Happened During APATS: Airbus Training Centre Selects New Pilot Simulator

ALSIM has announced, during APATS 2026 in Bangkok, that Airbus Asia Training Centre (AATC), a joint venture between Airbus and Singapore Airlines, has selected the ALSIM Airliner to support airline pilot training programs delivered with Singapore Flying College (SFC).

The Airliner is an FNPT II MCC simulator designed to support competency-based airline pilot training. Its reconfigurable cockpit can replicate either a generic fly-by-wire aircraft with sidestick controls or a conventional aircraft with a control yoke, allowing training organizations to support different airline philosophies while maximizing simulator utilization. The Airliner is equipped with a collimated visual system, providing visual cues and depth perception for training scenarios such as manual handling, approaches and landings.

Developed with AATC over more than a year, the Airliner has been enhanced to meet the organization's training requirements, including MPL Phase 2 training capabilities, a new Instructor Operating Station (IOS), and software features to improve instructor efficiency and session management. Many of these developments will become standard features of the Airliner.

Mickaël Herard, Product Manager at ALSIM, states: "We are extremely proud that Airbus Asia Training Centre has selected the ALSIM Airliner to support its airline pilot training programs. Throughout this project, we have worked in close collaboration with AATC's training experts, whose operational expertise has been invaluable in shaping the evolution of our product. Together, we have developed new capabilities that not only meet AATC's demanding training requirements but also strengthen the Airliner platform for the benefit of the wider training community."