KLM commissions Netherlands' first Airbus A350 flight simulator at Schiphol

KLM has commissioned the Netherlands’ first Airbus A350 full‑flight simulator at its Schiphol‑East training centre as the carrier prepares to take A350 deliveries from the end of 2026. The simulator will support type‑rating and recurrent training ahead of the type’s entry into service.

Discovered 2025-10-03T03:22:04.495409-07:00 | 2025-10-03T03:22:04.495409-07:00

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  • KLM has installed the Netherlands’ first A350 simulator at Schiphol‑East and is preparing for A350 deliveries from the end of 2026, marking a concrete step toward the type’s introduction and crew readiness.
  • On‑site simulator capability will accelerate type‑rating and recurrent training, reducing dependence on off‑site facilities and increasing pilot throughput as KLM expands its long‑haul network (see KLM’s Winter 2025/26 network plans).
  • The move complements recent operator preparations for the A350, including cabin and crew adaptations, and comes as the A350 programme reaches fleet maturity (see Airbus’s A350 delivery milestones and KLM’s work on A350 crew rest modifications: https://hype.aero/?story=c2367201-eb5a-4128-8dda-1cb8f1c97998).

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