The use of original cockpit sections in our simulators offers unmatched authenticity and precision, preserving the exact dimensions, materials, and layout of the original aircraft. This ensures a highly accurate representation of the cockpit environment look and feel.
Beyond technical fidelity, repurposing existing cockpit structures supports environmental sustainability through upcycling, reducing waste and minimizing the need for new manufacturing. This approach not only honors our aviation heritage, but also aligns with modern ecological values, making it a responsible and effective choice for simulator projects.
About the Aircraft
- Type & Model: Bombardier Challenger 350 (BD-100-1A10)
- Registration: XA-PER (ex N350XA, ex C-GOXG)
- Year of manufacture: 2018
- SN: 20749
- Last Operator: Jet Mach
This aircraft was initially owned by an aircraft parts trader as the company jet before being sold to Jet Mach. Jet Mach offers FBO services, interior and exterior detailing on aircraft as well as aircraft sales, and since 1997 has been the local representative for Bombardier Business Aircraft in Mexico. The plane served with Jet Mach as a demonstrator in official Bombardier livery before its untimely decommission.
The Aircraft’s Story
This aircraft had to be retired after just two years of service through no fault of its own. In Oct. 2020, while it was on the tarmac at Villahermosa-Capitan Carlos Perez Airport (VSA/MMVA), a Mexican Navy helicopter in flight experienced a tail boom separation. Fortunately the crew sustained only minor injuries, but debris from the resulting crash damaged the parked XA-PER to the extent that it was irreparable. The nose was sound, and was acquired by AXIS. Thus, while this aircraft’s flying days have ended, its cockpit continues to serve aviation safety and pilot training.
From Airframe to Simulator
The nose section was chosen due to its nearly new condition after just two years of use.
The cockpit was carefully separated from the fuselage, secured on a sturdy wooden pallet, and safely wrapped with shrink film.
It was then shipped to Europe via sea freight before being delivered directly to our facility. Subsequently, the cockpit was fully dismantled and all components were removed, leaving only the outer shell and structural framework.
The parts were then partially repurchased, replicated, or custom-manufactured using our in-house 3D printer.
Based on this, we completely rebuilt the cockpit to create a highly accurate replica for use in our simulator.
Simulator Integration
This Level D simulator uses the original cockpit structure, throttle quadrant, control yokes and buttons. The instrumentation is a rehost solution with original controls.
Preserving Aviation Heritage
“Every simulator at AXIS carries a real story. By transforming genuine aircraft components into training devices, we connect past aviation with the future of flight safety.”
