Cathay Flight Training Centre inducts A320neo FFS

Cathay has taking delivery of and installed a new Airbus A320neo full-flight simulator at the Cathay Flight Training Centre. This latest flight simulator was manufactured by CAE, a global leader in training and critical operations solutions for aviation. The new simulator further supports Cathay’s efforts to meet the growing demand for world-class pilot training as it embarks on a comprehensive fleet renewal and expansion plan. The Cathay Group is investing well over HK$100 billion in its fleet, cabin and lounge products, and digital innovation to strengthen the Hong Kong international aviation hub and elevate the customer experience. This includes orders for more than 100 state-of-the-art narrowbody, regional widebody, long-haul widebody and large freighter aircraft joining the Group’s modern fleet in the coming years, with more than 30 of these being A320neo and A321neo aircraft. Cathay held a special ceremony in Cathay House to welcome the new simulator from CAE last Friday (24 October 2025). Cathay Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer Alex McGowan and Cathay Director Flight Operations Captain Chris Kempis welcomed a delegation from CAE led by Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President, Commercial Aviation, along with Captain Lawrence Wong, Chief, Flight Standard of the Civil Aviation Department as a special guest for the ceremony. Cathay’s Alex McGowan said: “Cathay and CAE have built a longstanding partnership focused on delivering high-quality training for pilots and crew, with a shared commitment to safety and operational excellence. Over the years, we have integrated a wide range of CAE training devices at our Flight Training Centre in Hong Kong. This partnership has helped Cathay to establish a state-of-the-art training environment, supporting the development of world-class aviation professionals. “The recent addition of the A320 Neo CAE 7000XR Simulator marks another milestone in this collaboration, further strengthening Cathay’s training capabilities, advancing our training technologies, as well as nurturing future aviation talent.” CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation Michel Azar-Hmouda said: “This A320 full-flight simulator marks a meaningful milestone in our collaboration with Cathay. Featuring CAE’s advanced Prodigy visual system, the device enhances training realism and supports Cathay’s commitment to operational excellence. As Cathay continues to invest in quality and commonality across its training infrastructure, CAE is proud to be a trusted partner on their journey.” The Cathay Group’s entire fleet comprises more than 230 passenger and freighter aircraft. The Group’s premium full-service airline Cathay Pacific currently operates 16 A321neo aircraft, while its low-cost carrier HK Express operates an all-Airbus fleet of more than 40 A320, A321, A320neo and A321neo aircraft. 國泰飛行訓練中心接收CAE全新 空中巴士A320neo全動飛行模擬器 國泰集團旗下的飛行訓練中心，最近接收及安裝一台技術先進的空中巴士A320neo全動飛行模擬器，進一步加強對飛行安全和卓越營運的承諾。 這台最新的飛行模擬器由專注航空訓練和營運解決方案的全球行業領袖CAE製造。隨著國泰全面更新和擴充機隊，這台嶄新的模擬器將進一步支持及滿足其日益增長的頂尖機師訓練需求。 2 國泰集團正投資遠超1,000億港元於其機隊、客艙產品、貴賓室以及數碼創新，以鞏固香港國際航空樞紐地位，並提升顧客體驗。當中包括訂購逾100架新飛機，將在未來幾年加入集團的現代化機隊。新飛機涵蓋窄體機、區域寬體機、長途寬體機及大型貨機，其中超過30架為A320neo和A321neo飛機。 國泰於上周五（2025年10月24日）在國泰坊舉行特別儀式，歡迎引進全新的CAE飛行模擬器。國泰營運及航空服務總裁麥皓雲和國泰航務董事甘沛思機長，歡迎由CAE商業民航部總裁Michel Azar-Hmouda率領的代表團，並邀得特別嘉賓民航處飛行標準總監黃景輝機長出席儀式。 國泰麥皓雲表示：「國泰與CAE是多年的合作夥伴，同樣重視安全及卓越營運，我們一直緊密合作，為機師及機組人員提供優質訓練。國泰設於香港的飛行訓練中心歷年來引入多款CAE生產的訓練設備，支援我們建立領先業界的訓練環境，培育世界級的航空業人才。 「新引進的空中巴士A320 Neo CAE 7000XR飛行模擬器，以頂尖的技術進一步提升國泰的培訓技術，推動航空業未來人才發展，更標誌着國泰與CAE的合作踏入新里程。」 CAE 商業民航部總裁 Michel Azar-Hmouda表示：「此部A320全動飛行模擬器標誌著CAE與國泰航空合作的重要里程碑。該設備搭載CAE先進的Prodigy視覺系統，顯著提升訓練逼真度，協助國泰實踐卓越運營承諾。隨著國泰持續投入提升培訓基礎設施的質量與通用性，CAE很榮幸能成為其發展路途上的緊密合作夥伴。」 國泰集團的機隊擁有超過230架客機及貨機。提供全面尊尚服務的國泰航空現時營運16架A321neo飛機；而旗下低成本航空公司香港快運則營運由超過40架A320、A321、A320neo及A321neo飛機組成的全空中巴士機隊。 For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]