Wizz Air opens advanced pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport

Wizz Air has inaugurated its latest state-of-the-art pilot training centre at Rome Fiumicino Airport in Italy, marking a significant expansion of its training capabilities beyond its initial facility in Budapest. The new centre is set to provide recurrent training for more than 4,800 pilots annually, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and innovation in aviation.

Conveniently located within walking distance of Rome Fiumicino Airport’s Terminal 1, the facility spans over 2,500 m² and features briefing rooms, theoretical training spaces and a simulator hall equipped with two cutting-edge CAE Airbus A320-family full-flight simulators. A third simulator is scheduled to be installed in 2025, enhancing the centre’s capacity to support Wizz Air’s expanding operations. These simulators offer high-fidelity visuals, an immersive cockpit environment and realistic flight dynamics, ensuring that pilots receive the most advanced training available.

Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, noted that the new training centre is a testament to Fiumicino Airport’s attractiveness as a hub for long-term aeronautical development. He highlighted the collaboration between Wizz Air and the airport, noting that it fits within their strategic vision for fostering innovation and human capital development.

Building on the success of its Budapest facility, which has provided over 98,000 flight hours of training since its opening six years ago, Wizz Air’s new Rome centre further solidifies its position as a leader in European aviation training and development.