Gulf Air signs major simulator training deal

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has signed a contract with Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) to offer full flight simulator training to Gulf Air’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner pilots.

The contract strengthens the ties between Gulf Air and Etihad Aviation Group following the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two companies at the Bahrain International Airshow in November.

As part of the agreement, Gulf Air will dry lease EAT’s Full Flight Simulators at the training facility in Abu Dhabi. The training will be conducted by Gulf Air instructors.

Gulf Air’s chief operations officer Captain Suhail Abdulhameed Ismaeel said: “We are happy to work hand in hand with our friends in Etihad Aviation Training and use their facilities to train our flying crew. This is the start of ongoing projects with Etihad Airways and Etihad Aviation Training.”

Paolo La Cava, accountable director, EAT, said: “Etihad Aviation Training is pleased to welcome Gulf Air instructors and pilots to the comprehensive training facility.”

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