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L3Harris Selected to Train All Pilots for Japan’s Leading Airline

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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has expanded its pilot training agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) to include training for ANA pilots. This agreement is set to begin in March 2023, allowing ANA to standardize pilot training across its group airlines and meet future pilot demand. The initial cohort of pilots will undergo a 60-week training program in England before returning to Japan for certification. This expansion builds on a long-standing relationship between L3Harris and ANA's subsidiary, Peach Aviation, showcasing ANA's confidence in L3Harris' training capabilities.

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  • Expands previous agreement with Peach Aviation to include All Nippon Airways pilots
  • Enables All Nippon Airways to meet future pilot demand
  • Ensures standardization of new pilot training across All Nippon Airways group airlines

CRAWLEY, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) announced today its selection by Japan’s largest airline, All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd., to train its next generation of pilots.

All Nippon Airlines students will train on aircraft like the Diamond DA42 at Cranfield Training Center in England. Flight students will attend L3Harris' 60-week, single-engine and multi-engine flight training and ground school in England before returning to Japan to complete their Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau license. (Photo: Business Wire)

All Nippon Airlines students will train on aircraft like the Diamond DA42 at Cranfield Training Center in England. Flight students will attend L3Harris' 60-week, single-engine and multi-engine flight training and ground school in England before returning to Japan to complete their Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau license. (Photo: Business Wire)

The agreement builds on a decades-long pilot training and simulator relationship between L3Harris and one of ANA’s subsidiaries, Peach Aviation. That training relationship will now expand as L3Harris will provide pilot training for All Nippon Airways and its group airlines.

“This agreement shows the confidence ANA has in the quality of L3Harris’ training capabilities,” said David Coward, Vice President and General Manager, Airline Academy, L3Harris. “The ANA Group already entrusts us to train its pilots for Peach Aviation and now we will play an even more important role in preparing pilots for its flagship carrier.”

Beginning in March 2023, the initial group of All Nippon Airlines students will attend the 60-week, single-engine and multi-engine flight training and ground school in England before returning to Japan to complete their Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau license.

“L3Harris has a history for producing highly skilled future pilots,” said Takeshi Yamagishi, Vice President, ANA Flight Operations Center Quality Planning. “By using its quality locations and training facilities we can ensure we are well prepared for future growth.”

All Nippon Airlines ranks in the top 15 airlines worldwide by annual revenue. L3Harris’ has supplied All Nippon Airlines with flight training devices since the 1980s, with the first pilot training agreements signed between the two in 2018.

About L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies is a Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our 46,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

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Commercial Aviation

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Paul Swiergosz

L3Harris Corporate

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Source: L3Harris Technologies

FAQ

What is the new pilot training agreement between L3Harris and All Nippon Airways?

L3Harris has expanded its agreement with All Nippon Airways to include pilot training for ANA pilots starting in March 2023.

How long is the pilot training program for All Nippon Airways?

The pilot training program for All Nippon Airways is 60 weeks long.

What does the expanded agreement with All Nippon Airways entail?

The expanded agreement allows for the standardization of pilot training across All Nippon Airways group airlines.

When will the first cohort of ANA pilots begin their training?

The first cohort of ANA pilots will begin their training in March 2023.

How has L3Harris been involved with All Nippon Airways previously?

L3Harris has supplied flight training devices to All Nippon Airways since the 1980s and previously trained pilots for its subsidiary, Peach Aviation.

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