EDM ships Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer to Ethiopian Airlines
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that it has shipped a Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) to Ethiopian Airlines. Manufactured at EDM’s UK headquarters in Manchester, the CEET is specifically designed to provide a highly realistic training environment for Ethiopian Airlines’ cabin […]
EDM electrical engineer completes five year apprenticeship
Manchester, UK. EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that one of its electrical engineers has just completed a five year apprenticeship. Rory Cook was awarded his Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture – Craft and Technician (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) in July this year after […]
EDM renews its support for Macmillan
EDM Ltd is proud to re-new its association with Macmillan Cancer Support for a second year. Macmillan is the largest cancer care and support charity in the UK and the organisation works to improve the lives of people affected by cancer, both those living with cancer and their families. The charity works as a vital […]
Macmillan awards certificates to EDM volunteers
EDM staff members who have volunteered or taken part in fundraising initiatives on behalf of Macmillan over the last year were presented with certificates today from Rose Tipton, Macmillan Fundraising Manager Greater Manchester. During the informal ceremony Lee Whittaker, Marilyn Cauldwell, Robert Walker and Matthew Holt were singled out for their individual contributions. EDM was […]
Turkish Airlines B737NG Door Trainer passes Factory Acceptance Test
EDM is pleased to announce that Turkish Airlines has approved the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for their new B737NG Door Trainer and the training device is now ready to be shipped for installation at Turkish Airlines’ Flight Training Centre in Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport. The equipment incorporates all of the usual features which have come […]
EDM swings into action for Macmillan
EDM’s big golf drive in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support was a success last Friday. Happily, the weather stayed dry for the sixteen players who took part at Heaton Moor Golf Club in Stockport. The day started early with bacon bap and a 9 hole team game and a nearest the pins competition and following […]
EDM contributes world class expertise to IATA Conference
EDM is in Paris for the IATA Cabin Operations & Safety Conference which is being held at the Meridien Etoile Hotel from Tuesday 5th May to Thursday 7th May 2015. Whilst at the conference, EDM will be meeting with airline customers, industry regulators and safety experts to discuss topics that are crucial to effective and […]
Singapore Airlines selects EDM for A350 Door Trainer
Following an international tender lasting several months, EDM is pleased to announce that the company has been selected by Singapore Airlines to design, manufacture and install an A350 Door Trainer at Singapore Airlines Training Centre later this year. The Door Trainer will comprise standard features and a number of bespoke features will be added including […]
EDM completes equipment upgrade for Jet2.com
EDM Ltd has completed work on the refurbishment and upgrade on a series of existing training equipment for Jet2.com. EDM has performed a conversion of a B757 L1 entry door that was donated using one of Jet2’s life-expired aircraft. The equipment now features a fully functional training door which included the installation of new bulkheads […]
EDM attending Aviation Training Conference in Addis Ababa
EDM Limited is supporting the 3rd African Training Conference & Exhibition in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, over the next two days. The event focuses on critical training and manpower issues facing Africa’s aviation industry. The company is especially pleased to participate at the event which is hosted by Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Aviation Academy, since EDM […]
EDM reaches project milestone on Ethiopian Airlines programme
EDM has reached a project milestone with the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of extended B767 and Bombardier Q400 Door Trainers for Ethiopian Airlines. In addition to developing the B767 and Bombardier Q400 training devices, Ethiopian Airlines has appointed EDM to develop: • A350 Door Trainer • Narrowbody Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) on an electric motion system […]
EDM supports career event for local students
EDM Limited is participating at the Rochdale Skills Event today. The event is designed to introduce local young people to the world of work and prepare them for the job market. Approximately 2,000 students from secondary schools across the borough will visit the event. Tony Bermingham, EDM’s Managing Director said: “EDM is pleased to take […]
Havelsan training centre with EDM ejection seats saves $80m
Havelsan Simulator Centre in Ankara has saved the Turkish Airforce $80 million from reduced real flights in its first year of operation. The Simulator Centre has six simulators for the KT-1T basic trainer aircraft, four simulators for the T-38M trainer and one pilot ejection seat. A total of 21,000 hours of KT-1T and 9,000 hours […]
EDM completes Cabin Service Trainer for Garuda Indonesia
EDM has completed a Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of Garuda Indonesia’s widebody Cabin Service Trainer at the airline’s Training Centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Cabin Service Trainer features the airline’s new premium class cabin product including: • Super First Class cabin with individual luxury suites • Business Class cabin with lie-flat seats • First and […]
EDM welcomes visit by MS&T magazine
Dim Jones, European Editor at Europe Editor, Military Simulation & Training Magazine, visited EDM for a factory tour today. During his visit, Dim was shown around the company’s 100,000 square foot facility which provides for extensive manufacturing processes, assembly and factory test capabilities. Dim was given a demonstration of EDM’s G-cueing seat and he was […]
UK Government Minister visits EDM
“EDM is a great example of a company driving the local economy in the North West,” Priti Patel explains. Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Priti Patel visited Manchester today to hail EDM’s export success. EDM manufactures training equipment and simulators for the commercial aviation industry and the military. Last week, the company delivered and installed […]
EDM Delivers A350 Door Trainer to Cathay Pacific
EDM has delivered and installed an A350 Door Trainer to Cathay Pacific’s cabin crew training centre in Hong Kong. The A350 Door Trainer comprises fully functional main doors with flight attendant seat and harness, local monuments and EDM standard features including:- • Internal normal door operation • Emergency opening with power assist • Door mode […]
American Airlines welcomes its first B787 Dreamliner
American Airlines has officially welcomed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to its fleet today. Prior to taking delivery of its new B787 aircraft, American appointed EDM to design and manufacture an extended B787 Door Trainer for installation at its cabin crew training centre in Fort Worth, Texas. EDM completed the design and manufacture of the […]
EDM to be UKTI North West Export Champion 2015
EDM’s Mick Bonney, Director – Sales and Business Development, has been asked to take part in the UKTI North West Export Champions Scheme next year. As an Export Champion, Mick will help to mentor other small and medium sized enterprises based in the region who are trying to get started in international trade and are […]
EDM’s Mach Loop Challenge is testing pilots’ flying skills at I/ITSEC 2014
EDM’s leaderboard for the Mach Loop Challenge after day 1 and day 2 at I/ITSEC has some very fast times and a UK Tornado pilot is currently leading! EDM Limited is demonstrating its fifth generation G-cueing seat with Simulation Display visual system and a BAE Systems flight model of the Mach Loop at I/ITSEC 2014. The Mach […]