EgyptAir Training Academy announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with FlightSafety International, a global leader in aviation training and simulation technologies, through the acquisition of a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for the Boeing 737 MAX, along with a Level 1 Flight Training Device (FTD).
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and Executive Managing Director of EgyptAir Holding Company, witnessed the signing of the agreement during the Dubai Airshow 2025. It was signed by Captain Walid Soliman, Chairman of EgyptAir Training Academy, and Matt Laue, Vice President of Sales.
For his part, Captain Ahmed Adel stressed that the partnership with FlightSafety International spans many years, during which we have achieved many successes. Adel added that the new 737 MAX simulator represents a major step toward ensuring that pilots receive the highest levels of training, in line with the enduring commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
Adel added that the new device is scheduled to enter service in early 2026, coinciding with EgyptAir's receipt of its first Boeing B737-8 MAX aircraft, explaining that the academy's existing Boeing 737 Next Generation (737NG) simulators will undergo a sustainability-focused upgrade to support both the Next Generation and MAX fleets. These improvements will enhance the academy's training capacity and increase the flexibility of training programs for pilots of EgyptAir and other regional airlines in Africa and the Middle East.
For her part, Michelle Bozzi, Executive Vice President of Sales at FlightSafety International, said: "We are pleased to continue our cooperation with EgyptAir Training Academy, as this agreement is an extension of a partnership that began more than 15 years ago and reflects EgyptAir's confidence in FlightSafety's technologies, high reliability and outstanding services."
The partnership between FlightSafety International and EgyptAir dates back to 2009, when the first Boeing 737 Next Generation simulator designed by FlightSafety specifically for the company was installed, and the new 737 MAX simulator represents a new chapter in this successful relationship.
The new devices will be supported by FlightSafety's comprehensive Service and Operations Support (SOS) program, ensuring the highest levels of technical performance and minimal downtime.
