easyJet is expanding its pilot training capabilities at CAE London Gatwick and CAE Milan to support the airline’s growth strategy.
The carrier will significantly enhance its pilot training capabilities across Europe through an expanded partnership with CAE. The partner organisation is a leading training and simulation technology provider.
Training Expansion
The airline will introduce additional full flight simulators at key locations. This further strengthens its commitment to world-class pilot education and operational excellence.
The expansion includes the installation of two new full flight simulators at London Gatwick and one additional simulator in Milan.
Furthermore, easyJet is launching pilot training operations at CAE Amsterdam, which will feature two dedicated full flight simulators exclusively for the airline’s training needs. These new simulators are scheduled to commence operations in winter 2025.
These training centers will operate up to 20 hours daily during peak periods, addressing the annual training requirements for over 7,000 easyJet pilots.
The comprehensive training program encompasses newly qualified pilots, and recurrent training for experienced pilots. It also supports command upgrade courses for Senior First Officers transitioning to Captain roles.
easyjet Growth in United Kingdom & Italy
This training expansion supports easyJet’s continued growth strategy across the United Kingdom and Europe. The airline plans to open a new three-aircraft base at London Southend next spring and is also developing strategic growth initiatives in Italy.
Its proposed new bases at Milan Linate and Rome are currently pending European Commission approval. Additionally, easyJet will integrate nine new Airbus A320 aircraft into its fleet, following the recent delivery of 16 aircraft in the previous financial year.
The collaboration with CAE reinforces easyJet’s reputation as an industry leader in pilot training, leveraging cutting-edge technology. With a fleet of 19 flight simulators across three countries, the airline’s training facilities are positioned among the most advanced globally.
Stakeholder Comments
David Morgan, easyJet’s Chief Operating Officer, explained the need for the expansion. “easyJet is a growing airline, and these expanded European training facilities are crucial to supporting our network growth.”
“By utilizing advanced technologies, we ensure our pilots are trained to globally recognized industry-leading standards—a key reason why approximately 100 million customers choose to travel with us annually.”
Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE Division President for Commercial Aviation, added comment. “We are thrilled to extend and expand our longstanding partnership with easyJet.”
“Through our state-of-the-art facilities and tailored training solutions, we are actively shaping the future of aviation training while maintaining our commitment to innovation, safety, and operational excellence.”
Summary
Currently, easyJet continues to expand its network across Europe, operating 31 bases in eight countries with a fleet of over 340 A320 family aircraft.
easyJet flies on more of Europe’s most popular routes than any other airline and carried more than 82 million passengers in 2023 with more than 11.3 million travelling for business.
The airline has over 300 aircraft currently flying on nearly 1000 routes to more than 155 airports across 35 countries.
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