Helixcom currently operates five Airbus H125 Helicopters at their own airfield south of Caltanissetta, with three of them owned by their parent company, Multicom. By acquiring a Loft Dynamics simulator, Helixcom aims to establish a comprehensive training and competence center for helicopter pilots. This center will provide pilots with realistic training experiences, leveraging the numerous advantages of simulator training, including the execution of abnormal procedures and the ability to handle demanding scenarios through scenario-based exercises.

“Multicom will install a simulator at its aviation technical centre in Sicily, which complements existing authorized training organizations (ATOs), aircraft operators, and training centers. Safety is fundamental to any transport system, and it is our top priority. Helicopters are widely used in Europe, particularly in services such as HEMS (helicopter emergency medical service), surveillance, police operations, aerial work, and agriculture. Statistics show that progress in reducing helicopter fatalities in the EU has remained virtually unchanged in recent years. This is where simulators come in—they have proven to enable pilots to gain experience efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively. Simulators allow future pilots to practice various training scenarios and operational procedures tailored to their specific field of activity which has a positive impact on flight safety,” says Gianluca Mannino Gueli, owner of Multicom. The simulator installed at Multicom in Sicily is the first of its kind in Italy. “We are pleased that pilots in Italy now also have access to realistic state-of-the-art simulator training. This could be a sign that our training device will soon become established in other regions as well,” said Fabi Riesen, CEO of Loft Dynamics.