VR flight simulators for helicopters, eVTOL and fixed-wing with EASA and FAA qualification.

Loft Dynamics AG

Dübendorf (CH) · Santa Monica (US)New on Amplifa

2016Founded

3Active helicopter simulators (H125, H145, R22, as of 2025)

60 Mio. USDTotal funding (as of 2025)

About Loft Dynamics

Loft Dynamics is a Swiss flight simulation and pilot training company headquartered in Dübendorf near Zurich. The company develops and manufactures virtual-reality-based flight simulators (FSTD) for helicopters (Airbus H125, Airbus H145, Robinson R22), eVTOL training devices (Dufour Aerospace Aero3) and fixed-wing simulators (Boeing 737 with Alaska Airlines). The simulator technology combines a 360° 3D panoramic view via VR headsets, a dynamic six-degrees-of-freedom motion platform, a full-scale cockpit replica and a pose-tracking system. Loft Dynamics was the first company worldwide to receive formal qualifications from EASA and FAA for VR simulators. Customers include Alaska Airlines, the FAA, Airbus Helicopters, the LAPD Air Support Division, Air Zermatt and other operators, authorities and flight schools worldwide. In addition to its headquarters in Dübendorf, the company has operated a North American headquarters with a training center at Santa Monica Airport since 2024.

Site: Dübendorf, Switzerland
Processes: VR flight simulators (FSTD) for helicopters, eVTOL and fixed-wing, Pilot training and training centers, Mission-specific training (e.g. HESLO, whiteout/brownout, night flight, IMC), LofTWIN virtual demonstration/instructor system, Co-development of training devices with OEMs
Materials: VR flight simulator (FSTD), Airbus H125 FSTD, Airbus H145 FSTD, Robinson R22 FSTD, Dufour Aerospace Aero3 eVTOL simulator, Boeing 737 VR simulator, LofTWIN
Certificates: ISO 9001, EASA FSTD qualification (Robinson R22, FTD Level 3), EASA qualification Airbus H125 (FTD Level 3), FAA qualification Airbus H125 (first VR FSTD in the USA), EASA FSTD qualification (R22, FTD Level 3), EASA qualification H125 (FTD Level 3), FAA qualification H125 (first VR FSTD in the USA)
Founded: 2016
Industries: Aviation/flight training, Helicopter operators, Airlines, eVTOL, OEMs (Airbus Helicopters, Boeing), Flight schools

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Engineering and development of the VR simulators
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Software and cockpit manufacturing
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Qualification by EASA/FAA
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Installation at operators and training centers
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Pilot training and mission-specific instruction

Technology & Training Products

VR FSTD

VR flight simulator (FSTD)

Combination of VR headset, 6-DoF motion platform, cockpit replica and pose tracking for qualified flight training.

H125

Airbus H125 FSTD

VR simulator qualified by EASA and FAA for operators and mission training.

H145

Airbus H145 FSTD

FSTD for professional training at FTD Level 3 or higher, developed with Airbus Helicopters.

R22

Robinson R22 FSTD

First VR simulator qualified by EASA (FTD Level 3) for basic pilot training.

Aero3

Dufour Aerospace Aero3 eVTOL simulator

First VR simulator for eVTOL training, developed jointly with Dufour Aerospace.

B737

Boeing 737 VR simulator

Fixed-wing VR simulator, co-developed with Alaska Airlines.

LofTWIN

Virtual demonstration and instructor system for digitalized flight instruction on every Loft simulator.

Locations

Dübendorf

Headquarters, development and manufacturing

Materials: VR simulators helicopter, eVTOL, fixed-wing

VR simulators with 6-DoF motion platform
Full-scale cockpit replicas
Pose-tracking systems
Varjo VR headsets (90 Hz, 2 × 8 MP)

Santa Monica

North American Headquarters and VR training center (Santa Monica Airport)

Materials: Airbus H125 VR simulator

Airbus H125 VR simulator

Simulators

**Airbus H125 VR simulator**VR FSTD · helicopter operators

**Airbus H145 VR simulator**VR FSTD · professional helicopter training

**Robinson R22 VR simulator**VR FSTD · basic pilot training

**Boeing 737 VR simulator**VR FSTD · airlines

**NVG headset training**VR training · night flight

Inside the production

Pilot and flight instructor in the simulator

Industries

Aviation/flight trainingHelicopter operatorsAirlineseVTOLOEMs (Airbus Helicopters, Boeing)Flight schoolsAuthorities/public safety

Additional services

VR flight simulators (FSTD) for helicopters, eVTOL and fixed-wingPilot training and training centersMission-specific training (e.g. HESLO, whiteout/brownout, night flight, IMC)LofTWIN virtual demonstration/instructor systemCo-development of training devices with OEMs

Reference customers

Alaska AirlinesFAAAirbus HelicoptersLos Angeles Police DepartmentMarshall UniversityAir GreenlandAir ZermattBlackcomb HelicoptersColorado Highland HelicoptersDufour AerospaceUS Customs and Border ProtectionPHI Air MedicalPathfinder AviationHelitrans (Norway)

Quality & Approvals

The simulators are ISO 9001 certified and, as the first VR flight simulators worldwide, qualified by both EASA and FAA, enabling pilots to complete LPC/OPC checks as well as type and instrument ratings.

Evidence	Dübendorf
ISO 9001
EASA FSTD qualification (R22, FTD Level 3)
EASA qualification H125 (FTD Level 3)
FAA qualification H125 (first VR FSTD in the USA)

History

2016
Founded by Fabi Riesen in Dübendorf, Switzerland.
2021
EASA qualifies the Robinson R22 simulator (FTD Level 3).
2022
EASA qualification of the Airbus H125; launch at Helitrans in Norway; partnership with Airbus Helicopters for the H145 training device; 20 Mio. USD venture funding (including Craft Ventures, Sky Dayton, UP Partners).
2023
Partnership with the FAA; two simulators at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in New Jersey; installation at Blackcomb Helicopters, Canada.
2024
Opening of the North American HQ and training center in Santa Monica; partnership with the LAPD Air Support Division; partnership with Dufour Aerospace for the Aero3 eVTOL simulator; EASA approval for HESLO training; FAA qualification of the H125 as the first VR FSTD in the USA.
2025
Entry into the fixed-wing VR segment with Alaska Airlines (Boeing 737 VR simulator); 24 Mio. USD Series B (total funding 60 Mio. USD); US Customs and Border Protection and PHI Air Medical install simulators.
2026
Sebastien Borel becomes CEO (January).