Simaero has received certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for the Embraer E170/190 full-flight simulator located at Johannesburg Training Center, marking another significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion across Africa.
The SACAA qualification evaluation was conducted by an experienced flight crew from a leading regional airline, who praised the simulator’s technical precision, responsiveness, and reliability. Their endorsement reaffirms Simaero’s commitment to delivering high quality training devices and maintaining the highest standards of training and technical excellence.
With the E170/190 full-flight simulator now fully operational, Simaero provides immediate access to advanced, locally available pilot training solutions for regional operators throughout Africa and beyond. “This certification is a reflection of the extraordinary expertise and dedication of our team,” said Keith Roseveare, General Manager of Simaero South Africa. “The E170/190 simulator sets a new benchmark for pilot training quality in the region and reinforces our ability to serve airlines with world-class standards, right here in South Africa.”
Accelerating Africa’s Aviation Ecosystem
The addition of the Embraer E170/190simulator not only expands Simaero’s training portfolio but also represents a strategic investment in Africa’s aviation infrastructure. The Simaero Johannesburg Training Center now provides enhanced training capability for regional jet airlines operating or transitioning to advanced Embraer fleets, complementing Simaero’s existing training solutions across ATR, Beechcraft and Bombardier platforms.
The certification also reflects Simaero’s broader vision for aviation development across emerging markets. “Our decision to invest in the E170/190 simulator was driven by foresight and a clear understanding of the regional market’s evolution,” said Nicolas Mouté, CEO of Simaero. “As airlines modernize their fleets, Simaero is ensuring that training infrastructure keeps pace, empowering pilots to train locally, efficiently, and to the highest international standards.”
These investments position Simaero at the forefront of Africa’s aviation training, ensuring pilots across the region have access to the same high-fidelity environment used by major carriers worldwide.
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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