Reinforcing its commitment to regional aviation safety, Airbus is expanding its Subang-based Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Malaysia by adding a third full-flight simulator. This investment will further support the region’s growing training needs while strengthening Airbus’ commitment to customer proximity, with operations commencing in the second half of 2026.
Joining the facility’s existing H225 and AS365 simulators, the first new H175 simulator outside of Europe will provide advanced learning experiences with digitized classrooms and virtual trainers. These enhanced capabilities will support pilot type rating, recurrent and mission training, ensuring operational proficiency across various critical flight scenarios.
Airbus Helicopters’ Executive Vice President Customer Support and Services, Romain Trapp said, “This latest investment underscores our dedication to aviation safety and customer proximity. By expanding our training capabilities in Malaysia, we are ensuring that pilots and mechanics in Asia-Pacific have access to world-class facilities designed to enhance safety and readiness.”
Some 2,600 pilots have benefitted from more than 21,000 training hours to date at Airbus Helicopters’ Malaysian simulator centre. Its new H175 FFS will add to the company’s capacity, enabling it to contribute even more to regional aviation safety.
Further upgrades for the training centre will include highly advanced simulation technology with Level D training capabilities, the latest Helionix avionics system, and OEM data packages to ensure accurately rendered reproductions of helicopter performance, all in the quest to elevate pilot proficiency and operational safety.
