Emirates has invested $48 million in new training equipment for its upcoming Airbus A350 fleet.
The investment includes three full-flight simulators, a fixed base training device, a cabin emergency evacuation trainer, and a door trainer.
The airline has introduced an industry-first Pilot Support System (PSS), developed in-house.
New pilot support system unveiled by Emirates for A350 fleet
“Spearheading innovation is at the core of Emirates’ DNA, and that is reflected in our newly acquired A350 training equipment suites and our advanced pilot training facility set to open later in the year. We’re proud that we now have the potential to expand our pilot training capacity by 54 per cent. With our investments in the new simulators and systems, our pilots and cabin crew are equipped, trained and supremely confident to manage any operational challenge safely and competently,” Capt Bader Al Marzooqi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Flight Training said.
The first A350 full flight simulator has received level D qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with zero findings. The second simulator is expected to receive EASA approval in November.
The airline has trained nearly 30 pilots and 820 cabin crew members for the A350. By the end of November, more than 50 pilots will have completed their training on the A350 full-flight simulators.
The airline has partnered with IATA and Airbus to deliver an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment programme for the A350 type rating.
Emirates has ordered 65 A350s and 205 777Xs to support its expansion plans. The airline is set to open a new 63,318 sq.ft. pilot training facility later this year, housing six full-flight simulator bays for the A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft.
The airline is currently recruiting pilots, with an online information session scheduled for October 16.
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