Boeing has announced the launch of its latest training product, the Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT), at the European Aviation Training Summit in Cascais, Portugal.
Powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, the VAPT is designed to train pilots and flight training teams through the use of immersive, accessible, and customisable tools.
It is the first application within the Virtual Airplane product suite to be unveiled, and it aims to provide flight training teams with the most realistic tools for flight-deck practice.
Pilots will experience 3D simulations in light-weight devices to help standardise training, reduce simulator familiarisation time, and improve readiness before working with flight training devices.
Training operators will be able to manage content through intuitive, configurable self-service authoring tools that allow them to customise and distribute training lessons across their training programmes.
With the authoring tool, airlines can launch or change procedures instantly to their pilot pool.
Virtual Airplane is enabled for use on computers and iPad devices for Boeing 737 MAX, with additional Boeing models coming soon.
"The launch of Virtual Airplane underscores our commitment to pilot training and enhancing aviation safety,” said Chris Broom, vice president of commercial training solution at Boeing Global Services.
“With this product, pilots can hone their skills and training operators can tailor lessons to meet individual and organisational needs.”