Emirates is building a new $135 million advanced pilot training facility which will accommodate six full flight simulator bays for the carrier’s future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The 63,318 square foot facility is scheduled to open in March 2024.
On Monday (February 20, 2023), Emirates announced that they will soon build an advanced pilot training facility to accommodate six full flight simulator (FFS) bays for their future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The new $135 million 63,318 square foot facility will be adjacent to the existing Emirates training facilities in Dubai and is scheduled to open in 2024, just as the airline takes delivery of their first A350. At the new facility, pilot trainees will also be able to set up and configure the cockpit environment using bespoke devices as part of the pilot training module, and then upload the data to the FFS prior to starting their training session. This innovative concept has been designed to shorten the trainee’s preparatory time inside the simulator, helping them to maintain focus and take full advantage of the training session.
In Monday’s announcement, Emirates Airline Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, said,
“This US$ 135 million investment to build a new pilot training centre will ensure Emirates’ readiness to commence its pilot training ahead of the delivery of its new aircraft fleet starting from 2024. The building will be equipped with the latest, technologically advanced simulators to provide the best training for pilots, while using solar power to reduce energy consumption.”
With the addition of the new facility to Emirates’ existing training centers in Dubai, the carrier will be able to expand their training capacity by approximately 54 percent annually. Across the airline's training buildings, pilots will have increased access and flexibility to hone their flying skills with 17 full flight simulator bays, offering a capacity of over 130,000 training hours per year. In addition to flight deck crew training centers, Emirates also offers a range of world-class training facilities in Dubai for other aviation professionals, including the Emirates Flight Training Academy for cadets, Emirates Aviation University and Emirates Cabin Crew Training Centre.
Source: Emirates