AI, Boeing plan to make city simulator training hub

Mumbai: The developers of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai International Airport (MIAL), could hold the keys to turning Mumbai into a flight simulator training centre.
Flag carrier Air India recently sent a proposal to MIAL requesting permission to construct a new building that would house the training centre. "We are keen on setting up the new facility at the Air India complex in the old airport (Santacruz) and therefore need MIAL's clearance, since all construction clearance on airport land needs to be given by them," said an Air India official.
"Initial estimates suggest we would require in excess of 2,000 sq ft and the building would be configured in a ground-plus-two structure, since there is a height restriction around the airport", the official added.
The plan is to ultimately station six simulators here. While three models have been idenified - once each for the Boeing 737-800, 777 and 787 - the rest will be decided on later, depending on demand projections.
The training centre would be a joint venture (JV) between Air India and Alteon - a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company.
19/04/07 Lekha Agarwal/Express TravelWorld

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