aviation; Air Baltic expands training capacity with second Airbus A220 simulator – Aviation.Direct

Latvian airline Air Baltic has significantly expanded its training capabilities at the Air Baltic Training Center in Riga by introducing a second Airbus A220 full-flight simulator. This step is intended to support the growing requirements for pilot training and qualifications and to meet the increasing demand due to the further development of the Airbus fleet. Air Baltic plans to put a total of 100 Airbus A220-300 aircraft into service by 2030, which will require continuous expansion of training offerings.

With almost 50 aircraft in operation, expanding the training area is an important step in meeting the increasing demand for pilot training. The new simulator will be available for 6,000 hours per year, which is enough for optimal use of 5,500 to 6,000 hours. The expansion strengthens Air Baltic’s position as the leading Airbus A220 training center in Northern Europe, with only two such simulators operating in the region – both by Air Baltic.

In addition to supporting internal pilot training, the new simulator will also be used for technical training and can be rented by other airlines. This means that Air Baltic not only offers improved training capacity for its own crew, but also for external customers, including airlines and training organizations from various countries.