At the Paris Air Show, Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest airline, and aviation training specialist CAE announced the expansion of their joint training venture. The partnership will see the deployment of a new Airbus A330neo full-flight simulator (FFS) at their training centre in Clark, Philippines, supported by a long-term training services agreement.
Scheduled to be operational by December 2026, the new simulator will complement the existing Airbus A320 and ATR 72-600 simulators already in use at the Clark facility. This investment reflects Cebu Pacific’s position as the largest A330neo operator in Asia, with 11 aircraft currently in service and more deliveries anticipated.
Javier Massot, Chief Operations Officer at Cebu Pacific, emphasised the importance of the expansion, noting that the additional simulator will enhance training capacity and support the safe operation of their growing widebody fleet. He added that the move addresses increasing demand for pilot training as the airline continues to expand its network.
Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President of Commercial Aviation at CAE, stated that the addition of the A330neo simulator reinforces the commitment to delivering high-quality pilot training and solidifies Clark’s role as a key regional aviation training hub.
Established in 2011, the Cebu Pacific–CAE training centre in Clark has played a crucial role in providing advanced pilot training solutions, supporting fleet growth and contributing to the development of aviation professionals throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
