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ZURICH and BOSTON (Mar. 11, 2025) — Loft Dynamics, the global leader in qualified virtual reality (VR) flight simulation training devices, today announced the worldwide release of its highly anticipated Airbus H145 VR simulator—the first-ever VR flight simulator for this widely used rotorcraft. Designed to support the demanding training needs of H145 operators across air ambulance, law enforcement, and military missions, the new simulator provides a high level of accessibility, realism, and efficiency.
Loft Dynamics also announced that Boston MedFlight, the largest critical care transport provider in the northeastern United States, is among the first operators in the world to sign a letter of intent to integrate the VR H145 simulator into its training program. The organization plans to install the state-of-the-art VR simulator at one of its four Massachusetts bases.
“Our critical care medical transport pilots operate in complex and unpredictable environments, from landing on highways at night to navigating congested airspace to reach a city hospital. Comprehensive training for these high-stakes scenarios is essential, and advanced flight simulators like the Loft Dynamics H145 hold the power to be a game-changing solution by immersing pilots in realistic scenarios within a controlled environment,” said Maura Hughes, CEO of Boston MedFlight.
“Bringing the H145 VR simulator to market is a core part of our mission to make world-class pilot training more affordable, accessible, and relevant across all sectors,” said Fabi Riesen, founder and CEO of Loft Dynamics. “Effective H145 training must go beyond aircraft handling— it must also replicate the physiological and emotional demands of real missions, from the pressure of transporting a critically injured child to coordinating with ground teams in fast-changing conditions. For training to be truly effective, pilots need frequent exposure to these scenarios. Our new simulator makes that possible for H145 operators—delivering high-fidelity training at one-tenth the size and a fraction of the cost of traditional full-motion simulators. We’re enabling critical operators like Boston MedFlight to provide the highest-quality training— ensuring pilots are better prepared than ever, so they can operate safely and confidently when lives depend on them. That’s what drives us to keep innovating every day.”
The Loft Dynamics H145 VR simulator features:
- Real-world flight dynamics with a six-degrees-of-freedom full-motion platform that replicates all haptic sensations—such as sling loads, runway texture, and force feedback from flight controls.
- A full-scale replica cockpit with a 360-degree panoramic view, providing precise visual cues both inside and outside the aircraft.
- A full-body pose tracking system, allowing pilots to see their exact hand and body movements in real time within the VR environment.
- AI- and machine learning-powered performance tracking, which objectively captures and measures pilot core competencies across maneuvers and scenarios and provides data-driven feedback to optimize training.
- Customizable scenarios and environments, enabling pilots to train for real-world missions in conditions such as Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), Whiteout/Brownout scenarios, and the FAA- and EASA-qualified HESLO training simulation.
- Virtual demonstration mode (LofTWIN), which digitizes flight instruction from world-renowned pilots and operator instructors, transforming it into an immersive VR experience that is accessible anytime, anywhere, ensuring consistent and precise training.
The H145 simulator is now available for order. To schedule a demo or for more information, please contact [email protected]. Visit us at Verticon in Dallas from March 10-13 to see the first public demonstrations of the H145 simulator.
About Loft Dynamics
Loft Dynamics AG is the global leader in qualified virtual reality flight simulation training devices (FSTD). It is the first and only VR FSTD qualified by the FAA and EASA. Equipped with a 3D high-resolution panoramic view, dynamic six-degrees-of-freedom motion platform, and full-scale replica cockpit with a unique pose tracking system, our revolutionary VR simulators provide a more immersive, realistic, customizable, and safe training experience. By offering a training solution 10 times smaller and significantly more cost-effective than legacy simulators, we enhance training accessibility and scalability, empowering highly skilled pilots to meet global demand. We serve leading manufacturers, airlines, operators, schools, and organizations worldwide. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and Zurich, Switzerland, our team comprises passionate engineers, developers, and aviation experts. Visit www.loftdynamics.com. Contact: [email protected]
About Boston MedFlight
A nonprofit organization founded in 1985, Boston MedFlight has transported more than 100,000 patients, including over 6,000 patients in 2024 alone. The organization provides comprehensive medical transport services by air and ground to patients in New England and beyond. Boston MedFlight works in close partnership with local and regional healthcare systems to ensure timely access to high-quality and specialized care. Operating as mobile intensive care units (ICUs), all Boston MedFlight vehicles—including its fleet of seven helicopters, a jet, and nine critical care ambulances—are equipped to provide advanced life support and critical care during transport.
Contact: [email protected]