Dubai, United Arab Emirates – flydubai, a Dubai-based airline, is set to officially open its state-of-the-art Flight Training Centre in the coming weeks. The facility, located at the flydubai Campus, was recently inspected by the airline’s Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

• The new Flight Training Centre spans 38,000 square feet and features six simulator bays, designed to provide over 43,000 training hours annually.
• Two Boeing 737 Full-Flight Simulators (FFS) have already been installed, with two additional simulators planned for installation by the end of 2026.
• The centre includes briefing and debriefing rooms, classrooms, and advanced computer-based training rooms to support pilot training.
• Its modular design allows for future expansion, ensuring flexibility in accommodating growing training demands.
• The facility enhances flydubai’s in-house training capabilities and has the potential to offer training services to other airlines in the future.

Statements:

• “I am pleased to see the flydubai Flight Training centre become a reality today. This is a vital part of flydubai’s growth strategy and reflects its unwavering commitment to innovation, increased operational efficiency and investing in developing its inhouse capabilities to support future plans as well as Dubai’s position as a global hub for aviation.” – H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai

Source: Government of Dubai Media Office
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