The Fiji Airways Academy is expanding to meet the increasing demand for pilot and cabin crew training from global airlines. Andre Viljoen, the Managing Director and CEO, highlights the pivotal aspect of this expansion, which involves adding two additional simulators to enhance the academy’s capacity for comprehensive flight training programs. Viljoen anticipates that this expansion will attract more international airlines to utilize their facilities, citing the academy’s growth from having no international clients initially to now serving five regularly.

Moreover, the expansion project includes the construction of a three-story building dedicated to safety and service training for cabin crew. Additionally, to improve the experience for both students and staff, there will be an apartment-style accommodation block equipped with modern amenities such as a restaurant, gymnasium, and swimming pool.

Viljoen notes that the project is slated for completion by 2026.

Fiji Airways Aviation Academy is a fully-integrated Training Center providing world class training to Fiji Airways flight and cabin crew. This world-class facility is also available to customer airlines and other aircraft operators globally.

Located on an island paradise and nearby the Nadi International Airport, the Fiji Airways Aviation Academy serves to provide its customers with access to a world-class aviation training facility, in a relaxed tropical holiday environment, with international non-stop connections to North America, Asia and Oceania.

Check out AFM’s previous coverage on the expansion on the Fiji Airways Academy

• Airline-Owned Aviation Academy in South Pacific Undergoes Multi-Million-Dollar Expansion – AFM.aero
• Fiji Airways Commences US$30 Million Development of Training Academy and Full Flight Simulator Training Center – AFM.aero

AFM supported Fiji Airways Aviation Academy in the distribution of a research survey that it conducted at the end of 2022 – Fiji Airways Aviation Academy Announces Airline Winners of Simulator Training Center Survey – AFM.aero

Source: FBC News
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