Dated: Nov 12, 2024
[NEWMARKET, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 12, 2024] – Flightdeck Solutions (FDS) has completed the expansion of its headquarters, increasing its facility to 10,000 square feet to accommodate growth in both domestic and international markets. The expansion reflects the company's measured approach to scaling operations after 24 years of serving the aviation training industry.
"While we've doubled our facility size approximately every decade, this expansion is different” explained Peter Cos, President of Flightdeck Solutions. “We've implemented purpose-built production areas and enhanced quality control systems that will benefit our customers for years to come."
PHOTO: New FDS device production line before & after the expansion.
The newly configured facility introduces dedicated device assembly bays with upgraded infrastructure, effectively doubling production capacity. A new demonstration area enables customers to experience fully-built aircraft trainers, complete with a 220-degree wrap-around visual display system, able to support a range of aircraft builds, including A320, B737MAX, and Q400 models.
""The expanded facility allows us to maintain dedicated production lines for our long-term customers while accommodating new projects” - Peter Cos, Flighteck Solutions President
FDS's steady growth is evidenced by its delivery of 25 flight training devices to Canadian institutions alone over the past two years. Among these domestic deliveries are devices for the International Test Pilots School (London, Ontario), Conair Aerial Firefighting (Abbotsford, BC), Orizon Aviation (Quebec), Toronto Airways, AviaSim, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (Breslau, Ontario), British Columbia Institute of Technology, Kelowna Flight Craft, and WestJet. This Canadian success runs parallel to FDS's continued international deliveries.
LEFT PHOTO: A view into our new production facility during MP Tony Van Bynen's recent visit. RIGHT PHOTO: New demonstration area featuring an FDS A320 ATD trainer.
"The expanded facility allows us to maintain dedicated production lines for our long-term customers while accommodating new projects” remarked Cos, discussing the strategic importance of the expansion. “This increased capacity, combined with our optimized workflow, helps us better serve the growing needs of the aviation training industry."
The expansion coincides with recent certifications from Transport Canada, FAA, and KOCA, reinforcing FDS's position in the flight training hardware sector. While maintaining a strong presence in North America, the company continues to serve clients across international markets. To support this growth, the company plans to strategically expand its teams across sales, production, and technical support roles.