Expands Training Capability in Cooperation with Aerolineas Argentinas

Alteon Training, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is broadening its support of the South American region by placing a 737-300/400/500 full-flight simulator and virtual procedures trainer at Aerolineas Argentinas' Buenos Aires facility.

"We are pleased to join with the world's preferred training partner to expand the training solutions in the region while creating a more cost effective training solution for our operation," said Captain Daniel Burlas, vice president of operations for Aerolineas Argentinas.

The recently expanded Aerolineas Argentinas location will become the latest in the Alteon global network of training centers providing other airlines in the region with a more convenient solution for simulator training. Additional expansion is under consideration as the potential for the cooperation between the airline and Alteon develops.

"Through this relationship, Aerolineas Argentinas gains a local training solution without the heavy capital investment in training equipment, and Alteon continues to fulfill its commitment of support by placing simulators globally through our network of training centers and airline alliances." said Pat Gaines, president of Alteon.

Founded in 1950, Aerol�neas Argentinas began its relationship with Boeing in 1965 with the purchase of four Boeing 707/320Bs. Since then, the company has employed many Boeing models, including 737, 727 and 747. Today Aerolineas Argentinas' fleet includes eight 747--200s and-400s, 34 737 -200s and -500s and 12 MD80s. Aerol�neas Argentinas is one of the leading airlines in Latin America, transporting 6 million passengers per year with a staff of 8,000 people.

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