Chairman and managing director of Air-India, V. Thulasidas on Tuesday formally inaugurated the first 737NG simulator at its operational department at Kalina for the training of its pilots, and said, "it is a new beginning, and a new relationship with Boeing."
The simulator is provided by Altheon, a subsidiary of Boeing on a trial basis with Air India providing the back-up facilities. Both Air-India and Boeing are working on the details to formalise an agreement into a joint venture in future.
Mr Thulasidas said since the Mumbai facility has this simulator, Air India could save a lot of money spent on pilot’s training abroad, their daily allowances, travel cost, hotel accommodation and the difference in the rental. Alteon Training has more than 70 flight simulators in over 20 locations around the world. He said Air India was in talks with Boeing for the maintenance, repair and overhauling (MRO) deal.
Courtesy : Asianage.com
The simulator is provided by Altheon, a subsidiary of Boeing on a trial basis with Air India providing the back-up facilities. Both Air-India and Boeing are working on the details to formalise an agreement into a joint venture in future.
Mr Thulasidas said since the Mumbai facility has this simulator, Air India could save a lot of money spent on pilot’s training abroad, their daily allowances, travel cost, hotel accommodation and the difference in the rental. Alteon Training has more than 70 flight simulators in over 20 locations around the world. He said Air India was in talks with Boeing for the maintenance, repair and overhauling (MRO) deal.
Courtesy : Asianage.com