Thursday, Oct 29th 2026 – Le Loroux-Bottereau, France
ALSIM is supporting the continued expansion of FTEJerez into the United Kingdom with the installation of an AL42 Diamond DA42 simulator at its training base at London Oxford Airport. The simulator will enhance the academy’s training capabilities, supporting students throughout their CPL and Instrument Rating training.
The AL42 is an exact replica of the Diamond DA42-VI, built using genuine aircraft parts and equipped with the authentic Garmin™ G1000® NXI. It also features the latest-generation image generator (VFR-VS), a GFC™ 700 autopilot, and a force-feedback system that ensures enhanced realism. The simulator can also be equipped with either analogue or glass (EFIS) backup instruments.
The AL42 model is designed for PPL, CPL and IR/ME training in compliance with current UK CAA FNPT II regulatory standards.
The simulator features a new instructor cabin, specifically designed to enhance instructors’ working environment through improved visibility of both the cockpit and the visual system, greater comfort and a more focused setting with the option to close the cabin. The optimised layout, wider desk and a dedicated two-seat observer bench further improve functionality during training sessions.
Oscar Sordo, CEO at FTEJerez, says “The installation of the AL42 simulator at our London Oxford Airport base is another important step in the continued development of our UK training operations. By enhancing our facilities in the UK, we are even better equipped and have more flexibility when it comes to supporting our UK airline partners and self-sponsored cadets training towards a UK CAA licence, providing them with high-quality training and greater access to the resources they need throughout their training journey.”
“We are proud to support FTEJerez as they continue expanding their training operations in the UK. Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to high-quality pilot training, and we are pleased that the AL42 will play a role in this new chapter of their development.” adds Leonardo Rodrigues, Sales Manager at ALSIM.
With over 30 years at the forefront of flight training in Europe and more than 3,000 graduated pilots who now fly for the world’s leading airlines, FTEJerez has established itself as one of the leading and most exclusive flight training organisations, specialising in premium ab initio ATPL training programmes for aspiring pilots and airline cadets alike.
Operating from a world-class 70,000 sqm full-board campus in Jerez, Spain, alongside a strategic UK training base at London Oxford Airport, the academy delivers an elite, international training environment. This exceptional infrastructure has made FTEJerez the trusted partner of choice for flagship airline initiatives, including the prestigious British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy, the Jet2FlightPath programme, and the Iberia Cadetes scheme, amongst others.
Over the years, FTEJerez has built and consolidated a range of first-class aviation training services, ranging from the aforementioned airline pilot training to a complete portfolio of air traffic control training—delivered across its specialised hubs in Jerez, Madrid, and Barcelona—and bespoke pilot training solutions for its airline customers.
Backed by a modernised fleet of over 50 aircraft and an advanced suite of Airbus, Boeing, and Diamond flight simulators, the institution continues to deliver training solutions tailored to the dynamic demands of the global aviation sector.
For more information about FTEJerez, please visit: https://www.ftejerez.com/
