Cebu Pacific, CAE cue third flight simulator

Cebu Pacific is expanding its joint venture with Canada-based CAE Inc. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Cebu Pacific and CAE Inc. are expanding their training partnership in the Philippines.

The low-cost carrier and the Canadian simulation technology developer are launching another full-flight simulator (FFS) by next year. The goal is to facilitate more training among its personnel, particularly on safety protocols.

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In a stock exchange filing on Wednesday, the airline said the joint venture would deploy an Airbus A330neo (new engine option) FFS in December 2026. This will be their third simulator and will be located at a facility in Clark, Pampanga.

“Being the largest operator of the A330neo in Asia, this new simulator will provide additional training and heighten the safe operation of this state-of-the-art aircraft,” Cebu Pacific COO Javier Massot said.

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The Gokongwei-led airline currently has 11 Airbus 330s, 39 Airbus 320s, 26 Airbus 321s and 15 ATR turboprops in its fleet.

Apart from the upcoming A330neo FFS, CAE Philippines also has A320 and ATR 72-600 simulators.