Poland – Flight simulator manufacturer FTD.aero has completed a new simulator based on the A320 aircraft, for the Italian pilot training organization Urbe Aero ATO. The device was officially accepted at the manufacturer’s facility in Poland in December 2024.

Urbe Aero ATO is a leading training organization from Italy, specializing in training future airline pilots to the highest standards. Its wide range of courses spans from PPL to ATPL licenses, including Airline Pilot Standard (APS) MCC and A-UPRT training, preparing pilots for careers in commercial aviation.

The team overseeing the Factory Acceptance Test of the simulator consisted of five members, including experienced airline pilots flying Airbus A320s and simulator technicians. They highlighted the exceptional attention to detail, functionality, and top-notch quality of the simulator, greatly exceeding FNPT II MCC standards.

This is the second FTD.aero-built flight simulation training device built to join the Urbe Aero’s fleet, confirming the trust placed in FTD.aero’s devices. The long-term cooperation between the two companies demonstrates a high level of satisfaction with previous solutions and a shared commitment to raising aviation training standards. As a result, Urbe Aero gains another tool that will enable effective training of future pilots in highly realistic training environment, fully meeting the demands and trends in the modern airline training market.

The new simulator is set to be installed in Rome in January 2025, with certification by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) planned for February.  Following the successful certification of the previous simulator, based on the B73M aircraft, this process is expected to proceed smoothly, allowing the first cadets to begin A320 training in the first quarter of 2025.

Source: FTD.aero
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