FlightSafety, founded in 1951, operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and delivers comprehensive aviation training through learning centers in the United States, Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. The company trains pilots, maintenance technicians, dispatchers, cabin safety personnel, and other aviation professionals from 167 countries using 1,600+ instructors and proprietary training methods.
The organization comprises two primary divisions. Its training operations deliver instruction across multiple disciplines and aircraft types through immersive simulation environments. Its Simulation Products division designs and manufactures advanced full-flight simulators, ultra-high-definition visual systems, and related simulation equipment for commercial, government, and military organizations worldwide.
FlightSafety's technology centers on high-fidelity flight simulation and visualization systems, including patented instructional methods that enable tailored training scenarios. The company has maintained this focus on simulation-driven instruction since its inception at LaGuardia Airport in 1951, when it began with a single Link trainer. FlightSafety is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
