Riyadh Air has taken a significant step towards becoming a leading global pilot training provider with certification for its first Boeing 787-9 RX7000 full flight simulator.
The advanced operational certificate confirmed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) was described as a “significant milestone” prior to the start of commercial operations in 2025.
The license was officially presented by Captain Sulaiman Al-Muhaimedi, executive vice president for aviation safety and environmental sustainability at GACA, to Peter Bellew, Riyadh Air’s chief operating officer.
The start-up Middle East carrier described the simulator as a “critical addition” to its expanding training infrastructure that will “enhance pilot readiness and elevate safety benchmarks”.
“By providing an immersive and highly responsive training experience, the advanced simulator enables pilots to refine their skills, optimise performance, and ensure seamless operational execution,” the airline added.
Bellew said: “This milestone underscores our commitment to world-class pilot training and operational excellence.
“The advanced simulator will enhance our pilots’ capabilities, aligning with Riyadh Air’s ambition to redefine aviation standards and deliver a next-level flying experience.
“We will continue investing in cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and excellence across our operations.”
This investment in leading-edge training technology reflects Riyadh Air’s broader vision for the future of air travel, the airline said.
“The airline is committed to using innovation to enhance safety, optimise operational efficiency, and redefine industry standards.
“This commitment not only aligns with the national aviation strategy, which targets significant growth in passenger capacity (330 million annually) and air cargo (4.5 million tons) by 2030, expanding the Kingdom’s network to 250 destinations, but also reaffirms Riyadh Air’s mission to set new industry benchmarks.”
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