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Simaero India General Manager Highlights Growth Plan in Interview with Indian Media

Simaero, the France-headquartered global operator of full flight simulator training centers, has grand plans for its subsidiary in India – Simaero India. In a recent interview with media Khushbeg Jattana, General Manager of Simaero India shared the company’s ambitious plans for India and South Asia. With the Indian aviation sector rapidly expanding, Simaero aims to meet the rising demand for highly skilled pilots through state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic partnerships.

  • Simaero India launched in mid-2023 and aims to establish a simulation training center near Delhi airport by Q4 2024.
  • The center will feature eight full-flight simulators bays, starting with an A320 NEO and Boeing B737 NG full flight simulator’s, and later expanding to include the B737 MAX and ATR 72-600 within 24 months.
  • Simaero plans to open satellite centers across India, with Kolkata being a top contender, alongside possible expansions in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and neighboring countries like Nepal.
  • It wants to meet the demand for type ratings, starting off with conducting 100 type ratings per year on each type and plans to conduct around 1,500 type ratings annually once fully operational.
  • Globally, Simaero operates training centers in France, South Africa, and China, with plans to expand its simulator capacity in India to 16 full-flight simulators in the next five to six years.

About Simaero
Simaero is a global and experienced provider of flight simulator training to airlines, training organizations, and commercial pilots. Established in 2002, the group operates in France, South Africa, India, and China with a network of 30 flight simulators and over 250 civil and military customers from more than 80 countries.

Source: Simaero India
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Asian Airline Group Acquires 2 New Widebody Full Flight Simulators (A350 and B787) from CAE

Taipei, Taiwan – One of the countries largest airline groups, EVA Airways Corp. has expanded its training capabilities with the acquisition of two new full-flight simulators (FFS) from CAE, a global leader in aviation training solutions. The new simulators, which will enhance pilot training, include models for the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787.

  • The Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 FFS will be housed at EVA Air’s state-of-the-art Training Centre in Taipei.
  • These new additions will operate alongside EVA Air’s existing fleet of CAE-manufactured FFS for Boeing 777, Airbus A330, and ATR 72-600 aircraft.
  • EVA Air’s training facility also includes CAE’s A320 and Boeing 777 flight training devices (FTD) and a Boeing 787 integrated procedures trainer (IPT).

Statements:

  • “We thank EVA Air for the confidence they continue to place in CAE for state-of-the-art training equipment, and we look forward to seeing their A350 and B787 pilots training on these new FFS,” CAE said in a statement.

Source: CAE

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Flag Carrier of Fiji Celebrates Milestone with Acceptance of New A350 Training Simulator

Fiji Airways has successfully completed the acceptance and qualification of its brand new A350 Full Flight Simulator. This advanced training device is set to enhance pilot proficiency and support safe, efficient flight operations across the airline’s network. The addition of the A350 simulator represents a significant milestone in Fiji Airways’ commitment to maintaining high standards in pilot training and operational excellence by training within the country.

Fiji Airways Aviation Academy, the airline owned aviation academy and full flight simulator training center announced in September that it had 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, Fiji Airways Aviation Academy, Harsh Sagar (Fiji Airways)

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Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Birdman Aviation India Welcomes its Newest B737NG Type Rated Pilots in October 2024

New Delhi, India – Birdman Aviation India has recently celebrated the achievements of five new pilots who have successfully completed their B737NG Type Rating certification. These pilots are now prepared to take their skills to the skies and advance their careers in commercial aviation.

Birdman Aviation India had previously shared that in 2023 it had deployed and trained through its partners more than 240 pilots for Boeing B737 type rating in 2023 (the pilots were a mixed of self-funded and airline-sponsored pilots).

Source: Birdman Aviation India
Photo Credit: Birdman Aviation India

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