Emirates has invested $48 million in training and crew support, in preparation for the A350 joining its fleet.
This includes three full flight simulators, a fixed base training device, a cabin emergency evacuation trainer and a door trainer. The airline’s first A350 full flight simulator received a level D qualification, the highest for this type of simulators, from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
“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,” said Bader Al Marzooqi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Flight Training.
He added: “We’re proud that we now have the potential to expand our pilot training capacity by 54%. 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.”
Emirates has 65 of the A350 aircraft in its order book along with a mix of 205 777x aircraft, that will aim to support the airline’s expansion goals.