- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approve simulator devices for airline pilot training
GATWICK, United Kingdom, February 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/-Boeing [NYSE: BA] The 777-9 flight training simulators are one step closer to conducting regulatory-approved pilot training after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued simulator qualification certificates granting initial qualification.
“Securing these approvals is an important step as we prepare for the start of flight training,” the Captain said. Gary Mandy777X chief technical pilot. “Pilots will benefit from an immersive training experience that will help ensure our customers’ operational readiness for the 777-9.”
The development of these devices has been a collaborative effort between Boeing and device manufacturer CAE. The 777-9 training devices, located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, United KingdomThey include a full flight simulator and state-of-the-art flight training device that replicate the aircraft’s advanced systems, allowing pilots to become proficient in all operational aspects of Boeing’s latest widebody aircraft.
“The qualification of these training devices underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions that meet the needs of global airline regulators and customers,” he said. Chris Escobavice president of Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services.
The training devices integrate aircraft systems and sophisticated simulation software that model flight dynamics and environmental conditions to provide a realistic training experience for pilots. After this initial qualification, regulatory authorities will use the training devices to validate and approve the training material before customers begin their pilot training.
“This rating is the result of a multi-year effort between CAE and Boeing’s top experts,” he said. Alexandre PrévostPresident – Civil Aviation, CAE. “We are excited to continue this strong collaboration as we deliver complete flight simulators to our mutual customers around the world.”
The 777-9, the first member of the 777X family, has a flight deck designed to achieve a high level of comfort and similarity to the 777 and 787 Dreamliner, while incorporating advancements for flight crews, including:
- Large format displays with touch screen capability.
- The option for two head-up displays similar to the 787 Dreamliner.
- A redesigned pilot seat that offers greater comfort.
- A unique control and indicator for the 777X folding wingtips that clearly highlights whether the wingtips are extended, moving or folded.
- Integration of portable tablet-based Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) capability.
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