Simnest Reaches Significant Milestone During EATS

Atlantic Flight Academy’s (AFA) new Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator has received qualification from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), following an evaluation completed in late October 2026 without any findings. It is Simnest Aviation’s first simulator in Türkiye and will also serve as a regional demonstration platform.

The two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding at EATS 2025, followed by a purchase agreement in December and installation of the simulator at AFA’s Istanbul base in August 2026.

The type-representative simulator will support AFA’s APS MCC courses and selected phases of its airline Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) programs.

“The qualification result speaks for itself,” said Capt. Gyula Kühtreiber, CEO of Simnest Group. “For us, the significance of this project goes well beyond a successful delivery. Together with AFA, we are establishing a regional demonstration platform where prospective customers can experience our technology in a real training environment. This is an important step in strengthening Simnest Aviation’s presence beyond Europe and reaching new markets.”

Simnest Aviation is exhibiting at the European Aviation Training Summit (EATS), 3–5 November at the Estoril Congress Centre in Cascais, Portugal, at Booth 519. Stop by to learn more.