![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
. | ![]() |
. |
![]() by Geoff Ziezulewicz Washington (UPI) Jun 22, 2016
Airbus Defence and Space has placed an order for a A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft full-flight simulator with the Spanish defense company Indra, Airbus announced Wednesday. The contract for training crew support covers the installation at Airbus' training center in Seville, Spain, of the level D simulator, which is certified to qualify pilots on the aircraft with zero flight time in the real aircraft, Airbus said in a statement. The simulator will also permit the training of pilots in hose-and-drogue refueling operations and the act of receiving from other tankers. The simulator is expected to enter service in 2018. Airbus' investment aims to ensure that a strong training capability exists to meet the needs of the growing fleet of these aircraft. The aircraft type has been selected by a number of nations, Airbus said, with 27 delivered to four nations out of the 49 on firm order. The simulator will also reduce the number of aircraft flight hours required to train crews, while reducing costs and offering a more comprehensive support product, Airbus said.
Related Links Aerospace News at SpaceMart.com
|
|
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us. |