Icelandair invests in full-flight simulator to train pilots in Reykjavík

Icelandair and CAE have come to an agreement for the acquisition of a state-of-the-art Airbus A320 family full flight simulator. “We are thrilled to announce our new contract with CAE and to continue fostering our fruitful partnership,” said Sylvia Kristin Olafsdottir, CCO of Icelandair.  “The new simulator will allow us to continue providing world-class training in Iceland, giving us the flexibility and agility needed to expand our route network, introduce new destinations, and grow our pilot group accordingly.” This latest generation flight simulator is designed to replicate the flight characteristics and systems of the Airbus A320. “The acquisition of this Airbus A320-family full-flight simulator is a significant milestone in our partnership with Icelandair, and we look forward to supporting their pilot training in anticipation of the arrival of the A321 into their fleet,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s division president of commercial aviation. This move will act as a way to support the entry-into-service of the airlines A321 fleet in 2025.