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FlightSafety adds Morris to the fold
FlightSafety International has announced that Andrew Morris has joined the company as director, commercial air transport simulator sales.
April 27, 2017 By FlightSafety
“We are pleased to welcome Andrew to FlightSafety,” said John Van Maren, vice president, simulation products and services. “His proven ability to develop strategic relationships with commercial airlines made him the ideal choice for this important position. Our current and prospective customers will benefit from Andrew’s 40 years of industry experience and his commitment to provide the highest quality products and services that meet their individual needs.”
His main responsibilities are to identify and pursue new business opportunities for FlightSafety’s advanced technology simulation products and comprehensive services among operators of commercial aircraft. This includes developing and promoting products and services that meet the current and future needs of this important segment. “Andrew’s experience and insights will help to expand and strengthen FlightSafety’s global reach and leadership position,” added John Van Maren.
Andrew is a senior marketing and business development leader, with a strong aerospace engineering background and broad experience in the development and sales of complex aerospace and defense systems. He has worked extensively in North America as well as international markets, including Europe, China and Australia.
His prior experience includes positions in engineering and business development with CAE in Montreal, and in international sales and strategic development business for Rockwell Collins Simulation. He most recently served as vice president, business development for TRU Simulation and Training.
Andrew received a Bachelor of Technology degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Design from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
More than 800 engineers, manufacturing specialists and administrative personnel are dedicated to the design, manufacture and support of FlightSafety’s full flight simulators, advanced technology training devices, visual systems and displays. They are used throughout FlightSafety’s worldwide network of Learning Centers and by government and military agencies and commercial aircraft operators around the world.
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than 1.4 million hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa and the United Kingdom.
