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Acron Aviation Supplies Two Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulators for Airbus – Air India Training Center

St Petersburg, Florida September 30, 2025 Photo(s): By Acron Aviation

Acron Aviation is proud to announce its role in supporting the newly inaugurated training center formed through the landmark joint venture between Air India and Airbus. As a trusted provider of advanced flight simulation devices, Acron Aviation supplied two Airbus A320neo Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to the state-of-the-art Airbus India Training Center, which was inaugurated on 30 September in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Acron Aviation's UK based FFS business designed, manufactured and shipped the two high-fidelity devices to India, where the expert team managed their installation and certification, ensuring compliance with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) standards. Both simulators have been approved for entry into service and are scheduled to be fully operational in Q4 2025. Acron Aviation will also supply two additional A320 FFS to this facility by 2026.

Robin Glover-Faure, Chief Customer Officer, Acron Aviation said: "We are honoured to support the inauguration of the new training center and to play a key role in this milestone for Indian aviation." Glover-Faure continued, "these high-fidelity Airbus A320neo simulators reflect our commitment to supporting our customers' in delivering world-class pilot training infrastructure to India."

The deployment of these FFS will significantly expand training capacity in India, directly supporting the ambitious growth plans of both Air India and Airbus. As India's aviation sector continues its rapid expansion, these simulators ensure that local pilot training will keep pace with increasing fleet sizes and rising demand for skilled flight crews.

Acron Aviation remains committed to providing cutting-edge simulation technologies and services to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry across the region and beyond.