Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, and David Coward, President of Acron Aviation's training services, witnessed the signing of a new agreement between EgyptAir Training Academy and Acron Aviation, one of the leading companies in the manufacture and development of flight simulators, for the supply of the latest A320neo full flight simulator. The signing took place in the presence of representatives of the British Embassy in Cairo, on the sidelines of EgyptAir's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in the United Kingdom.
The agreement was signed by Captain Walid Soliman, Chairman of EgyptAir Training Academy, and Nick Bendal, General Manager of Training at Acron Aviation, as part of renewing the strategic partnership between the two sides and completing the academy's plan to modernize its technological infrastructure and strengthen its training capabilities, keeping pace with rapid developments in the air transport industry and supporting the preparation and qualification of pilots to the highest international standards.
Following the signing ceremony, the EgyptAir delegation toured Acron Aviation's training center, viewing the latest flight simulators, advanced simulation technologies and digital solutions used in training pilots and cabin crew, which help raise training efficiency and enhance operational safety in line with global best practices.
The delegation also heard a presentation by company officials reviewing the latest innovations and technical capabilities offered by modern simulators and their role in supporting advanced training programs and meeting the needs of airlines and training centers around the world.
The visit included extensive discussions between the two sides on future cooperation opportunities and ways of using the latest simulation technologies to develop the academy's training system, strengthening the readiness of its staff and keeping pace with rapid changes in the global aviation industry.
Captain Ahmed Adel stressed that contracting for the new simulator is a qualitative addition to EgyptAir Training Academy's capabilities and embodies EgyptAir's commitment to continuous investment in the latest training technologies, enhancing the quality of training services and raising the efficiency of its staff in line with the best international standards.
Adel added that renewing the partnership with Acron Aviation reflects mutual trust and the success of the long-standing cooperation between the two sides, noting that introducing the A320neo simulator is a strategic step that supports EgyptAir Training Academy's standing as a leading regional pilot training center in the Middle East and Africa and strengthens its ability to offer advanced training programs that meet the needs of airlines and air transport institutions inside and outside Egypt.
The contract is part of EgyptAir's strategy to expand its training activity as one of the main pillars for growing revenue and strengthening the company's competitiveness, by developing its training infrastructure with the latest simulators and attracting trainees from various Arab and African markets. This supports the academy's standing as an advanced regional center for qualifying staff in the air transport industry and strengthens Egypt's position as a regional hub for aviation and training.
EgyptAir Training Academy is one of the most prominent specialized training centers in the region, thanks to its accumulated expertise, international accreditations and advanced training equipment, which allow it to offer an integrated training system in line with the latest global standards, supporting EgyptAir's standing as a distinguished regional center for aviation training.
