JCAB Grants Japan's First FTD Level 7 Qualification for Loft Dynamics' VR Simulator
The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has qualified Loft Dynamics' VR helicopter simulator, marking a first for the country and the company's entry into the Asia-Pacific region
In a significant development for aviation training in Asia, the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has officially qualified Loft Dynamics' virtual reality (VR) helicopter simulator. Announced on May 27, 2026, from Zurich and Nagoya, Japan, this certification marks the very first FTD Level 7 qualification for a VR flight training device within the country.[1][2]
With this qualification, the JCAB becomes the third global aviation authority to approve Loft Dynamics' VR flight training technology, joining the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The approval is expected to significantly expand access to high-fidelity simulator training for helicopter pilots throughout Japan.[1][2]
Nakanihon Air has been named as the first operator in Japan to integrate the newly qualified FTD Level 7 VR helicopter training into its pilot training program. This partnership also represents Loft Dynamics' inaugural simulator installation in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a major geographical expansion for the VR flight training provider.[1][2]
