DUBAI- Emirates Airlines (EK) invests $48 million in advanced pilot and cabin crew training equipment for its upcoming Airbus A350 fleet.
The investment includes three full flight simulators, a fixed base training device, and cabin emergency evacuation and door trainers.
Emirates A350 Preparations
The airline introduces an industry-first Pilot Support System (PSS), developed in-house. This system enables interactive flight deck setup and flight planning in an immersive environment before entering the simulator. It also allows instructors to replay and review crew performance during debriefing.
Emirates’ first A350 full flight simulator received the highest Level D qualification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with zero findings, a significant achievement in simulation technology. This advanced system enhances training efficiency and pilot skill mastery.
The second A350 simulator is undergoing onsite acceptance and is expected to receive EASA approval in November. Emirates has ordered a total of three full flight simulators for its A350 fleet.
A fixed base training device complements the simulators, replicating the A350 flight deck with realistic visual and audio systems for comprehensive training sessions.
Training Pilots and Cabin Crew
The airline has trained 30 pilots and 820 cabin crew members on the A350, with over 50 pilots expected to complete training by November.
Capt Bader Al Marzooqi, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Flight Training, highlights the airline’s 54% increase in pilot training capacity. The new equipment and facilities ensure pilots and crew are prepared for operational challenges.
Emirates collaborates with IATA and Airbus to implement an enhanced Competency-Based Training and Assessment program for A350 type rating. This partnership aims to elevate industry standards in pilot training.
The airline’s future fleet includes 65 A350s and 205 777Xs, supporting expansion plans and route optimization. Emirates will open a 63,318 sq.ft. pilot training facility housing six full-flight simulator bays for A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft.
The expanded facilities will offer 17 full flight simulators with an annual capacity of 130,000 training hours.
Emirates continues its pilot recruitment drive, scheduling an online information session on October 16 for prospective aviators. If you are interested, then make sure to apply here.
Emirates A350 Routes
Dubai based carrier delays the launch of its Airbus A350 operations, rescheduling the aircraft’s debut for November 4. The airline will receive its first A350 this month, with five more A350-900s expected by the end of 2024.
Further, Emirates has configured its A350s with three classes: business, premium economy, and economy.
Here are the updated Emirates A350 scheduled operations as reported by Aeroroutes:
- Dubai to Edinburgh: Starting November 4 (Unchanged)
- Dubai to Bahrain: Starting November 15 (Previously September 15)
- Dubai to Kuwait: Starting November 15 (Previously September 16)
- Dubai to Ahmedabad: Starting January 1, 2025 (Previously October 27)
- Dubai to Bologna: Starting January 1, 2025 (Previously December 1)
- Dubai to Bombay: Starting January 1, 2025 (Previously October 27)
- Dubai to Colombo: Starting January 2, 2025 (Previously January 1, 2025)
- Dubai to Lyon: Starting March 1, 2025 (Previously December 1, 2025)
- Dubai to Muscat: Starting March 1, 2025 (Previously December 1, 2025)
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