Riyadh Air wins flight simulator certification

RIYADH Air has received its operational certificate from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) for its first Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full-flight simulator, reports London area Air Cargo Week.

This milestone strengthens riyadh Air's commitment to building a world-class pilot training ecosystem before its commercial debut in 2025.



Captain Sulaiman Al-Muhaimedi, GACA's EVP for Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability, presented the certificate to Riyadh Air COO Peter Bellew.



The simulator will enhance pilot readiness and safety standards, providing an immersive training environment to refine skills and optimize performance.


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