DAE signs MoU with Ansett Aviation Training for pilot training

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd has officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ansett Aviation Training (AAT), a global operator of pilot simulator training centers based in Australia. This collaborative agreement aims to position the United Arab Emirates as a leading global aviation service provider and strengthen the partnership between DAE and AAT by mutually supporting their customer bases and fostering collaboration.

AAT recently inaugurated an advanced training facility in the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South, strategically located just a five-minute drive from Dubai World Central Airport. The facility provides top-notch training to pilots and flight crews across the Middle East, Africa, India, and beyond, featuring an EASA certified ATR 72-600 full flight simulator. AAT also plans to incorporate Airbus A320 training capabilities at this location.

As a prominent global aircraft lessor, DAE manages a fleet of nearly 500 aircraft, including 67 ATR 72-600 and 168 Airbus A320 family aircraft. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE leverages over three decades of leasing experience to offer tailored and comprehensive solutions to airlines in pursuit of their fleet goals.

CEO of DAE, Firoz Tarapore, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We are excited to announce this cooperation with AAT, which will provide DAE’s airline customers with pilot training infrastructure for ATR 72-600 and Airbus A320 aircraft types at AAT’s new training center in Dubai. DAE’s global network of customers and AAT’s international network of training centers will provide both companies an opportunity to enhance their product offerings to current and future customers.”

Mark Delany, CEO of AAT, added, “Ansett Aviation Training is excited to cooperate with DAE, marking a significant milestone in our global expansion. Our new, advanced training center in Dubai South’s Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub showcases our dedication to top-tier aviation training, featuring our state-of-the-art EASA certified ATR 72-600 simulator and upcoming Airbus A320 capabilities. This collaboration provides an important strategic opportunity to support DAE clients across the Middle East, Africa, India, and beyond, and promotes Dubai as a key player in global aviation services.”