Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) today put a state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Airbus A350 and the latest cabin training devices into operation at Zurich Airport. With this investment, LAT is expanding its training offering and providing its customers, including Swiss and Edelweiss, with the latest technology for training pilots and crew. The new facilities offer an efficient way to optimize training on the Airbus A350 while minimizing travel effort and costs.
The CAE 7000XR Airbus A350 Simulator meets the highest certification standards and enables realistic training under almost all flight conditions. The innovative technology enables pilots to complete their training almost entirely in the simulator, reducing the need for real aircraft. This ensures efficient use of resources and helps reduce training costs. The simulator offers, among other things, the possibility of Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ) and retraining on the Airbus A350, which makes the transition easier for pilots from other Airbus models.
The new training equipment at Zurich-Kloten Airport will not only be used by Swiss and Edelweiss, but will also be available to other LAT customers. This measure follows the successful delivery and installation of the simulator in October 2024. In close cooperation between LAT, Swiss and Edelweiss, the project was implemented to prepare for the launch of the Airbus A350 in 2025. The modern training methods, such as Evidence-Based Training (EBT), support safety-critical decision-making processes and thus offer an important addition to standard training.
In addition to the introduction of the new simulator, Swiss and Edelweiss will gradually modernize their fleets in 2025, introducing a total of 16 Airbus A350-900s. These aircraft will gradually replace the existing Airbus A340-300s and strengthen the airlines' competitiveness in long-haul traffic.
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