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Airbus Augments Training with Virtual Reality

Airbus is rolling out a virtual reality flight training tool later this year and building a network of ab initio flight training centers.

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

February 12, 2020

Airbus is developing a virtual reality flight training tool designed to enable flexibility in training. To be available later this year, the initial tool will be aimed at the A320, said Remi Maillard, senior v-p of services for Airbus, with plans eventually to expand to other aircraft types. The tool, involving a headset and hand controls, is designed to complement flight simulator training, enabling pilots to repeat procedures where and when they want, said Airbus (Chalet CD23-35).

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