Turkish Airlines signs simulator procurement deal with CAE

Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement with CAE for the procurement of next-generation flight simulators and training devices to increase pilot training capacity in line with its growing fleet. Under the agreement, full flight simulators and training devices for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types will be delivered.

Scraper SystemJuly 20, 2026, 09:37 PM

Turkish Airlines signs simulator procurement deal with CAE

Turkish Airlines (THY) has signed a comprehensive simulator procurement contract with Canada-based aviation training company CAE to increase pilot training capacity in line with its growing fleet and global flight network.

According to a statement from THY, the agreement supports the company's strategy of strengthening its training infrastructure with the latest technologies in line with its 10-year flight training investment plan. The new simulators will increase the capacity of the new Flight Training Center, the first phase of which will become operational in 2027 and be completed in 2028.

Under the agreement, the training devices to be delivered by CAE to THY are as follows:

2 A321neo Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
2 B787 Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
1 A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
2 A350 Level-1 Flight Training Devices (FTD)
1 optional A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
1 optional B787 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker, in his assessment of the agreement, said that strengthening pilot training infrastructure as the fleet and global network grow is an important part of the long-term growth strategy. Şeker said, "These advanced training devices, which will further strengthen our long-standing cooperation with CAE, will make significant contributions to training our pilots who will serve on different aircraft types with the highest understanding of safety, standardization, and operational excellence."

CAE General Manager Matthew Bromberg stated that the agreement is a testament to the cooperation that has continued for over 20 years with THY and the trust the company places in CAE. Bromberg said, "With this comprehensive fleet of training devices for Airbus and Boeing aircraft types, we will continue to provide advanced technology, high-fidelity simulation solutions that will help THY increase its pilot training capacity, maintain the highest safety standards, and support its long-term goals."

The next-generation simulators will significantly increase pilot training capacity in THY's narrow-body and wide-body aircraft fleets, while also providing a solution for the long-term training needs of global operations.

Turkish Airlines signs simulator procurement deal with CAE