Level-D Sim Produced In-Country

Havelsan, a software and systems provider based in Ankara, Turkey, has announced that it will manufacture the first domestic simulator to be used in pilot training for Boeing 737NG aircraft operated by Turkish Airlines. This device will provide both low-cost and safe training for pilots and also will be the first civil (non-military) airplane simulator to be provided by Havelsan.

Combining its extensive past experience in design, manufacturing, integration and maintenance of military simulators with new technologies suitable for today's rapidly changing and growing commercial airline sector, Havelsan will produce a Full Flight Simulator with international EASA Level-D certification. This type of simulator will provide orientation, proficiency, and refresher training at lower cost than before, while delivering the near-reality experience that is essential to effective pilot training.

After a competition and lengthy evaluation against major leading global simulator manufacturers lasting nearly a year, Havelsan has been awarded a contract to provide one of 4 new simulator types currently being purchased by Turkish Airlines. Currently Turkish Airlines operates 10 full-flight simulators at its Flight Training Center, and with the addition of these new simulators including the one manufactured by Havelsan the capacity will be raised to 14 simulators by the end of 2016.

This project will result in several benefits to Turkish Airlines, its customers, and to Havelsan. First, by reducing costs without sacrificing training quality, Turkish Airlines will continue to improve its efficiency and competitive edge in the airline market.  By reducing dependency on foreign suppliers, the airline will have greater control over uncertainties that affect operations.  And not least, Havelsan will establish itself as a true world-class provider of training solutions to the airline industry.

(Image provided with Havelsan news release)

FMI: www.havelsan.com