BAA Training France Certifies Airbus Standard 2.2.1 A320 Full Flight Simulator

France - BAA Training France has become, according to BAA Training, the first aviation training center worldwide to operate an Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS), certified to the new Airbus Standard 2.2.1 and declared ready for training (RFT). The simulator is owned by Transavia France, the Air France-KLM Group low-cost carrier, and is operated and maintained by BAA Training. It is now available for training to airlines and operators globally. 

As airlines continue introducing newer A320neo aircraft into their fleets, access to training devices aligned with the latest aircraft standards is becoming increasingly important for maintaining pilot readiness, operational consistency and safety. 

The latest Airbus standard ensures continued alignment with the most recent A320neo aircraft developments, enabling pilots to train in an environment that accurately reflects current airline operations. Advanced capabilities include Air Traffic Services Unit with Future Air Navigation System C standard (ATSU FANS-C), updated digital Radio Management Panel (RMP), improved Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) functionality, as well as enhancements contributing to increased safety and improved pilot workload management. 

This certification marks another significant milestone for BAA Training, bringing the total number of certified FFSs across its global training network to 17. The partnership between Transavia France and BAA Training enables airlines to train crews on a simulator that is fully aligned with the latest A320neo aircraft configuration currently entering service. 

"This certification reflects our commitment to delivering the most advanced and up-to-date training solutions for our airline partners," said Vytautas Ledakas, Chief Simulator Training Officer at BAA Training. “By operating and maintaining this state-of-the-art simulator, we ensure pilots are trained in an environment that mirrors today’s real-world operations, while providing our partners with the highest level of training quality and reliability.” 

With this certification, BAA Training France further strengthens its position as the largest training center within the BAA Training network, offering comprehensive training capabilities for Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737NG and Boeing 747-400, including dry and wet lease solutions, as well as cabin crew training facilities.

About BAA Training 
BAA Training is a global aviation training organization delivering both Ab Initio and Type Rating training. BAA Training operates simulator centers in Spain, France, Lithuania, and Vietnam, a global sales representative office in Dubai, UAE, and two consultancy centers in India: New Delhi, and Bengaluru. As one of Europe’s select EASA-standard Approved Training Organizations (ATOs) handles approximately 100,000 flight hours annually on its own FFS/FTD devices, providing Type Rating to over 1,200 pilots and serving more than 100 airlines and 300 private customers. The organization owns a range of FFSs and FTDs for Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX, Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 737 CL, and Boeing B747-400 types. Additionally, it has access to a network of 60 partners’ FFSs in 22 global locations. On the Ab Initio side, the academy operates a Flight School in Spain, and with a growing fleet, it offers ATPL Integrated, CPL, and MPL programs.

About Avia Solutions Group
BAA Training is part of the Irish company Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, with a fleet of 136 aircraft. The group also provides a range of aviation services including MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and various associated services. Supported by 11,000 highly skilled aviation professionals, the group operates in 68 countries worldwide. 

Source:  BAA Training