- JATS participates in "Rebuild Libya Conference & Exhibition Forum"

- JATS successfully completed all requirements for the EASA – 147 Audit

- Air Arabia signs MPL training contract with JATS

- Dr. Majid AlSadi, Chairman of JATS welcomed Amer Fakhoury as General Manager, 15th March 2011

- Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Feisal ben Al Hussein, JATS Launches B737, B767 and Embraer Full Flight Simulators

JATS participates in "Rebuild Libya Conference & Exhibition Forum"

During 14 – 16th December, five of Eastern Holding’s subsidiary companies participated in the ‘Rebuild Libya Conference and Exhibition Forum’, held at Zara Expo, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Amman. The aim of this event was to create cooperation and business investment opportunities between the Jordanian and Libyan industrial and service sectors. This 3-day event coincided with the Preparatory Conference for Libya’s Reconstruction, whose aim it is to concentrate on investment. A large delegation from the Libyan Transitional Council and Libyan businessmen, in addition to a large number of Jordanian companies, specializing in many different industrial and service sectors, participated in the event.

The companies representing Eastern Holding was JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation), The Millennium Hotel Amman, APM (Arab Pump Manufacturing), EIA (Eastern International Academy) and ESS (Eastern Security Services).

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JATS and APSD renew flight training services agreement

JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) and APSD (Arabia for Professional Skills Development) have agreed to renew their flight training services agreement. Under the terms of the contract, which began in November 2011 through November 2012, JATS provides APSD trainees with various types of aviation courses for pilots, engineers and cabin crew.

“Customers expect the highest standards in quality, safety, service and cost-efficiency in training. It is our policy to offer just that”, said Amer Fakhoury, GM of JATS.

APSD was established in 2005 as a training arm of Jordan Aviation. Its main focus is to provide aviation related training programs to all aviation customers, as Eng. Maher Elghoul, GM of APSD, remarked.

JATS is one of the leading aviation training centers in the MENA region. JATS simulator portfolio includes: B767-300ER FFS, A310-300, A320-200, A320-200 FFS, B737-800NG and Embraer 170/190, which provide complete training packages that offer a wide range of simulator and ground school for engineers, pilots and airline staff from the international airline community. The Cabin Crew Safety and Services training facility is capable of delivering high quality training courses for all aviation levels ranging from basic training through refresher and advanced levels.

From left: Mr. Amer Fakhoury - GM of JATS, 

Eng. Maher Elgoul - GM of APSD

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JATS and SKIES reaching for new frontiers

Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS) and SKIES Consultancy have signed a consultancy agreement. Under this agreement SKIES will recruit and promote 2 different Type Rating modules, on behalf of JATS, for B737-NG, A320 and Embraer aircraft. SKIES will also act as JATS’ representative in Asia, Nigeria, Tunis and Algeria.

SKIES Consultancy, a UAE based aviation group, provides a unique and integrated aviation support system for airlines and independent pilots.

JATS is the pioneer and most advanced aviation training centre in the Middle East, where it provides the highest and finest quality pilot, cabin crew and maintenance training standards. JATS is operating 6 full-flight simulators (2 A320’s, A310, B767, B737ng and Embraer), respectively. JATS holds a large number of Civil Aviation Authority approvals around the globe, i.e. EASA 147 approval for A320, A340 and A330 engineering maintenance courses for combined B1 and B2 ATA 104 level III; TRTO (Type Rating Training Organization) and French DGCA, to name just a few.
 

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Eastern Holding Madrasati students visits JATS as part of their CSR initiative

On Wednesday, 12th October, the final year Madrasati students from two high schools from Mafraq visited JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) at their premises at QAIA, as part of Eastern Holding’s initiative to introduce school students to the corporate world. The students were given a brief about the training procedure every pilot, cabin crew and maintenance crew member has to undertake to keep their aviation licenses updated and in compliance with their respective Civil Aviation requirements. Then the students witnessed a simulated live land and water plane ditching emergency evacuation and a practical economy class service application in JATS’ In-Flight Safety department. They also each had the opportunity of a lifetime to ‘fly’ in one of JATS’ 6 simulators. Afterwards the students were treated to a light lunch in the cafeteria and mingled with JATS’ management and staff. “It is a privilege to open JATS’ doors to these students and to make a small contribution in exposing them to the aviation industry, which hopefully might be of great value for them later in their life” said Amer Fakhoury, JATS’s General Manager.

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Eastern Holding held annual Iftar at Four Seasons Hotel

Eastern Holding held its annual Iftar at the Season’s Restaurant, Four Seasons Hotel on Wednesday, 24 August 2011.

The Iftar was attended by all Eastern Holding subsidiary companies’ management and employees, as well as a large number of CEO’s and top management of the Jordanian Aviation sector.

During the event, Dr. Majid AlSadi (Chairman and CEO of Eastern Investment Group Holding) welcomed everyone and gave special recognition to employees for their excellence and hard work.
 

Pictured: Dr. Majid AlSadi (Chairman Eastern Holding and owner of JATS),

Marwan Atallah (AYLA) and Capt. Ziad Hanandeh (Royal Falcon).

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JATS successfully completed all requirements for the EASA – 147 Audit

The leading, independent and most technologically advanced civil aviation training center in the Middle East, Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and complied with all the rules and regulations conducted by the annual surveillance audit conducted by EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) for:

    1- A318/A319/A320/A321 (CFM565) (B1T1 + B2T2) / A319/A320/A321

        (IAE V2500) (B1T1 + B2T2)
    2- A340 200/300 (CFM56) (B1T1 + B2T2)

In addition, JATS also complied and completed the stringent audit inspection by Mr. Alain Quillien from GSAC (Groupement pour la Sécurité de l'Aviation Civile) and that the company’s ground training received the EASA 147 approval for the following new courses:

    1- A330 (All Engines) (B1T1 + B2T2)
    2- Differences Courses from A340 with respect to A330 and A330 with

        respect to A340 200/300.

From Right, Mr. Amer Fakhoury – JATS GM, Mr. Alain QUILLIEN – GSAC Inspector,
Mr. Feras Al Hendawi – Head of Technical Training and Commercial Depts. and Mr. Moh’d Nour – Head of QA
 

This certification is an achievement award for JATS’ management and staff and could be the catalyst that will further strengthen the company’s leadership role and brand name recognition in the civil aviation training space. This will allow JATS to increase its market share by conquering the international aviation maintenance training industry, particularly Europe and the Middle East regions.

JATS main objectives have always been to provide its clients with the latest aviation knowledge & skills and to offer quality training conforming to industry standards and regulations; this very important certification represents the symbol of the high standard and quality of training offered by JATS, in its ongoing continuous efforts in achieving excellence in the aviation training fields.

JATS’s training facilities now combine 6 Full-Flight Simulators; 2 A320’s, A310, B767, B737NG and EMB 170/190, which provide complete training packages that offer a wide range of simulator and Computer Based Training (CBT) for cockpit crew, cabin crew and airline staff from the international airline community.
 

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JATS Incorporates CPaT Programs

Houston, Texas USA – CPaT, the world leader in computer-based training for the aviation industry, today announced that it has been selected to provide Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS), based in Amman, Jordan, with its entire library of Flight Training programs for all aircraft types. Some of the aircraft programs being supplied include the A320, B737NG, B767 and EMB190. CPaT are also providing JATS with their Learning Management System (LMS) along with all of their Specialty courses including CRM, HAZMAT, Volcanic Ash, Jet Upset, ETOPS, MNPS, and Low Visibility amongst others.

JATS is the pioneer and leading independent airline and customer service training center in the Middle East, based at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. With over thirty years of experience they provide cost effective, world class training with a strong focus on Customer Care that consistently meets their clients’ expectations. JATS’ extensive training facilities now combine Airbus, Boeing and Embraer simulators, which provide complete training packages that offer a wide range of simulator and classroom based instruction for cockpit crew, cabin crews, engineers and airline staff. JATS holds EASA 147 approval for A320, A340 and A330 engineering maintenance courses for combined B1 and B2 ATA 104 level III.

More than 65 percent of the world’s aviation professionals who use CBT use CPaT’s products. CPaT offers a wide variety of flight training programs including A318/319/A320, A330, A340, B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, ERJ 145 and EMB 170/190 amongst others. CPaT also offers a large array of Specialty Courses including ETOPS, RVSM, Volcanic Ash, HAZMAT, CRM, MNPS and Cold Weather and more.

About CPaT

A privately held company based in Houston, Texas, CPaT is the world leader in computer-based training for the aviation industry. CPaT has provided CBT products and services to major airlines, manufacturers, and training organizations around the world for 15 years. CPaT’s customers include Air France, Avianca, CAE, China Southern, Continental Airlines, COPA Airlines, CTC Aviation Services, Dynamic Aviation, PAIFA, Sabenavita, Southwest Airlines and World Airways. For further information on CPaT and their products and services, please visit their website at http://www.cpat.com

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Eastern Holding Madrasati school in Kerak visits JATS

One of Eastern Holding’s three Madrasati Initiative schools, Al-Qaser Elementary Mixed School in Kerak, recently visited JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) on their annual visit. The 5 and 6th grades were welcomed by JATS’ staff, and were given a tour of the company’s airline training facilities. The students each had the opportunity to ‘fly’ in the B737NG simulator, participated in a real-life fire evacuation exercise and experienced a water-landing safety exercise, complete with wearing life vests. The students enjoyed lunch at JATS’s cafeteria and afterwards every student was treated to a surprise gift package. It was a remarkable day that these students will never forget.
 

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Air Arabia signs MPL training contract with JATS

Sharjah-based Air Arabia, through its aviation training arm Alpha Aviation UAE, signed a pilot and ground school aviation training contract with JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) recently to launch its MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) program. Present at this milestone signing event was JATS’ Chairman Dr. Majid AlSadi and JATS’ management team.

Air Arabia, a member of the Air Arab Carrier Organization (AACO), operates daily flights from Sharjah UAE (head office) to Amman on their A320 fleet of 29 airplanes. Air Arabia currently has three hubs (Sharjah, Alexandria and Morocco) and will have its fourth hub operational from Amman as of September 2011, and flies to over 65 international destinations, spreading across the MENA and European regions.

Mr. Mustafa Yusuf, general manager of Alpha Aviation Academy (UAE), stated “I am proud to have witnessed the signing of this agreement between our respected companies and look forward to our strategic partnership”.

“We are proud to be the training provider for Air Arabia and Alpha Aviation Academy with their pioneer training program in the Middle East. We at JATS will leave no stone unturned to ensure Air Arabia of our quality training and commitment to them and to ensure the success of our mutual co-operation” said JATS’ newly appointed general manager, Mr. Amer Fakhoury.

JATS simulator portfolio includes: B767-300ER FFS, A310-300, A320-200, A320-200 FFS, B737-800NG and Embraer 170/190, which provide complete training packages that offer a wide range of simulator and ground school for engineers, pilots and airline staff from the international airline community. The Cabin Crew Safety and Services training facility is capable of delivering high quality training courses for all aviation levels ranging from basic training through refresher and advanced levels.
 

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Dr. Majid AlSadi, Chairman of JATS welcomed Amer Fakhoury as General Manager, 15th March 2011

On the 15th March 2011, Dr. Majid AlSadi, Chairman of JATS (Jordan Airline Training & Simulation) welcomed Amer Fakhoury as General Manager, succeeding former GM Capt. Saif Taher.

Mr. Fakhoury previously held the position of GM and board member of Royal Wings and Chairman of Royal Tours.

He started his career with Royal Jordanian Airlines 15 years ago as sales representative, thereafter managing RJ's offices in Belguim, Germany and Italy, respectively. Mr. Fakhoury will bring with him his international aviation managerial skills which will be a great asset to JATS.

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Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Feisal ben Al Hussein JATS Launches B737, B767 and Embraer Full Flight Simulators

During a launching ceremony held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS) - one of the most prominent civil aviation training centers in the Middle East - announced that it acquired B737-800NG, B767-300ER and Embraer 170/190 state-of-the-art full flight simulators from the world's leading simulator manufacturers, THALES and Flight Safety International, for a total amount of US$30 million.

The ceremony was attended by ambassadors, Jordanian and international aviation companies' CEOs, and members of the Jordanian and international aviation industry. New training contracts were signed during the ceremony between JATS and Middle East Airlines, Syrian Air, Iraqi Airways, Gulf Airways, Egypt Express, and NAS Air. A five-year exclusivity contract was also signed with Royal Jordanian Airlines.

Dr. Majid AlSadi, Chairman of Eastern Investment Group Holding, said: "Since our acquisition of 80% of JATS, we have invested heavily in developing and improving its facilities and services to become a world leader in its field."

Dr. AlSadi highlighted the fact that JATS' services continue to boost the efficiency of the aviation industry in Jordan and the Middle East. With the industry reaching unprecedented heights in terms of service providers and passengers, JATS continues to be a leader in the sector, according to the best world class practices. The Company's highly qualified and specialized staff and facilities have provided training for a record-breaking 5,000+ trainees this past year.

The new simulators have been designed and manufactured based on the most current international standards and are approved by JAR-STD as Level D to operate all normal and abnormal training procedures and whatever is essential for the flight crew’s training for the different airlines in the Middle East and around the world. These new simulators will be added to the rest of JATS’ facilities, enabling JATS to cater to a wider percentage of trainees in Jordan and the globe. Currently, the JATS simulator portfolio includes: B767-300ER FFS, A310-300, A320-200, A320-200 FFS, B737-800NG and Embraer 170/190.

The B737 and Embraer simulators have been installed in the newly designed, hi-tech building at Queen Alia International Airport and the B767 at JATS’s facilities in Amman Civil Airport. This new building also contains offices, various training facilities, classrooms and a crew lounge.

The retired B707 simulator, which is one of the first B707 simulators that were manufactured in the early 60s, is showcased in the magnificent lobby, symbolizing the cross-over from the ‘old’ to the ‘new’ simulator technology.

In August 2006, Eastern Investment Group Holding acquired 80% of JATS as part of Royal Jordanian’s privatization scheme.

JATS' Acting General Manager, Mr. Nasri Nowar, stated that the acquisition of these simulators serves to reinforce and strengthen JATS' vision of providing the best, cutting-edge training for its trainees. He noted that JATS continues to enjoy its competitive advantage of aviation training in Jordan and the international aviation industry by constantly broadening its product range to meet the needs of its customers.

Mr. Nowar went on to add that JATS’ versatility, professionalism and expertise have stood the test of time; the Company offers top-notch training products and has positioned itself as a leading regional and international aviation training center. He also said that the accuracy of simulation is such that the omni-visual system can be used throughout the simulated flight envelope with optimum training efficiency, particularly during taxi, take off, low altitude flight, approach and landing.

JATS’ extensive training facilities now combine Airbus, Boeing and Embraer simulators. The Company offers complete training packages that cover a wide range of simulator- and classroom-based instruction for cockpit crew, cabin crew and airline staff from the domestic and international airline community.

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