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Simaero is pleased to announce that the Bombardier CRJ 200/700 Full Flight Simulator, located at the Johannesburg Training Center, has officially received certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
The CRJ Full Flight Simulator, manufactured by CAE, is compliant with the latest FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Device) requirements. Featuring a high-fidelity visual system, advanced avionics, and full-motion capability, it ensures a highly realistic and immersive training environment that meets the latest industry standards.
With the CRJ series serving as a backbone for many regional carriers, there is a pressing need for accessible, high-fidelity training solutions.
The simulator’s location in Johannesburg addresses the critical need for accessible training within Africa and serves the growing demand from operators in other continents. By enabling pilots to streamline their training processes with reduced travel, Simaero allows airlines and pilots to optimize both time and resources.
The SACAA certification of the CRJ Full Flight Simulator marks significant advancement for regional and international airlines, as well as independent pilots seeking reliable and efficient training.
ICARE’s deep understanding of the regional aviation landscape, combined with Simaero’s global experience in simulator operations and training, has enabled the seamless integration of the CRJ simulator into the Johannesburg Training Center. This collaboration ensures that airlines and pilots benefit from training programs that are fully compliant with international standards while remaining attuned to the specific challenges and opportunities of the African market.
Together, Simaero and ICARE are committed to fostering the next generation of aviation professionals,supporting career development, and enhancing the overall safety and reliability of regional and global aviation.
Simaero’s Johannesburg Training Center now offers a comprehensive range of CRJ training programs, supported by a team of experienced instructors and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
According to Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero, “This milestone reflects our dedication to supporting the region’s aviation sector with best-in-class training technology and expertise.We look forward to welcoming more operators and pilots from across the continent and around the world to our Johannesburg center.”
“We have extensive experience in providing training services to many African airlines, and we were eager to successfully finalize the relocation of our CRJ simulator to South Africa and the establishment of this commercial partnership with Simaero in the global CRJ training market,”said Philippe Goetz, CEO of ICARE.
Simaero is a world-leading provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators and simulation engineering solutions. In global aviation, change is a constant. We promise to be a straightforward and continual presence in the complex training requirements of international airlines and pilots. With five training centres strategically located in France (headquarters), South Africa, China and India, Simaero trains over 5,000 pilots every year from 250+ civil and military carriers and 80+ countries. Our simulator fleet and training solutions cover the main commercial aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Embraer.
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