Turkish Airlines has signed a contract with CAE for five full-flight simulators and two flight training devices as the carrier expands its pilot training capacity to support long-term fleet growth.

Announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement also includes options for two additional full-flight simulators.

The new equipment will be installed at Turkish Airlines’ new Flight Training Center, where construction began in January 2026. Simulator hangars are scheduled to enter service in 2027, with the full facility expected to be operational in 2028.

The order includes two A321neo full-flight simulators, two Boeing 787 full-flight simulators, one Airbus A350 full-flight simulator and two A350 Level-1 flight training devices.

Options cover an additional A350 and Boeing 787 full-flight simulator.

The expanded training capability will support pilot instruction across both narrowbody and widebody fleets as Turkish Airlines continues to grow under its 10-year flight training investment plan.

Prof. Murat Şeker, chairman of the board and the executive committee at Turkish Airlines, said: “Building on our long-standing collaboration with CAE, the addition of these advanced training devices will enhance our ability to prepare pilots across multiple fleet types with the highest levels of safety, consistency, and operational excellence.

“This agreement will help ensure we continue meeting the growing training demands of our expanding operations while maintaining the world-class standards our passengers expect from Turkish Airlines.”

Matthew Bromberg, president and chief executive at CAE, said: “For more than 20 years, we have worked together to support the airline’s growth and evolving training needs. Through this comprehensive fleet of Airbus and Boeing training devices, we will continue to deliver advanced, high-fidelity simulation solutions that help Turkish Airlines build pilot capacity, maintain the highest safety standards, and support its long-term ambitions.”

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