Loft Dynamics has achieved a significant milestone with its virtual reality (VR) flight training device receiving the first FTD Level 7 qualification in Japan from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB). This marks the third aviation authority, alongside the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), to endorse Loft Dynamics' VR technology. The simulator, installed at Nakanihon Air's headquarters in Nagoya, represents Loft Dynamics' inaugural installation in the Asia-Pacific region.

The qualification by JCAB is a pivotal development for helicopter training in Japan, where access to high-fidelity simulator training has been limited. The Level 7-qualified device allows for more consistent and safety-focused training, reducing the need for in-aeroplane procedures that are challenging or impractical. Japan, a major helicopter market in Asia, relies on helicopters for critical operations such as disaster response and emergency medical transport.

Shigeharu Matsuoka, president of Nakanihon Air, highlighted the importance of the simulator, stating, "The introduction of Japan's first FTD Level 7 VR simulator is an important milestone, giving our pilots the ability to train for complex decision-intensive scenarios and rare equipment failures in a safe, controlled environment."

Sebastien Borel, CEO of Loft Dynamics, expressed optimism about the collaboration, saying, "As more countries adopt this approach, we raise the standard of safety and enable the next generation of pilots to train more regularly in more places around the world."

This development is part of Nakanihon Air's commitment to safety and innovation, aiming to enhance pilot readiness and elevate safety standards across various operations

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