FlightSafety International

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FlightSafety International
Type Wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
Founded Flushing, NY (1951)
Headquarters La Guardia Airport, Marine Air Terminal
Key people Albert Ueltschi - founder and Chairman, Bruce Whitman - President & CEO
Industry Flight Training, Flight Simulator, Aerospace, Aviation
Products Commercial Aviation Training, Military Training, Full Flight Simulators, Visual Simulation, Simulation Software
Revenue reported in annual Berkshire Hathaway financial statements
Employees 3,500+ worldwide
Website http://www.flightsafety.com/

FlightSafety International is the world's leading provider of professional aviation training, as well as simulation equipment and software. The company services are provided to both military and civil aviation organizations worldwide for fixed-wing, rotor and tiltrotor aircraft. Founded in 1951 by A.L. Ueltschi, it was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway (see Warren Buffet) in 1996.

FlightSafety International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRKA NYSE: BRKB

A "Level D" All-Electric Full Flight Simulator
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A "Level D" All-Electric Full Flight Simulator

[edit] Divisions

- Over 40 Training Centers Worldwide

- FlightSafety International - Simulation

  • FlightSafety Simulation Systems Division
  • FlightSafety Visual Simulation Systems

- FlightSafety Services Corporation

- FlightSafety Academy

- FlightSafety CourseWare Support

- MarineSafety International

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