training and simulation tools for many years. Our products and services support all types of training for sea, air and land missions. Q3D can deliver hardware & software design and development, maintenance and service, system integration and installation, MANTIS® – scalable, real-time image generation software, simulator modernization and upgrades, visual database design, training and simulation, and high-performance image generation hardware.
Reaction Simulation
Pilots are better prepared and need fewer instructor-led sessions. That’s because all training is self-guided, with Learn, Practice, and Test modes. They hear the sounds, see the sights, then respond with the right decisions and actions.
- Learn mode: procedures are self-guided, no instructor needed.
- Practice mode, they act in real-time, but still with guidance available.
- Test mode, pilots test themselves in real-time to ensure competence.
- Variations force pilots down decision trees they otherwise don’t get to practice.
We run on thhe pilot’s iPads and company-provided low-cost Virtual Reality to help pilots master your airline’s procedures, including muscle memory. They practice making decisions and acting before going into full-motion simulators. Repetition is key!
RSi Visuals
Offering turnkey solutions for both new and legacy simulators, RSi’s family of Epic Visual Display System products combine state-of-the-art image generation, optical display and projection technologies for fixed-wing and rotary-wing applications. RSi’s Simulation division in Orlando provides comprehensive simulator services to simulator operators including logistics packages, upgrades, and maintenance support.
Safety Training Systems Inc.
In addition to the military sector, STS is considered one of the leading suppliers of cabin attendant training equipment to both the domestic and international airline communities.
STS has developed specialized skills in its ability to design and manufacture to detailed customer specifications and statements of work. This capability allows STS to interpret and implement demanding customer requirements and to produce from either STS or Customer generated designs.
STS is a HUBZone Certified Small Business with broad capabilities, acknowledged flexibility, and competitive rates which provide definite advantages to prime contractors and end users in today’s competitive marketplace.
SIM International
SkyArt
- Cabin Crew Simulators
- Defence Training Simulators
- Aviation Themed Furniture
- Airplane Decors for Production Industry
Since then, it has grown to become a global supplier in the aviation training market. We offer highly realistic cabin crew practical training devices according to our customer needs in a combination of the latest engineering and software technology. All training devices manufactured by SkyArt comply with ICAO, EASA, and CASA standards.
Smart Eye AB
With its roots in the Automotive Industry, Smart Eye is today regarded as a global leader in the development and delivery of remote, multi-camera head and eye tracking solutions for Automotive, Aviation and Aerospace research, enabling complete freedom of movement while retaining impressive levels of gaze accuracy, field of view and robustness. Our systems are being used to support research projects and studies in areas including (but not limited to) HCI, Human Factors, Neuroscience and Psychology,
Sogeclair Aerospace
Since 1997, relying on our end-to-end technical skill set (from pre-design to manufacturing), Sogeclair has been delivering and servicing worldwide high quality products to training device manufacturers.
Spatial
We manufacture all types of aircraft cabin crew training devices which include Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs), Cabin Service Trainers (CSTs), Door Trainers (DTs) and Virtual Slide Trainers (VSTs) as well as providing consultancy services for the design of cabin crew training facilities.
We deliver our devices worldwide, with strong knowledge of modular manufacturing methods to ensure efficient shipping and delivery to even the most challenging of locations.
We proudly have over 100 operational devices worldwide.
Symbiotics
We provide assessment and selection solutions to airlines, business jet operators, air forces, and flight training schools. Our purpose as a global assessment provider is to collaborate with clients to deliver robust and reliable solutions for candidate selection including pilot psychological assessment for compliance with EASA regulation EASA.CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b).
Our ADAPT platform provides an easy-to-use interface for online assessments for both candidates and client admins whilst our psychology team provide additional services including interviews, group exercises and cultural profiles for client organisations. We use our skills and experience as a specialist to work continuously to improve assessments to ensure fair, relevant and quality testing of candidates.
We believe that accurate assessment is the cornerstone of people success.
Talon Systems, LLC
Talon’s hallmark products are ETA, RMS, and TalonSMART, providing unprecedented online tools for managing flight training, resource maintenance operations and safety programs. Talon’s products give managers detailed oversight in Real-Time, from Anywhere, at Anytime!
Touch & Go Solutions
Leverage our expertise to:
- Turn data into insights that produce results.
- Employ Instructional Systems Design (ISD) that moves at the speed of business.
- Create technology roadmaps leaders recognize.
- Implement competency-based training methodologies.
- Assess the current state of your organization.
- Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities that produce measurable outcomes.
We help good organizations become great.
Visionary Training Resources
Built by experienced pilots, VTR’s FlightDeckToGo™ uses VR to train flows and procedures that prepare pilots for simulator training. Our fully untethered platform allows students to receive the highest level of customized training from anywhere, at any time.
Today’s pilots deserve today’s technology.
VRpilot
VRpilot develops virtual reality (VR) flight training solutions for airlines, ATOs and air forces. Our proven product platforms serve customers across the world, helping them save simulator and instructor hours.
VRflow, our flagship product, is an interactive multi-crew cockpit procedure trainer adaptable to any aircraft and procedure. The technology behind VRflow incororates well-proven, finely tunes VR learning techniques to take maximum advantage of the learning potential of VR. VRflow is available today for selected aircraft types, and any aircraft is available on request.