Netherlands – KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands and part of the Air France‑KLM group, has officially commissioned the first Airbus A350 full‑flight simulator in the Netherlands, installed at its Schiphol‑East training facility ahead of the A350’s arrival in late 2026. This marks a key step in preparing its pilot workforce for seamless entry into service of the new fleet type.
- The simulator was manufactured and acceptance‑tested by CAE in Montreal before being shipped to Europe in sections.
- KLM expects the first cohort of A350 pilots to commence training soon, using the simulator’s realistic environment to master new systems and procedures.
- In parallel, KLM is building a new training centre called “The Link” at Schiphol-East, which will house five additional simulators (including one A350 and four A321neo devices) and support both KLM and Transavia pilots. The facility is slated for completion in mid‑2026. Learn more:
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- The A350 order by KLM (via Air France‑KLM) includes 50 aircraft (firm) with options for 40 more, encompassing both ‑900 and ‑1000 variants. Deployment will help replace older A330s and Boeing 777‑200ERs.
Source: KLM
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