Embraer and CAE have officially opened the first E-Jets E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This state-of-the-art simulator, located at the Singapore-CAE Flight Training Centre near Changi Airport, is part of the E-Jets E2 training programme offered by the recently expanded Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) joint venture.
The E2 training programme incorporates CAE’s competency-based training assessment (CBTA) courseware, interactive classroom instruction utilising the CAE Simfinity virtual simulator (VSIM) and practical training in the cutting-edge CAE 7000XR Series FFS. The simulator has received certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore in December 2023.
Already in action, pilots from Singapore Airlines’ subsidiary, Scoot, have commenced training in preparation for the Embraer E190-E2 aircraft’s upcoming entry into service with the airline later this year. The comprehensive training includes exposure to all aspects of flight through CAE’s latest- generation FFS, allowing pilots to practice various scenarios and enhance their skills ahead of the aircraft’s inaugural revenue flights.
Complementing the E2 full-flight simulator are interactive touch screen training sessions in the classroom, accelerating the learning process. The VSIM, serving as a powerful familiarisation and practice tool, provides access to all aircraft systems, offering a significant enhancement to traditional commercial pilot training. Instructors can utilise the VSIM as a versatile classroom and briefing tool, while pilots can leverage it for familiarisation and individualised training.
