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FAA and EASA Grant Initial Certification to Boeing 777-9 Simulators, Enabling Pre-Training Phase for Pilots

Dergam Mousa

The entry into service of the Boeing 777-9 has taken another step forward. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have issued simulator qualification certificates granting initial rating to the model’s training devices, enabling them to progress toward regulator-approved pilot training.

This represents a key technical milestone within the 777X program, as it allows the simulators to be used by authorities to validate and approve training programs before customers officially begin crew instruction.

An Essential Step Before the Start of Operational Training

“Obtaining these approvals is an important step as we prepare for the start of flight training,” noted Captain Gary Mandy, 777X Chief Technical Pilot. According to Mandy, pilots will benefit from an immersive training experience that will help ensure the operational readiness of customers for the 777-9.

Initial certification implies that the devices meet the regulatory standards necessary to begin the formal validation process of the training course. In other words, it not only endorses the technical fidelity of the simulator but also integrates it within the approval framework of the complete training program.

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Joint Development with CAE and Deployment at Gatwick

The development of these training devices resulted from a collaboration between Boeing and the simulator manufacturer CAE. The equipment is located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, United Kingdom, and includes:

Both devices replicate the aircraft’s advanced systems, allowing pilots to gain proficiency in all operational aspects of Boeing’s newest wide-body aircraft.

Chris Broom, Vice President of Commercial Training Solutions at Boeing Global Services, highlighted that the qualification of these devices underscores the company’s commitment to offering high-quality training solutions that meet the needs of global airlines and regulators.

For his part, Alexandre Prevost, President of Civil Aviation at CAE, described the certification as the result of a multi-year effort between the technical teams of both companies and confirmed that the collaboration will continue with the delivery of full-flight simulators to joint customers worldwide.

Advanced Systems Integration and Flight Modeling

The devices integrate aircraft systems with sophisticated simulation software that models both flight dynamics and environmental conditions, aiming to provide a realistic training experience.

Following this initial qualification, regulatory authorities will use the simulators to validate and approve training materials before customers initiate formal pilot training. This process is fundamental to ensuring that instruction is aligned with operational and certification requirements.

The 777-9 Flight Deck: Continuity and Technological Evolution

The Boeing 777-9, the first member of the 777X family, features a cockpit designed to offer a high level of comfort and operational commonality with the current 777 and the 787 Dreamliner, while introducing specific enhancements for crews.

Key features include:

The initial qualification granted by the FAA and EASA to the Boeing 777-9 simulators is more than just an administrative procedure. It represents concrete progress toward the model’s operational readiness and confirms that the training infrastructure is evolving in parallel with the aircraft’s development.

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