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The Goal: To design a state-of-the-art aviation training facility that consolidates training operations from multiple sites while embodying the core values of the aviation industry: safety, sustainability, and operational efficiency. Designing a state-of-the-art aviation training facility requires a deep understanding of how built environments can reflect and reinforce operational values....

Figurr Architects Collective is pleased to announce that we have joined the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) ecosystem! ...

The aviation industry forecasts a pilot shortage of 585,000 to 649,000 by 2040 (Wadhams, 2023), emphasizing the need for pilot recruitment and training initiatives. Central to this effort is establishing new training centres worldwide, whether in new buildings, expansions, or renovations of existing buildings that support all aviation team members. Design strategies that address the critical quest...

That was the question of the day at the University of Waterloo’s Sustainable Aeronautics Summit 2023. In the keynote address by Dr. Suzanne Kearns, the audience was challenged to envision a future of air travel that is vastly more innovative in its approach to sustainability....

The aviation industry is competitive and sophisticated, with a level of accountability that you don’t see in every field. Success in aviation training centre design means constantly pushing ideas and asking if there are better, more efficient, and more focused solutions. At Figurr Architects Collective, this is what drives our passion for creating aviation training centres that elevate the user ...

Figurr is an architectural design practice that has been specializing in flight training centers around the world for the past 20 years. The article below answers several important questions asked of us by our clients, simulator equipment suppliers, contractors, pilots, etc. Please enjoy the information below and feel free to reach out to Figurr for more information about the design and constr...