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Qantas opens $65 million Sydney training center with Australia’s first A350 simulator

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The Qantas Group has opened a new Emergency Procedures Training Center in Sydney as part of a $65 million investment in pilot and cabin crew training facilities. The site includes Australia’s first Airbus A350 simulator, supporting preparation for the group’s expanding long-haul fleet.

Discovered 2026-08-27T02:20:05.541309-07:00 | 2026-08-27T02:20:05.541309-07:00

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  • Qantas is committing $65 million to pilot and cabin crew training infrastructure, underscoring the scale of workforce investment required to support fleet growth.
  • Australia’s first A350 simulator adds local training capacity for the type and reduces reliance on external facilities for qualification and recurrent training.
  • The dedicated emergency procedures center strengthens preparedness for cabin and flight-crew responses, with direct implications for operational resilience and safety.

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