Jazeera Airways has launched the first Airbus A320neo full flight simulator in the State of Kuwait, in a move that strengthens local training capabilities, in parallel with studying the operation of direct flights to London in response to the growing demand for travel between Kuwait and the United Kingdom, subject to obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals.
This came during a visit by a high-level British trade delegation to Jazeera Airways, as part of strengthening cooperation between Kuwait and the United Kingdom in the aviation sector and discussing opportunities to develop training, air connectivity, and trade and tourism exchange between the two countries, according to a post on Jazeera Airways' LinkedIn account.
The delegation included Lord Iain McNicol of West Kilbride, the UK Trade Envoy to Kuwait, Jordan and Palestine; Qudsi Rasheed OBE, the British Ambassador-designate to Kuwait; and Naz Demir, Country Director for Trade.
The delegation joined Jazeera Airways' leadership at the launch ceremony of the new simulator project, which will be manufactured in the United Kingdom by Acron Aviation and is scheduled to begin operating in early 2026. The A320neo R7e simulator is expected to help develop pilot training programs within Kuwait and reduce reliance on overseas training centers.
This step comes as part of the company's preparations for a new phase of expansion, including plans to expand its network to more than 100 destinations and serve more than 10 million passengers in the coming years, as well as strengthening its fleet through firm orders for 26 Airbus aircraft of the A320neo and A321 types.
Jazeera Airways affirmed that it will continue investing in infrastructure, partnerships and the development of national talent, strengthening Kuwait's position as a regional aviation hub and supporting the growth of the aviation and tourism sectors in the medium and long term.
To view the post on Jazeera Airways' LinkedIn account, click here.
