EDM manufactures cockpits for CAE which form part of the Hawk simulators used by the RAAF
EDM has manufactured three high fidelity cockpits for CAE which form part of the full mission simulators (FMS) used to train pilots from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on their recently upgraded Hawk MK127 aircraft. The FMS cockpits will be certified to the civil simulator equivalent of Level D to reduce the requirement for […]
EDM’s cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific pass Site Acceptance Tests
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that its suite of cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific have passed their Site Acceptance Tests (SATs). The simulators have been specifically designed and manufactured by EDM to enable Cathay Pacific to maintain and enhance […]
EDM provides unique high fidelity F-35B cockpit simulator with an integrated motion system to BAE Systems
Last year we manufactured a high fidelity F-35B cockpit simulator for BAE Systems. In this video, F-35B Lead Test Pilot at BAE Systems, Pete ‘Wizzer’ Wilson, discusses how the simulator is being used to validate the F-35B’s flying and handling characteristics as part of the certification process for introducing the aircraft into service on board […]
EDM hits 2016 fundraising target for Macmillan
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it hit its fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2016. Last year staff at the company organised and participated in a range of activities to raise money for people affected by cancer including a […]
EDM wins Greater China Business of the Year Award 2017
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won the Greater China Business of the Year Award 2017. The Newton Heath based company beat a host of other businesses to the prestigious award at an evening ceremony held at The Lowry […]
EDM wins Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer order from major US airline
EDM’s combination B787 / B777 CEET for a major US airline will be similar in design to the one it manufactured for another client, Ethiopian Airlines. Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won a contract from a major US […]
The unassuming Newton Heath business that’s enabling the world’s biggest airlines to crash land safely
The Manchester Evening News has just written a great profile piece about EDM. If you’d like to learn about EDM’s history, recent successes and exciting plans for the future you can read the article by clicking here.
#PaxEx TV: Where civil aviation training simulators are born
This month leading aviation platform, Runway Girl Network, features an excellent profile of EDM on their #PaxEx TV show. Hosted by journalist, Maryann Simson, EDM features at the 2 minute 40 second mark. To view the video please click here.
EDM’s two Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers for Cathay Pacific pass Factory Acceptance Tests
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that the two Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers (CEETs) it has manufactured for Cathay Pacific have passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). Built at EDM’s facility in the UK, the B777 and A330 CEETs will enable Cathay […]
EDM’s A320 Door Trainer for China Southern Airlines passes Factory Acceptance Test
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that the extended A320 Door Trainer it has manufactured for China Southern Airlines passed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) earlier this month. Designed and built at EDM’s facility in Manchester in the UK, the A320 Door […]
EDM to test pilot skills with Mach Loop Challenge at I/ITSEC
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it will be testing pilot skills with its Mach Loop Challenge at I/ITSEC 2016. During the five day modeling, simulation and training show later this month, EDM will demonstrate its high fidelity G-Seat which will […]
EDM raises hundreds of pounds for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has raised hundreds of pounds for Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Held on Friday, 30th September, the EDM canteen was transformed into a coffee shop for the day as staff demonstrated their baking skills […]
EDM wins orders for eight Door Trainers from leading US airline
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won orders to supply a leading US airline with eight Door Trainers. The contract awards are for four A350 Door Trainers and four Bombardier CS100 Door Trainers and over wing exit trainers. EDM […]
Global training provider awards A320 Door Trainer order to EDM
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has won an A320 Door Trainer order from a leading global training provider. The Door Trainer will be used to train airline cabin crew to become proficient in the safe operation of A320 aircraft […]
EDM launches new apprenticeship scheme for young engineers
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has launched a new apprenticeship scheme for young engineers. Five apprentices between the ages of 16 and 18 years old began their careers with EDM last month. They will spend their first year full time […]
International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox, visits EDM
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, welcomed UK Minister, Dr Liam Fox, to its headquarters yesterday. Visiting Manchester to give a speech to business leaders about free trade, the Secretary of State for International Trade met with EDM’s’s Managing Director, Tony Bermingham and other […]
Ethiopian Airlines’ $100m Aviation Academy fitted with EDM training simulators
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that Ethiopian Airlines’ new aviation academy is fitted out with a range of its cabin crew training simulators. The $100m state-of-the-art Aviation Academy was officially opened at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa earlier this year […]
Sir Richard Leese cuts first turf of EDM’s new £1.3m facility
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, welcomed Manchester City Council Leader, Sir Richard Leese, last week. Sir Richard was invited to officially start the construction work on EDM’s new £1.3m manufacturing facility in a turf-cutting ceremony at the company’s headquarters in Newton Heath, east […]
EDM to appear in BBC Inside Out North West
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it is to appear in the BBC’s Inside Out North West programme. Running since 2002, Inside Out is a popular regional television programme broadcast on BBC 1 that focuses on real-life stories and investigations from […]
EDM stars in Mega Shippers TV documentary
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it is to star in new TV documentary series, Mega Shippers. Filmed globally at some of the world’s leading factories and busiest ports, Mega Shippers lifts the lid on the extraordinary engineering and logistics at […]