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Qantas buys new 787-9 flight simulator

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Qantas says it will install a new Boeing 787-9 flight simulator at its Sydney Mascot base as the airline gears up for the arrival of the next generation aircraft in 2017. The $23 million investment in the new flight simulator, which will be used for new and recurrent training, and other training equipment was part of a new strategic partnership with the NSW government to “support efforts to develop aviation and related industries in and around Sydney Airport and at the future Western Sydney… (australianaviation.com.au) More...

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pjtemplin
Pete Templin 1
Um, isn't a 787 simulator a 787 simulator, without need to say it's a 787-8 or -9 simulator? Software changes, at most.
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andyc852
Andy Cruickshank 1
I know QFA does not have 777s but I believe there is a common type rating between these models. This might make it more likely that QFA would opt for some 777 to replace their tired 744s
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