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Charlotte Bailey

Vista America has inaugurated a Bombardier Challenger 350 full-flight simulator at its Columbus, Ohio headquarters.&nbsp;Serving VistaJet and XO clients, Vista America estimates its fleet is averaging nearly 1,000 hours of utilization annually, requiring it to bring “a new level of agility and consistency to its training ecosystem.”
The Challenger simulator, first announced in October 2024, will now enable in-house pilot training, giving Vista America full control over curriculum quality and scheduling efficiency. It will initially operate up to six hours a day, seven days a week. Vista America plans to augment its current initial and recurrent training programs with type rating and airline transport pilot courses delivered internally.&nbsp;
Vista America will also be introducing evidence-based training (EBT) at the Columbus facility. This follows global operating partner VistaJet’s recent EASA approval to be the first business aviation company in Europe to receive formal approval for EBT.&nbsp;Vista America is also adding an aircrew dedicated examiner program, which it will also conduct in-house.
Meanwhile, Vista America has received a trio of safety ratings: Wyvern Wingman Pro, Argus Platinum Elite, and IS-BAO Stage 3. According to Vista America, these accredidations validate its “proactive adoption of the FAA’s Part 5 Safety Management System,” which it has implemented ahead of the 2027 FAA requirement.

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Vista America has opened a Bombardier Challenger 350 full-flight simulator in Columbus as the company celebrates receipt of three top-tier safety certifications.


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