AXIS Flight Training Systems

AXIS Flight Training Systems GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer of flight simulators and training devices headquartered in Lebring, Styria.AXIS Flight Training Systems GmbH 是一家奥地利飞行模拟器与训练设备制造商，总部位于施泰尔马克州莱布灵。

The company was founded in 2004 by engineers and pilots and employs more than 100 people at its Austrian base and its offices in Hungary and Canada.公司由工程师与飞行员于 2004 年创立，在奥地利基地以及匈牙利与加拿大办公室共有 100 余名员工。

It builds full flight simulators qualified to Level D as well as lower-cost flight training devices, virtual procedure trainers and computer-based training tools.公司生产达到 D 级标准的全飞行模拟器，也生产成本较低的飞行训练设备、虚拟程序训练器与计算机辅助训练工具。

AXIS has been part of the Zurich-based AX Aero Group since 2026 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.AXIS 自 2026 年起隶属于总部位于苏黎世的 AX Aero Group，并持有 ISO 9001:2015 认证。

History

• AXIS was founded in Lebring in 2004 by a group of engineers and pilots who built the company around civil flight simulation.AXIS 于 2004 年在莱布灵由一群工程师与飞行员创立，公司从一开始就围绕民用飞行模拟业务展开。
• Its first full flight simulator, for the Fokker 100, was developed with support from the Austrian Research Promotion Agency and the Styrian Economic Development Agency.公司的第一台全飞行模拟器针对福克 100 研制，开发过程中获得了奥地利研究促进署与施泰尔马克州经济发展署的支持。
• In July 2008 the Fokker 100 simulator received a Level D certificate from the Austrian authority Austro Control under the JAR-FSTD(A) rules, and the first complete simulator was delivered.2008 年 7 月，福克 100 模拟器按照 JAR-FSTD(A) 规则获得奥地利主管机构 Austro Control 颁发的 D 级证书，首台完整模拟器也随之交付。
• Two years later, in 2010, the company began developing a new-generation full flight simulator.两年后的 2010 年，公司开始研制新一代全飞行模拟器。
• In 2012 a new ATR simulator received EASA qualification, and AXIS introduced the AVC-AXIS virtual cockpit with touchscreen technology.2012 年，一台新型 ATR 模拟器获得 EASA 认证，AXIS 同时推出了采用触摸屏技术的 AVC-AXIS 虚拟驾驶舱。
• Between 2013 and 2014 AXIS qualified its first Cessna Citation XLS simulator and won its first international customers, the University of Enna Kore in Italy and SimCom International in Orlando, Florida.2013 年至 2014 年间，AXIS 完成首台塞斯纳 Citation XLS 模拟器的认证，并赢得首批国际客户，即意大利的恩纳科雷大学与佛罗里达州奥兰多的 SimCom International。
• In 2015 the company received its first FAA approval for a simulator in the United States, delivered the first ATR 42/72 full flight simulator to an Austrian training centre and commissioned its Technical Monitoring and Control System.2015 年，公司首次获得美国联邦航空管理局对一台模拟器的批准，向奥地利一家训练中心交付首台 ATR 42/72 全飞行模拟器，并启用其技术监控与控制系统。
• AXIS entered the Asian market in 2016 with two new customers, and its ATR-72-500 simulator received DGCA qualification from the Indian authority.2016 年，AXIS 以两家新客户进入亚洲市场，其 ATR-72-500 模拟器获得了印度民航总局的认证。
• In 2017 AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH acquired all of the company's shares, while Aviation Academy Austria used a new AXIS simulator to train ATR600 operators.2017 年，AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH 收购了公司全部股份，奥地利航空学院则使用一台新的 AXIS 模拟器培训 ATR600 操作人员。
• In 2018 AXIS launched a new simulator generation with improvements in usability, reliability, maintainability and automation, began developing its own rehosted solution and opened an office in Canada.2018 年，AXIS 推出在易用性、可靠性、可维护性与自动化方面均有改进的新一代模拟器，开始开发自有重构方案，并在加拿大开设办公室。
• The ATR 72-600 simulator received EASA qualification with stimulated original hardware in the same year.同年，ATR 72-600 模拟器在使用真实原厂硬件激励的情况下获得 EASA 认证。
• A Citation Jet CJ1+ full flight simulator was delivered and qualified to Level D in 2019.2019 年，一台奖状喷气 CJ1+ 全飞行模拟器完成交付并取得 D 级认证。
• In 2020 AXIS won its first contract as a subsystem supplier for a major European aerospace and defence company and qualified an ATR72-500 to EASA standards in Asia.2020 年，AXIS 首次获得为一家欧洲大型航空航天与防务企业供应子系统的合同，并在亚洲完成 ATR72-500 的 EASA 标准认证。
• It also installed its own rehosted solution for an ATR72-600 avionics system in Ireland.公司还在爱尔兰为一套 ATR72-600 航电系统安装了自有重构方案。
• AXIS opened a development office in Hungary in 2022 and expanded its range to include subordinate devices.AXIS 于 2022 年在匈牙利开设开发办公室，并将产品范围扩展到配套的下级训练设备。
• In 2023 the company introduced internal aircraft performance data collection and modelling and began developing CL650 and CL350 simulators, with the CL350 designed to be upgradable to the CL3500.2023 年，公司引入内部的飞机性能数据采集与建模能力，并开始研制 CL650 与 CL350 模拟器，其中 CL350 可升级为 CL3500。
• AXIS qualified mainland Europe's first Level D Challenger CL350 simulator in August 2024 and launched a virtual reality cockpit procedure and walkaround trainer in October.2024 年 8 月，AXIS 完成欧洲大陆首台 D 级挑战者 CL350 模拟器的认证，并在 10 月推出虚拟现实驾驶舱程序与绕机检查训练器。
• In 2025 AXIS expanded its US activities, certified the first US-based Level D Challenger 350 simulator for Vista America and unveiled an AI Debriefing Station in December.2025 年，AXIS 扩大在美国的业务，为 Vista America 认证了首台位于美国的 D 级挑战者 350 模拟器，并在 12 月发布人工智能讲评站。
• In April 2026 the company became part of the newly launched AX Aero Group, a Zurich-based aviation technology business.2026 年 4 月，公司成为新成立的 AX Aero Group 的一员，该集团是一家总部位于苏黎世的航空技术企业。
• AXIS achieved FAA Level D qualification for a second Challenger CL350 simulator, built for the California training provider LOFT, in June 2026.2026 年 6 月，AXIS 为加利福尼亚训练机构 LOFT 建造的第二台挑战者 CL350 模拟器取得美国联邦航空管理局 D 级认证。
• In August 2026 it entered the helicopter market with the AX-DH and an EASA- and FAA-approvable flight training device.2026 年 8 月，公司凭借 AX-DH 以及一台可获 EASA 与 FAA 批准的飞行训练设备进入直升机市场。

Business and products

• The AX-D is the company's flagship Level D full flight simulator, pairing a replicated cockpit on a motion system with a visual system that provides a 200 by 40 degree field of view.AX-D 是公司的旗舰 D 级全飞行模拟器，把安装在运动系统上的复制驾驶舱与视场角为 200×40 度的视景系统结合在一起。
• The AX-D Flex is a modular design that lets an operator run two or even three different cockpit types on a single motion platform, which the company calls a Mothership.AX-D Flex 采用模块化设计，使运营方可以在单一运动平台上运行两种甚至三种不同机型的驾驶舱，公司将该平台称为母舰。
• AXIS supplies full flight simulators for regional turboprops such as the ATR 42 and ATR 72, for business jets and for passenger aircraft made by Airbus and Boeing.AXIS 为 ATR 42 与 ATR 72 等支线涡桨飞机、公务机以及空中客车与波音生产的客机提供全飞行模拟器。
• Its low-level devices are qualified as Level 1 or Level 2 flight training devices or as type-specific flat panel trainers, ranging from touchscreen units to fully replicated hardware.其低级设备可作为一级或二级飞行训练设备，或作为特定机型的平板训练器交付，范围从触摸屏装置到完全复制的硬件。
• Virtual procedure trainers use touchscreens to let pilots rehearse normal and abnormal procedures before entering a full simulator.虚拟程序训练器使用触摸屏，让飞行员在进入全飞行模拟器之前演练正常与非正常程序。
• Computer-based training tools cover subjects such as avionics and aircraft systems for lower-cost, classroom or self-paced instruction.计算机辅助训练工具涵盖航电与飞机系统等科目，用于成本较低的课堂或自学式教学。
• AXIS trains customers in how to operate its simulators and provides maintenance, spare parts management and online monitoring of installed devices.AXIS 为客户提供模拟器操作培训，并提供维护、备件管理以及对已安装设备的在线监控。
• The company's rehosted avionics solution recreates an aircraft's original avionics behaviour in software, reducing dependence on ageing proprietary hardware.公司的重构航电方案在软件中重现飞机原有航电行为，从而降低对老化专有硬件的依赖。
• AXIS also works as a subsystem supplier, building simulator components for larger aerospace and defence contractors rather than complete devices.AXIS 也作为子系统供应商，为规模更大的航空航天与防务承包商制造模拟器部件，而不是完整设备。
• A virtual reality cockpit procedure and walkaround trainer introduced in 2024 allows pilots to practise checks and exterior inspections without occupying a full flight simulator.2024 年推出的虚拟现实驾驶舱程序与绕机检查训练器，使飞行员无需占用全飞行模拟器即可练习检查单与外部检查。
• The AI Debriefing Station announced in December 2025 is an automated platform intended to improve the review of pilot performance after a training session.2025 年 12 月发布的人工智能讲评站是一个自动化平台，旨在改进训练结束后对飞行员表现的复盘。
• For helicopters AXIS offers the AX-DH, which is based on the AX-D and adds a high-resolution visual system and a six-degree-of-freedom electric motion system.在直升机领域，AXIS 提供基于 AX-D 的 AX-DH，并为其增加高分辨率视景系统与六自由度电动运动系统。
• The AX-DH has a full-scale helicopter cockpit, helicopter-specific flight dynamics and avionics models, and supports switching between instrument and visual flight rules during an approach.AX-DH 拥有全尺寸直升机驾驶舱与直升机专用飞行动力学及航电模型，并支持在进近过程中切换仪表飞行规则与目视飞行规则。
• Helicopter devices are aimed at offshore operations and night vision goggle flights as well as routine individual and multi-crew training.直升机设备面向海上作业与夜视镜飞行，也用于常规的单人及多机组训练。

Organization and governance

• AXIS is headquartered in Lebring in the Austrian state of Styria and maintains offices in Pécs, Hungary and Montreal, Canada.AXIS 总部位于奥地利施泰尔马克州莱布灵，并在匈牙利佩奇与加拿大蒙特利尔设有办公室。
• The company employs around 100 people and describes itself as a medium-sized business with flat hierarchies and a high degree of agility.公司拥有约 100 名员工，并将自身描述为一家层级扁平、反应灵活的中型企业。
• AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH became the sole shareholder in 2017, centralising ownership of the simulator business.AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH 于 2017 年成为唯一股东，集中持有这家模拟器企业的所有权。
• Since 2026 the company has been part of AX Aero Group, a Zurich-based business that presents itself as an end-to-end corporate aviation solution.自 2026 年起，公司隶属于 AX Aero Group，这家总部位于苏黎世的企业将自身定位为端到端公务航空解决方案提供者。
• Its quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, and the company is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.公司的质量管理体系通过 ISO 9001:2015 认证，并且是通用航空制造商协会的成员。
• AXIS is entitled to display the Styrian coat of arms, an Austrian regional distinction granted to businesses with a connection to the state.AXIS 获准使用施泰尔马克州州徽，这是奥地利授予与该州有联系的企业的一项地区荣誉。
• The company's engineering team combines pilots and simulation specialists, and its public statements emphasise in-house development of visual, motion and avionics software.公司的工程团队由飞行员与模拟技术专家组成，其公开表述强调视景、运动与航电软件均由内部开发。

Financials

• AXIS is privately held and does not publish annual revenue or profit figures.AXIS 为私人持股企业，不公布年度收入或利润数据。
• Its revenue comes from simulator sales, upgrades, maintenance contracts, spare parts and training services rather than from a single product line.其收入来自模拟器销售、升级、维护合同、备件与培训服务，而不是依赖单一产品线。
• The first Fokker 100 simulator was supported by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency and the Styrian Economic Development Agency, reducing the cost of early development.首台福克 100 模拟器获得奥地利研究促进署与施泰尔马克州经济发展署的支持，降低了早期开发成本。
• The 2017 sale of all shares to AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH was not accompanied by a disclosed purchase price.2017 年向 AXIS Simulation Holding GmbH 出售全部股份的交易未披露收购价格。
• The US expansion and the 2026 helicopter programme require investment in certification, production capacity and local support, but the company has not published budget figures.美国扩张与 2026 年直升机项目需要在认证、产能与本地支持方面投入资金，但公司未公布预算数字。
• Export sales are central to the business, which is why the company received a Styrian export award in 2018.出口销售对该业务至关重要，公司因此于 2018 年获得施泰尔马克州出口奖。

Reception

• In 2012 the Styrian Chamber of Commerce gave AXIS its Fast Forward Award for the most innovative product of the year.2012 年，施泰尔马克州商会将年度最具创新产品奖 Fast Forward Award 授予 AXIS。
• On 7 June 2018 AXIS received the Export Award 2018 at the 14th Styrian Export Day organised by the Styrian Chamber of Commerce.2018 年 6 月 7 日，AXIS 在施泰尔马克州商会主办的第 14 届施泰尔马克州出口日上获得 2018 年出口奖。
• GEWINN magazine included AXIS again in its 2026 overview of Austrian companies that lead their world markets.GEWINN 杂志在 2026 年奥地利世界市场领先企业概览中再次收录 AXIS。
• The company's US growth was highlighted by FAA Level D qualification for Challenger CL350 simulators built for Vista America and LOFT, its fourth training device in the United States.公司在美国的增长体现于为 Vista America 与 LOFT 建造的挑战者 CL350 模拟器取得 FAA D 级认证，这也是其在美国的第四台训练设备。
• Its August 2026 entry into helicopter simulation was presented by the company as a milestone that broadens its range beyond fixed-wing training.公司将其 2026 年 8 月进入直升机模拟领域描述为一项里程碑，使产品范围扩展到固定翼训练之外。
• Customers rely on AXIS devices qualified by EASA, the FAA, Austro Control and the Indian DGCA, which gives the company a record of approvals in several major markets.客户使用获得 EASA、FAA、Austro Control 与印度民航总局认证的 AXIS 设备，这使公司在多个主要市场拥有认证记录。

Notable people

• Christian Theuermann, an executive board member, speaks publicly for AXIS on its US expansion and its helicopter programme.执行董事会成员 Christian Theuermann 代表 AXIS 就美国扩张与直升机项目对外发声。
• Helmut Haslberger, Daniel Köck, Benjamin Binder and Robert Marterer developed the concept behind the AX-D Flex and are named in the company's account of its patent.Helmut Haslberger、Daniel Köck、Benjamin Binder 与 Robert Marterer 提出了 AX-D Flex 的构想，并在公司关于该专利的叙述中被点名。
• The founders were a group of engineers and pilots rather than a single named entrepreneur, and the company continues to present itself as engineer-led.创始人是一群工程师与飞行员，而不是某一位具名企业家，公司至今仍以工程师主导自居。
• Its public materials name few individual managers beyond Theuermann, concentrating instead on engineering teams and customer training organisations.除 Theuermann 之外，其公开材料很少点名个别管理者，而是更多介绍工程团队与客户训练机构。