Pan Am Flight Academy has announced the installation of a new Airbus A330 Full-Flight Simulator (FFS) at its Miami Training Centre, enhancing its ability to meet the rising demand for Airbus wide-body pilot training.
Located in Pan Am’s Axis Park facility in Hialeah, Florida, the Level D simulator is now fully operational and built to Airbus Standard 2.4 specifications. This state-of-the-art device supports engine models from Rolls Royce Trent, General Electric CF6-80 and Pratt & Whitney PW4000, providing pilots with an authentic, adaptable training environment.
The simulator incorporates the latest CAE Tropos visual technology and Moog Electric Motion systems, delivering a highly immersive training experience. It also features advanced Thales and Honeywell flight management systems, along with TCAS 7.1, EGPWS and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT Dir 2), aligning with modern flight safety standards.
“At Pan Am Flight Academy, we are continuously investing in technology to address the evolving needs of the aviation community,” said Jeff Portanova, President of Pan Am Flight Academy. “The addition of this A330 simulator underscores our commitment to providing world-class training solutions that prepare pilots for the complexities of modern aviation. This expansion allows us to better serve our global customer base, offering the flexibility and advanced tools that today’s aviation professionals demand.”
This addition enhances Pan Am’s A330 training capabilities alongside its existing A320 simulator, bringing the total number of simulators at the Miami Axis Park centre to ten and expanding the global fleet across Pan Am locations to 23. As one of the few independent training centres with a diverse simulator fleet, Pan Am solidifying its position as a leader in pilot training and simulator leasing.
