- The operator purchased a second unit before completing the FAT of the first one, showing total confidence in entrol’s new AW169 development.
- Northern Rescue Helicopter becomes the launch customer for this new platform, featuring the cutting-edge “enwall LED” visual system.
- This project marks the arrival of the first entrol AW169 simulator in New Zealand, specifically optimized for mission-critical SAR operations.
PRESS RELEASE – Madrid, March 10th, 2026
Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD, and FFS flight simulators, is proud to announce a significant expansion in the Oceanian market. Northern Rescue Helicopter has signed an agreement for two AW169 FNPT II MCC simulators, a move that reinforces the operator’s commitment to the highest standards of Search and Rescue (SAR) and HEMS training.
This project marks a defining milestone for entrol: the global launch of our AW169 flight simulation platform. As the first sale of this newly developed model, it introduces a high-fidelity solution designed to mirror the AW169’s advanced multi-role capabilities. The simulator features a fully tactile cockpit with a comprehensive suite of integrated avionics, including a 4-axis digital AFCS (Automatic Flight Control System), dual FMS, and a bespoke flight model developed to replicate the aircraft’s specific performance envelopes. Following the successful Factory Ac
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