Press release
15KB
october 13, 2015 - Boeing
Boeing Acquires Leading Provider of Pilot Training Software
Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced it has acquired Peters Software GmbH ("Peters Software"), a market leading provider of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) based training content for early stage ("ab-initio") pilot training.
Located in Cologne, Germany, Peters Software specializes in curriculum and materials for commercial and private pilots operating in rapidly growing markets aligned with EASA.
"The high-quality software that Peters Software develops enhances Boeing's customized pilot training content to meet specific needs of our customers," said Stan Deal, senior vice president, Commercial Aviation Services, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This acquisition allows Boeing Flight Services to offer training materials consistent with the standards set by the European Aviation Safety Agency, one of the world's leading aviation regulatory authorities."
According to Boeing's Pilot and Technician Outlook, airlines will need 558,000 new pilots over the next 20 years to support the growth in the global fleet. This acquisition helps Boeing meet the growing global demand for qualified aviation personnel.
Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed. Peters Software and its team of approximately 20 full time employees joined Boeing upon contractual signing.
"We value the expertise of the team in Cologne and welcome the Peters Software employees to the Boeing Company," said Matthew Ganz, president Boeing Germany and Northern Europe and vice president European Technology Strategy. "This is an important step for Boeing and provides new opportunities to the Peters Software team as Boeing continues to grow its business, footprint and engagement in Germany."
Boeing trains approximately 1,200 flight, maintenance, and cabin safety personnel daily throughout its global training network. Boeing provides a comprehensive portfolio of pilot, maintenance and cabin safety training at 17 campuses on six continents.
PetersSigning_NRL
1937x1195, 619KB
Related news |
||
|
|
|
march 06, 2024
|
january 17, 2024
|
january 03, 2024
|
|
The Protected Wideband Satellite is designed to provide high-data rate tactical communications in contested jamming environmentsTw... |
Admiral Donald and a team of outside experts will conduct a thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for commerci... |
"The X-37B government and Boeing teams have worked together to produce a more responsive, flexible, and adaptive experimentation p... |
Download all 
You might be interested in |
||
|
|
|
december 21, 2023
|
october 09, 2023
|
august 23, 2023
|
|
Boeing has delivered the first Orca Extra Large Uncrewed Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) to the U.S Navy following acceptance testing com... |
A #boeing [NYSE: BA] and Nammo team set a record for longest indirect fire #test of a ramjet-powered artillery projectile alongsid... |
The Republic of #indonesia and #boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to #indonesia, subject t... |
Italian 
Download all 
Share
Share via mail 
Automotive
Sport
Events
Art&Culture
Design
Fashion&Beauty
Food&Hospitality
Technology
Nautica
Racing
Excellence
Corporate
OffBeat
Green
Gift
Pop
Heritage
Entertainment
Health & Wellness