Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Global full flight simulator training center group Simaero Group officially finalized the incorporation of Simaero India Pvt Ltd, based in New Delhi, India. To manage local operations, the Group management team has appointed Mr. Khushbeg Jattana as the General Manager of Simaero India.

A $100 million investment to develop aviation training services in India

The aviation industry in India has been expanding quickly in response to the needs of the world’s most populous country. Local airlines are experiencing rapid growth, generating significant demand for well-trained pilots and high-quality pilot training solutions. A need that will increase even more in the years to come and put India as one of the key strategic markets for the aviation training business.

To address this need, Simaero will offer its expertise in flight simulator operations, pilot training solutions, and simulator engineering services through a direct presence in the country. Simaero Group is committed to investing USD 100 million in high-technology infrastructure. In the coming years, the company will offer significant job opportunities and local expertise to strengthen the Indian aviation market further.

“Simaero India is a major milestone in our business development strategy. We are confident that, having more than 20 years of experience in aviation training worldwide, we will deliver outstanding results to the customers and stakeholders in this booming market,” affirms Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero.

Mr. Khushbeg Jattana, appointed General Manager of Simaero India

Simaero Group welcomes Mr. Khushbeg Jattana to the Management Team as General Manager of Simaero India.

Having more than ten years of experience in the management of full-flight simulator pilot training centers, Mr. Khushbeg Jattana brings a vast range of expertise in revitalizing airline training organizations, procuring FSTDs, securing training agreements, and establishing greenfield/brownfield simulator training centers.

“We are very happy that Mr. Khushbeg Jattana has accepted to lead Simaero India. Khushbeg’s qualification, valuable aviation training experience, and knowledge of the Indian market will allow Simaero to offer tailored solutions for the specific needs of our Indian clients,” comments Nicolas Mouté.

Simaero Group expands its presence in the Asia Pacific region and confirms its position as a global player in the pilot training industry

Four years after having started its business operations in China, Simaero extends its presence in the area by opening Simaero India. This announcement confirms the strategic importance of the Asia Pacific region in the Simaero group’s future development. Today, having four subsidiaries in France, South Africa, China, and India, the group confirms its ambition to position Simaero as a global independent leader in the pilot training industry.

About SIMAERO

Simaero is a leading player in Full Flight Simulators operations and Pilot Training worldwide. Headquartered in Paris, France, Simaero gives its 250 customers access to over 30 Full Flight Simulators in its four Training Centers in Paris CDG and Dinard, France; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Zhengzhou, China. Simaero is an Approved Training Organization for pilots, certified by EASA and more than 40 other civil aviation authorities, including South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Brazil, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and UAE. Its academy offers a complete set of Type Rating training solutions covering a comprehensive range of aircraft types, including Airbus A320, A330, A340, and A350; Boeing 737, B757, B767, B777, B787; ATR 42/72-500/600, ERJ 145, Beech 1900, Dash 8, MD80/82, and Fokker 100. Simaero also provides Simulator Engineering Services to numerous customers across the world. The service includes simulator relocation, repair, upgrade, and preparation for certification and operation. In Joint Venture with HNCA, Simaero provides simulator engineering and maintenance services in China.

Source: SIMAERO Press Release
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