Reiser Simulation and Training

What Reiser Simulation and Training does

Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH is a privately held, family-run German company founded in 1988 by Wolfgang Reiser and headquartered in Berg, Bavaria. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers high-fidelity helicopter flight simulators and training solutions for civil and military customers worldwide, reporting annual revenue of approximately 51 million EUR and employing over 244 people across facilities in Berg and Berg-Moerlbach. Its product portfolio spans EASA/FAA Level D Full-Flight Simulators (H145 D3, H135, H175, AW139, NH90), Level 3 Flight Training Devices, the H145 D3 XR mixed-reality simulator (the world's first LBA/EASA-qualified MR simulator with MCC approval), functional cockpits, maintenance training rigs, weapon loading trainers, hoistAR VR hoist simulators, and gCueing systems. Reiser monetizes primarily through high-value custom-engineered hardware sales with long production cycles, complemented by managed services, parts supply, and turnkey installation/commissioning.

The business operates a direct enterprise sales model with consultative, regulator-dependent sales cycles. Customers include air medical services (DRF Luftrettung, Swiss Air-Rescue Rega), dedicated training centers (Coptersafety, European Heli Center, Lufthansa Aviation Training, Norwegian Competence Centre Helicopter), military and defense organizations (German Navy, Royal Netherlands Air Force, French Armed Forces, BAAINBw), and adjacent programs such as Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco engineering simulators and Deutsche Bahn locomotive consoles via KNDS. Strategic technology partnerships — Leonardo (AW139 FTD), TRU Simulation+Training/Textron (Veris VR for H125), Varjo (XR-4 headsets), and Royal NLR (H225M Caracal) — extend the company's reach into complementary markets and platforms. Recent accolades include ranking 44th in Handelsblatt's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Mid-Sized Companies in Germany (2025) and nomination for the Bavarian Innovation Award 2026 for the H145 D3 XR Simulator.

Name

Reiser Simulation and Training

Legal name

Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH

Website

https://reiser-st.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH is a German manufacturer of high-fidelity helicopter flight simulators and training solutions, serving air medical services, defense organizations, dedicated training centers, and commercial helicopter operators globally with Level D FFS, FTD, and XR platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Helicopter Flight Simulation

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Serious Games & Simulation Studios (Training, Defense, Enterprise) (MPAFAAAH), Racing & Flight Simulation Hardware (Wheels, Pedals, HOTAS) (HDACANAE), Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Helicopter flight simulators
• Level D flight simulation
• Mixed reality training
• Aviation training devices
• Maintenance training rigs

Headquarters

HQ city

Höhenrain

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) Sales: Sale of Level D qualified full-flight simulators for helicopters including H145, H175, H135, and AW139. These are high-value, custom-engineered products with long production cycles.
2. Flight Training Device (FTD) Sales: Sale of Flight Training Devices (Level 3 FTD) including the H145 D3 XR Simulator and AW139 FTD Level 3 developed with Leonardo.
3. Functional Cockpits and Components: Sale of high-fidelity cockpit replicas, control panels, g-cueing systems, and train consoles. Cockpits can be adapted to different configurations and integrated with existing mothership systems.
4. Maintenance Trainers and Handling Trainers: Sale of specialized training devices including NH90 MTR (Maintenance Training Rig), NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer, hoistAR VR hoist trainer, and weapon loading trainers.
5. Service and Support: Comprehensive service and support throughout the product lifecycle, including parts supply and repairs. All systems comply with EASA, FAA, and ICAO Doc 9625 requirements and are ISO 9001 certified.
6. Turnkey Solutions: End-to-end simulation solutions from design and manufacturing to installation and commissioning, ready to operate.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Reiser Simulation and Training GmbH designs, develops, and manufactures high-fidelity helicopter flight simulators and training devices, with a core portfolio spanning EASA/FAA Level D Full-Flight Simulators (FFS), Flight Training Devices (FTD), mixed reality (XR) simulators, maintenance training rigs (e.g., NH90 MTR), functional cockpits, hoist operator trainers (hoistAR), weapon loading trainers, gCueing motion systems, and turnkey simulation programs delivered globally. The company manufactures these complex simulation systems at its 5,000+ m² facility in Berg, Bavaria, with proprietary building blocks including a roll-on/roll-off modular cockpit platform, exclusive Helionix V8/V10 avionics switching, and in-house flight data acquisition that produce validated Level D flight models.

Product overview

Reiser Simulation and Training is a Germany-based flight simulator manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-fidelity simulation and training solutions. The core offering includes Level D Full-Flight Simulators (FFS) for helicopters (H145 D3, H135, H175, AW139, NH90), Flight Training Devices (FTD) at various qualification levels, and the XR Sim platform for mixed reality training. The product line includes modular roll-on/roll-off cockpit technology enabling multiple helicopter types on a single simulator platform, functional cockpits, hoistAR VR hoist trainer (co-developed with DRF Luftrettung), weapon loading trainers, and maintenance trainers. Components include cockpits, gCueing ejection seat systems, panels, and flight data modeling services. The company has expanded into Land | Sea | Space business line for land systems and maritime training solutions. Strategic partnerships include collaborations with TRU Simulation (Veris VR Platform), Leonardo (AW139), Varjo (XR headsets), and Royal NLR (H225M Caracal).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• simplAIR: Training solution brand
• hoistAR
• XR Sim
• Veris VR Simulator

Products and services

• Level D Full-Flight Simulators (FFS) Highest-fidelity EASA and FAA Level D qualified full-flight simulators for helicopter pilot training, representing the highest certification standard for flight simulation and providing regulatory training credit. Reiser manufactures Level D FFS for Airbus Helicopters platforms (H145 D3, H135, H175), Leonardo AW139, and NH90, with options including Helionix V8/V10 avionics, roll-on/roll-off modular cockpits, and turnkey delivery.
• Flight Training Devices (FTD) Flight Training Devices at qualification levels up to Level 3 FTD, designed for operators seeking EASA/FAA-qualifiable simulation without the full capital outlay of a Level D device. Reiser offers FTD configurations for H145 D3 (LBA/EASA FTD-3 qualified with MCC and mixed reality), AW139 (co-developed with Leonardo), and other platforms.
• XR Sim (Extended Reality Simulator) Mixed reality and augmented reality helicopter training simulator product line that combines full-scale haptic cockpits with XR headsets (Varjo XR-4 Series) for immersive pilot and crew training. The H145 D3 XR Simulator is the world's first LBA/EASA qualified MR simulator with Multi-Crew Coordination approval.
• H145 D3 XR Simulator A specific, named configuration of the XR Sim product line: the Airbus H145 D3 mixed-reality helicopter flight training device integrating a fully haptic cockpit with Varjo XR-4 Series headsets, certified by LBA under EASA as FTD-3 with MCC. World first in combining MR visuals with a fully haptic cockpit and roll-on/roll-off modular technology.
• AW139 FTD Level 3 (Leonardo partnership) Civil-market AW139 helicopter Flight Training Device Level 3 developed jointly by Reiser and Leonardo, integrating Leonardo OEM-grade simulation fidelity with Reiser's technology to dramatically lower the entry barrier to simulation-based AW139 training.
• Airbus H125 Veris VR Simulator A virtual reality helicopter pilot training simulator (Veris VR Simulator) for the Airbus H125, jointly offered by Reiser and TRU Simulation + Training (Textron). Combines Reiser's high-fidelity H125 flight controls, panels, and simulation model with TRU Simulation's FAA Level 7-qualified Veris platform.
• NH90 Sea Tiger Maintenance Training Rig (MTR) A specific contracted Maintenance Training Rig (MTR) for the German Navy, replicating the NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter for technician training on over 1,000 standard and special maintenance procedures.
• NH90 Rear Cabin Trainer A specialized NH90 trainer for rear-cabin crew covering air transport, MedEvac, CasEvac, and loading procedures, contracted by NAHEMA and BAAINBw for the German Armed Forces' Air Manoeuvre Training Centre in Celle.
• Deutsche Aircraft D328eco Engineering Simulators Engineering cockpit simulator devices for Deutsche Aircraft's D328eco programme, including a desktop development environment and an engineering simulator to support aircraft design and validation work.
• simplAIR Reiser's branded training approach/platform for pilot and aviation training, designed to enhance training efficiency and effectiveness with innovative didactic methods for use alongside simulators and training devices.
• hoistAR (Hoist Operator Trainer) Mobile extended reality (XR) hoist simulator for rescue helicopter crew training, primarily focused on Airbus H145 hoist operations. Developed jointly with DRF Luftrettung and connectable to Reiser full-flight simulators for integrated crew training.
• Weapon Loading Trainer Specialized training device for military helicopter weapon loading procedures and operations, supplied as part of Reiser's handling trainer portfolio to defense customers.
• Maintenance Trainer Reiser's product line of high-fidelity maintenance training devices replicating aircraft systems for technician and crew training, including NH90 Maintenance Training Rigs (MTR) and Rear Cabin Trainer configurations for military and civil customers.
• Functional Cockpits Fully replicated helicopter cockpits with authentic controls, instruments, switches, and levers that look and feel like the original, configurable for different helicopter types. Functional cockpits can be operated as standalone devices or integrated with existing simulator motherships as part of Reiser's roll-on/roll-off platforms.
• Turnkey Solutions End-to-end turnkey simulation program service from Reiser: planning, development, production, installation, commissioning, qualification, and ongoing support — delivering simulation systems ready to operate at customer sites worldwide.
• Flight Data Models Flight data acquisition and modeling service: in-house flight data acquisition adapted to specific requirements to produce high-quality input for flight model development and validation used across Reiser's qualification-grade simulators.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's first Level D qualification for Airbus H145 D3 Full-Flight Simulator
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• TRU Simulation + Training Inc. (Textron Inc.)coreTechnology or Integration · 10 March 2026Reiser and TRU Simulation collaborated to integrate Airbus H125 into the Veris VR Simulator Platform. Reiser contributes high-fidelity flight controls, panels, and simulation model of H125 used in Level D FFS, while TRU provides its FAA Level 7-qualified Veris platform with REALvision image generator and electric six degrees of freedom motion base.
• Royal NLR – Netherlands Aerospace CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2025Strategic partnership between Reiser and Royal NLR to jointly bid on a tender to deliver H225M Caracal helicopter tactical training devices to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF). Reiser serves as prime contractor with NLR providing advanced mission simulation technologies. Training to include networked, immersive simulation for air and ground crew.
• LeonardoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Leonardo and Reiser co-developing a new-generation AW139 Level 3 Flight Training Device (FTD) for civil-market requirements. The partnership integrates Leonardo's OEM-grade simulation fidelity with Reiser's cutting-edge technology to offer high-fidelity, cost-effective training solutions for operators with small to mid-sized fleets.
• CoptersafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2025Coptersafety ordered two Level D Full Flight Simulators from Reiser: an H175 FFS (among the first commercially available Level D devices) and an H145 D3 FFS, for Coptersafety's Helsinki training facility.
• European Heli Center (EHC)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025Landmark contract for H135/H145 Level D full-flight simulator for EHC's new training center at Lelystad Airport, Netherlands. EHC serves as a regional training hub offering Reiser simulators to multiple customer segments including civilian, commercial, military, offshore, and EMS sectors. Partnership with Bristow Nigeria as primary customer.
• DRF Luftrettung / DRF AkademiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint development of hoistAR, a mobile XR hoist simulator for rescue helicopter crews, primarily for the Airbus H145. The system enables realistic risk-free drills for hoist operations and can be connected to full-flight simulators for integrated crew training. DRF Akademie expanded further with an additional H145 D3 XR simulator from Reiser.
• VarjocoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Reiser integrated Varjo XR-4 Series headsets into its H145 D3 XR Simulator for mixed reality visual systems. Varjo provides military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions used in over 100 defense programs worldwide. Reiser also hosted joint event with Varjo in June 2026 titled 'XR to Close the Gap'.
• Munich University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint research project EILT (Enhanced Interactive Landing Tool) to develop pilot assistance technology that calculates and visualizes airflow conditions in real time for critical landing environments. Presented at Aerospace Flight Test Center (AFTC) Oberpfaffenhofen.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024LAT operates Reiser-built full-flight simulators at Frankfurt (for DRF Akademie) and Zurich (for Swiss Air-Rescue Rega) locations, providing third-party training access using Reiser's simulation devices.
• KNDS Deutschland GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Reiser supplies 27 driver training consoles for Deutsche Bahn's locomotive operators under contract with KNDS Deutschland GmbH, one of the most important land systems manufacturers. Represents expansion into Land | Sea | Space business line.
• Swiss Helicopter AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2023Partnership with Swiss Helicopter AG as part of Rega's simulator expansion, contributing to next-generation helicopter pilot training in Switzerland.
• Deutsche AircraftminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022Reiser signed contract with Deutsche Aircraft for development, production, and fielding of engineering cockpit simulator devices (desktop development environment and engineering simulator) for the D328eco programme, representing Reiser's first entry into commercial aviation simulation development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles6 records

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