Sky Seven and ST Electronics sign MoU to advance aviation training for Oman

Sky Seven has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) with the aim to promote a Virtual Aerodrome Laboratory (VAL), a simulation-based learning system for the aviation industry, which will be the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman. The VAL re-creates an airport aerodrome in a realistic virtual setting, and will be equipped with a large 120 Degree screen that provide trainees with an immersive learning experience. The VAL will simulate situations that are challenging and dangerous in real life. Trainees will learn airport planning and design, air traffic management, airside and flight operations, airport emergency preparedness and crisis simulation, from the comfort and safety of the simulator. Scenarios can also be created to facilitate interactions between various types of airport vehicles including planes, fire engines and ground vehicles. Participants will get to role-play as ground controllers, air traffic controllers and ground entity controllers to gain practical skills that they will require on the job.