More modern and more efficient training will enhance safety and comfort even more
The Lufthansa Aviation Training Group (LAT) officially opened its new training centre in Brussels today. Located near Brussels Airport, the centre will be available to both Brussels Airlines’ and external LAT customers, enhancing training opportunities for flight crews at the Belgian capital’s airport.
The centre features a variety of state-of-the-art training devices for conducting safety and service training to the highest standards. Facilities include a state-of-the-art A320 cabin mockup, and several door trainers for the Airbus A320 and A330, as well as for the Boeing 737 and 787. Additional equipment comprises a slide tower for narrow- and wide-body aircraft and a next-generation Real Fire Fighting Trainer outside the training centre. A Virtual Reality area is also part of the training setup.
Brussels Airlines crews will particularly benefit from this new opening, as it will allow them to avoid long travel distances to other training locations. This will not only save costs but also lead to more efficient scheduling.
Over 60 invited guests attended the grand opening to tour the modern training facilities and network with industry colleagues. A highlight of the event was the opportunity for guests to experience LAT’s latest virtual reality training programs using VR headsets in the LAT XR-Buzz.
Matthias Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Aviation Training said: "We are very pleased to officially open the latest LAT training centre in Brussels today. It will contribute significantly to enhancing training opportunities for our flying colleagues at Brussels Airlines. This is not only an important step in the further expansion of LAT but also underscores our expertise in providing high-quality training solutions for Lufthansa Group airlines and the external customer market."
Tilman Reinshagen, COO of Brussels Airlines commented: "At Brussels Airlines, our ambitions are clear and bold: we strive to be the carrier of choice for our customers and a leading employer in Belgium. The modernized training centre supports these goals. Located near Brussels Airport, it offers our staff superior training facilities, enhancing both their working conditions and professional development. This investment will further motivate and engage our colleagues - empowering them to deliver the excellent experience for our passengers that we stand for."
With its competencies in training flight and cabin crews at ten training locations worldwide,
Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is among the world leaders in the field of aviation training. The company is headquartered at Munich Airport and employs around 800 people at all its locations. Its client portfolio encompasses more than 250 nationally and internationally renowned airlines, among them the Lufthansa Group airlines. LAT operates close to 200 training devices. These include training aircraft for pilot training, flight simulators for all common aircraft types for pilot training, as well as emergency and service mock-ups for cabin crews. The flight schools of the Lufthansa Group are joined under LAT’s brand European Flight Academy (EFA).
