EVA Air selects Acron Aviation’s Virtual Flight Deck for Boeing 787 fleet

Acron Aviation Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) has been selected by EVA Air to supply four Boeing 787 Virtual Flight Deck (VFD) units, supporting the airline’s transition to a competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) environment. The VFD will give EVA Air a flexible and cost-effective way to strengthen aircraft familiarisation and procedural training. Sitting within the airline’s wider pilot training ecosystem, it enables crews to develop their knowledge and confidence before progressing to higher-level training devices and full flight simulators. This helps airlines use each stage of the training journey more effectively while preparing pilots for real-life operations. Delivering a complete, real-time simulation of the aircraft’s systems and flight deck, the VFD allows pilots and maintenance technicians to operate every panel, control, indicator and display at their own pace. Users can explore aircraft systems, practise procedures and repeat non-normal and emergency scenarios in a readily accessible environment before applying that learning in a full flight simulator. Built on models developed using OEM aircraft and avionics data, the VFD forms part of CTS’ integrated portfolio of pilot training solutions. It supports standard and customised aircraft configurations, high-fidelity graphics, active system schematics, malfunction insertion, a lesson-plan editor and a free-play environment for independent learning and exploration. David Coward, President at CTS, said: “The Virtual Flight Deck is an important part of an integrated pilot training ecosystem. It gives pilots a cost-effective and accessible way to become familiar with the aircraft, build procedural confidence and arrive at higher-level training better prepared.” Coward continued, “By supporting faster familiarisation and more effective use of simulator time, the VFD helps airlines strengthen operational readiness and prepare crews for the realities of flight operations.” The agreement further strengthens the long-standing relationship between EVA Air and CTS, which has previously delivered three full flight simulators to the airline. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]