FAA Okays Both 717-200 And 737-700/800 Simulators In Atlanta

Alteon Training, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company has been granted FAA Level "D" certification on two full-flight simulators, at its new Atlanta Training Center (GA). The Boeing 717-200 and the Boeing 737-700/800 are the company's first two simulators approved at its newest location near Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. The new 50,000-sq. ft. training facility will house six full-flight simulators, and train up to 7,000 pilots annually.

The Boeing 717-200 full-flight simulator will support AirTran and Midwest Airline training requirements. Within the next 60 days, a second 717-200 full-flight simulator will join this one in support of these anchor customers.

The Boeing 737-700/800 full-flight simulator received level "D" certification for both variants and will support AirTran's new Boeing Next Generation (NG) fleet.

Alteon has three other Boeing 717-200 and thirteen 737 NG full-flight simulators in its worldwide fleet.
Alteon Training is the world's premier aviation training partner and the industry leader in providing customer-focused aviation training solutions.  The company provides customers an expanding and integrated services portfolio that includes flight, technical and cabin-crew training, and training materials.

Alteon is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company within Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Commercial Aviation Services group.  The training organization supports the world's aviation community with more than 70 full flight simulators in 21 locations around the world.

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