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2012/01/04

Era Group Inc. Announces Entry into Revolving Credit Facility

Era Group Inc. (“ERA”), one of the largest helicopter operators in the world and a wholly owned subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) (“SEACOR”) today announced it entered into a $350 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the facility, ERA has the ability to borrow up to $350 million.
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2011/12/15

Era Training Center Announces FAA Certification of its AW139 Flight Simulation Training Device

Era Training Center (ETC) is pleased to announce that its first AW139 flight simulation training device (FSTD) has been FAA-certified as a Level 6 FSTD. This certification will allow helicopter operators to conduct AW139 training in ETC’s device under CFR Part 61 or train in the FSTD with their own instructors.
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2011/03/06

Era Training Center Announces AW139 Flight Simulator Training Device For U.S. Gulf Coast

Era Training Center LLC (ETC) announced today plans to expand pilot training offerings on the Gulf Coast by placing one of two new AgustaWestland AW139 Level 6 Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) in the region. ETC considered placing the AW139 FSTD elsewhere, but believes the Gulf Coast region ultimately represents the best opportunity for training on the aircraft.
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2011/03/06

AgustaWestland and Era Training Center LLC to Focus on South America as a Location for Their First AW139 Authorized Training Centre

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Era Training Center LLC have announced plans to open an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Centre in South America. Era Training Center will provide training services using an AW139 Level 6 Synthetic Flight Training Device (FTD) designed, developed and supplied by AgustaWestland. Offshore operators will benefit from specific mission training services once the Authorized Training Centre achieves operational readiness. John Ponsonby, Senior Vice President Training, AgustaWestland said “This latest announcement together with such a leading world class operator provides clear evidence of AgustaWestland's evolving strategy in the training services field. This is aimed at getting to our growing number of customers for the world best selling medium twin type by providing Regional Training Centers supporting type conversion, recurrent and operational role training. The partnering with Era Training Center LLC will provide regional training services to our customers.”
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FSTD Benefits

Generally, as a common practice, a 75% / 25% rule is recommended; 75% in the FSTD and 25% in the aircraft.
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Mission Specific

Most importantly, the Center can assist in design and implementation of Line Operational Simulations, including Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), Special Purpose Operational Training, and Line Operational Flight Evaluation.
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Visual System

The visual system utilizes TruVision™ Global featuring worldwide coverage at a base map level.
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