Riyadh Air to acquire two B787 full-flight simulators and a B787 flight training device with CAE.
CAE and Riyadh Air today announced an agreement for the purchase of two cutting-edge Boeing 787 CAE7000XR full-flight simulators (FFS) and a Boeing 787 flight training device (FTD) in order to support the new airline as it continues its journey towards takeoff in 2025.
Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO said, “By placing such an important order to fulfil our simulator requirements and create a roadmap for our pilot training, Riyadh Air is achieving another critical milestone on its journey towards its first flight. CAE is a world-renowned provider of technology for pilot training, and we are looking forward to having our simulators in our state-of-the-art new facility at the Prince Sultan University in Riyadh where they will inspire the next generation of aviators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”
In 2024, CAE, Riyadh Air, and Prince Sultan University will collaborate to install the simulators in a specially constructed building at the recently founded College of Aviation and Space in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nick Leontidis, CAE’s Group President, Civil Aviation said, “We are grateful that Riyadh Air has placed its trust in CAE to provide the digitally immersive simulators that will enable the new airline to take to the sky in 2025. We look forward to working in partnership with Riyadh Air and Prince Sultan University to develop a new training centre with advanced simulation technology that will equip the airline’s personnel with the skills and confidence to deliver the highest levels of safety and a memorable customer experience on every flight.”
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This collaboration shows a shared dedication to aviation quality and safety. Together, CAE, Riyadh Air, and Prince Sultan University hope to raise the bar for aviation safety and pilot training in Saudi Arabia and other countries that Riyadh Air will fly to.
