BAA Training Spain Starts Operations

The first brand-new Airbus A320ceo Full Flight Simulator (FFS) is currently being assembled, which will mark the beginning of BAA Training Spain operations. After all of the preparational works and auditing procedures are finalized, the FFS will be ready for training in March this year. The first groups of Type Rating pilot students will start training in March/April 2021.

Egle Vaitkeviciute, CEO at BAA Training, says: “Despite the coronavirus has seriously challenged the aviation industry, and the implications make themselves felt, BAA Training is confidently moving towards fulfilling its business development and expansion strategy. BAA Training Spain’s goal is to become the largest and highly innovative aviation training center in Southern Europe, catering to the demanding airlines’ pilot training needs and the upcoming recovery of aviation.“

The Airbus A320ceo FFS is manufactured by CAE and is suited to meet the specific needs of carriers and is certified according to EASA requirements. It has the latest Tropos 6000XR visual system, offering pilots an authentic visual feel. The device is also fully suited for completing the Upset Prevention Recovery Training.

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BAA Training Spain is also making moves on its expansion plan. No later than 2021, a total of 5 more simulators, in addition to the Airbus A320ceo, will be added. They include: Boeing B737 NG FFS, Boeing B737 MAX FFS, A320 CEO FTD Level 2, B737 MAX FTD Level 2, and a B737 NG FTD Level 2.

The facility has room for 11 simulator bays in total, making it the biggest aviation training center in Southern Europe. After the first expansion stage with six simulators in place, BAA Training Spain will be adding more equipment.

For the first time in the company’s history, BAA Training Spain is introducing a new cost-efficient opportunity to complete approximately 50% of the Type Rating program on an FTD Level 2 instead of an FFS. This possibility will save airlines up to 40% of their financial resources for each hour on the substitutional device.

“It is an attractive alternative for customers interested in meeting rigorous regulatory requirements and at the same time allocating less budget for pilot training. This is especially relevant now as the airline industry has suffered a profound decline,“ comments Aurimas Urbonas, Managing Director at BAA Training Spain.