HiQ receives new FMV order worth SEK 21.2 million

HiQ has received a new order from FMV, Swedish Defence Material Administration. The order, worth SEK 21.2 million, relates to the development of fighter-pilot training simulators for JAS 39A Gripen.

“The development of the simulators is advanced technology at its highest level. The simulators used for training of Swedish as well as foreign pilots to fly the JAS 39A Gripen are being developed in parallel with the aircraft itself. Our contribution is to look in to new system and educational requirements and to produce cost-effective solutions using new technology. HiQ holds a strong position and possess unique competence within this area,” says Anders Nilsson, Managing Director of HiQ Approve. Simulators are used to train pilots in purely tactical flight situations as well as to train technical staff. The advantage of flying in a simulator compared to a real plane is that a flight session is far less expensive in a simulator. Moreover, certain routines can be practised which would not be feasible in a real flight situation for reasons of safety, for example. “HiQ has worked on high-tech training simulators for the JAS 39A Gripen since 1992 and has long experience of development within the defence industry. We are of course very proud of our good relation with FMV and we look to our future collaboration with them with confidence, says Lars Stugemo, CEO HiQ International. For further information, please contact: Lars Stugemo, CEO, HiQ International, tel: +46 (0)8-588 90 000 Anders Nilsson, Managing Director HiQ Approve, tel: +46 (0)589 845 00 Annika Larsson, CIO HiQ International, tel: +46(0)8-588 90 015, +46(0)704 200 103