This full flight Simulator is convertible for 3 versions of the ATR aircraft: ATR 72-200 (EASA Level C), ATR 72-500 (EASA Level D) and ATR 42-300 (EASA Level C). The Simulator is further certified by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for each of the 3 configuration, as well as ATR 42-500. The two certifications allow the ATR 42/72 full flight simulator to be used for advanced pilot training for ATR aircraft operators worldwide.

Capt. Olivier Bourgogne, Fleet Manager/Fleet Training Manager ATR of Air Mauritius, was among the first clients to evaluate the simulator for his airline needs. He confirmed that the ATR simulator and SIMAERO Johannesburg facility meet their requirement for training.

The addition of the EASA certification is a significant milestone in SIMAERO’s strategy to offer clients a truly global product. The SIMAERO customers are able to choose the EASA or SACAA approved Type Rating Program as well as Recurrent and Type Differences Training Programs.

“SIMAERO has significantly enlarged its fleet of full flight simulators for the ATR types. We are a truly global provider of ATR training solutions for five ATR aircraft types, including the newest ATR 72-600 in our Paris Training Centre. Our acquisition and certification of the simulator based in Johannesburg proves our commitment to the development of the African aviation industry.” – comments Nicolas Mouté, CEO of SIMAERO.

SIMAERO is a global independent provider of flight simulator capacity, flight crew training, simulator leasing services, engineering, maintenance and consultancy to commercial airlines and simulator operators, with presence in France, South Africa and China. With 17 simulators in operation across its international network, SIMAERO  provides a comprehensive range of training solutions for Airbus A220, A320, A330, A340, A350; Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777, 787; ATR 500, 600; ERJ 145; Beech 1900; Dash 8; MD80/82; Fokker 100. SIMAERO Training Organization for pilots is certified by EASA and has further been certified by many other civil aviation authorities’ qualifications including South Africa, Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, Nepal, Malaysia, Ivory Coast and many others.

Source: Texts are excerpted from SIMAERO Press Release

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