Heading365 Launches CL30 FMS Trainer for Business Jets
The CL30 FMS Trainer PRO for the Challenger 350/3500 is Heading365's first product for business aviation, with Aviation Academy Austria as launch customer.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Business Travel
Heading365 has launched the CL30 FMS Trainer PRO for the Challenger 350/3500, its first product for business aviation. Aviation Academy Austria became the launch customer under a multi-year agreement signed at EATS 2026 in Cascais.
Why it matters
The launch extends Heading365's flight management system training applications, already covering 13 aircraft models, into the business aviation segment. The product targets pilot training for a widely operated business jet type.
Heading365's FMS trainers cover the A220, A320, A330, A340, A350, A380, B737NG, B737MAX, B747, B777, B787, E-Jets and CL30, which the company says represent roughly 90% of commercially operated aircraft. The source does not specify the CL30 trainer's pricing or availability terms.
The players
Heading365
Heading365 is a provider of flight management system training applications for commercial and business aircraft.
Aviation Academy Austria
Aviation Academy Austria is a pilot training organization that became the launch customer for the CL30 FMS Trainer PRO.
The details
The agreement was signed at EATS 2026 in Cascais by Michael Holy, Managing Director of Aviation Academy Austria, and Alexander Tschuggmall, Managing Director of Heading365. The CL30 FMS Trainer PRO is intended for pilot training on the Challenger 350/3500.
Timeline
EATS 2026 in Cascais, where the agreement was signed
Market Landscape
The CL30 trainer extends Heading365's FMS portfolio, which already spans 13 commercial aircraft models, into business aviation for the first time. Entry into this segment broadens the company's reach beyond airline-focused training.
Business aviation operators and pilots seeking Challenger 350/3500 training may find a new simulator option through Aviation Academy Austria and Heading365. The source does not indicate when the CL30 trainer will be available to other training providers.
The takeaway
Simulator training for widely flown business jets is becoming more specialized, and operators comparing training providers should check which aircraft types each platform covers. Confirm current availability and terms directly with the training provider before committing.
Further reading
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