$93m aviation academy

$93m aviation academy

The Fiji Times, 24 June 2017 – A $US45 million (F$93m) world-class aviation training academy will be set up in the country, enabling pilots from Fiji Airways and the region to train at the Nadi International Airport.

This announcement was made by Fiji Airways managing director and chief executive officer, Andre Viljoen while signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Canadian simulator manufacturer, CAE Inc, to confirm the acquisition of a CAE Boeing 737 MAX aircraft full simulator for the proposed academy.

Mr Viljoen said the academy would have two full flight simulators installed during phase one of the project. Read more…