20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Airbus expands helicopter training academy, adding third flight simulator in Subang
LANGKAWI — Airbus is reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety with the expansion of the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Malaysia, and the addition of a third full-flight simulator (FFS) in Subang, Selangor.
According to Airbus Helicopters, the expansion, set to be operational in the second half of 2026, will support the growing training needs in the region, demonstrating Airbus' commitment to customer proximity.
Executive vice-president, customer support and services, Romain Trapp said this latest investment underscores Airbus Helicopters' dedication to aviation safety and customer proximity.
'By expanding our training capabilities in Malaysia, we are ensuring that pilots and mechanics in Asia-Pacific have access to world-class facilities designed to enhance safety and readiness,' he said in a statement in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2025 exhibition.
The new H175 simulator — the first of its kind outside Europe — joins existing H225 and AS365 simulators, offering an advanced learning experience with digitised classrooms and virtual trainers.
These expanded capabilities will support pilot type rating, recurrent training, and mission training, ensuring operational proficiency for critical flight scenarios.
To date, Airbus Helicopters' simulator centre in Malaysia has provided over 21,000 training hours to 2,600 pilots.
With the new H175 FFS, the company is poised to increase its capacity to an additional 2,000 to 3,000 training hours per year and further contribute to the region's aviation safety.
Meanwhile, the expanded training centre will offer cutting-edge simulation technology, including Level D training capabilities, the latest Helionix avionics system and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) data packages that ensure an accurate reproduction of helicopter performance, all aimed at elevating pilot proficiency and operational safety. — BERNAMA
