Fiji Airways Aviation Academy, an airline owned aviation academy and full flight simulator training center announced that it has officially commissioned two state-of-the-art CAE 7000XR Full Flight Simulators for the Airbus A350 and ATR-72, along with two new CAE 500XR Fixed Training Devices (FTD’s) for the Airbus A330 and Boeing 737-Max 8.

These cutting-edge simulators, certified by EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency and CAAF, reinforce its mission to provide world-class training for pilots and engineers in Fiji. By offering advanced training locally, it helps the airline team stay closer to home while developing their careers, reducing the need for overseas training.

With an investment of FJ$160 million in new pilot training devices, the Academy is well-positioned to meet the growing needs of Fiji Airways and third-party airlines, expanding its role as a leading aviation training center in the Pacific.

MD & CEO, Andre Viljoen, “The addition of these new full flight simulators highlights our dedication to providing the highest standards of training and safety and reinforces our commitment to establishing Fiji as a regional leader in aviation excellence.”

Source: Fiji Airways and Fiji Airways Aviation Academy