26 September, 2018: Philippine Academy for Aviation Training (PAAT), a joint venture for Airbus A320 type rating and recurrency training centre of CAE and Cebu Pacific Air has expanded its training capacity with the acquisition of a new Airbus A320NEO full-flight simulator. The CAE7000XR Series FFS, equipped with the CAE Tropos 6000XR visual system for unparalleled realism, will serve the growing pilot training needs of Cebu Pacific as well as other operators in the region. The new simulator will be deployed at the CAE Clark – PAAT training centre, near Manila, in the first half of next year.
“Our goal is to bring best-in-class training standards for our pilots and establish a leadership role for continuous learning and development for aviation professionals in the Philippines through PAAT, our joint venture with CAE. As Cebu Pacific continues to expand, so will our corps of pilots. We are delighted to bring in a brand-new additional simulator to raise the bar for comprehensive, innovative training solutions for the Philippine and regional markets,” said Captain Sam Avila, Vice President for Flight Operations, Cebu Pacific.