{"id":187468,"date":"2026-05-05T21:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=187468"},"modified":"2026-05-05T21:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T21:46:46","slug":"alaska-airlines-formalizes-adoption-of-boeings-virtual-airplane-training-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/05\/alaska-airlines-formalizes-adoption-of-boeings-virtual-airplane-training-platform.html","title":{"rendered":"Alaska Airlines Formalizes Adoption of Boeing\u2019s Virtual Airplane Training Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Alaska Airlines <\/strong>has formalized a licensing agreement to implement Boeing\u2019s <strong>Virtual Airplane (VA)<\/strong>, an innovative digital training solution. The announcement was made during the <strong>World Aviation Training Summit (WATS)<\/strong> held in Orlando, Florida, consolidating a partnership aimed at transforming pilot preparation through high-fidelity technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Flexible, Device-Agnostic Training Tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Virtual Airplane is defined as a modular and device-agnostic training solution, allowing pilots to practice authentic procedures anytime and anywhere. Through the <strong>Procedures Trainer<\/strong> application, users can access high-quality simulations without relying exclusively on the availability of Full Flight Simulators (FFS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features of the platform include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modular Training:<\/strong> Enables realistic and repeatable practice of standard operating procedures (SOPs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight Management System (FMS):<\/strong> The flight management system offers a &#8220;free-play&#8221; mode for authentic data entry and functional exploration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Optimization:<\/strong> Aids in standardizing training, reduces simulator familiarization time, and accelerates pilots&#8217; operational readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/04\/alaska-airlines-crosses-the-atlantic-direct-flights-launched-between-seattle-and-rome.html\">Alaska Airlines Crosses the Atlantic: Direct Flights Launched Between Seattle and Rome<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Collaboration in Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alaska Airlines is not merely a customer of this technology but has served as a fundamental partner in its creation. During the development phase, the carrier provided critical feedback that helped shape the current platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chris Broom<\/strong>, Vice President of Commercial Training Solutions at Boeing, emphasized that the airline&#8217;s commitment to innovation and safety was instrumental to the project&#8217;s success. Meanwhile, <strong>Jeff Severns<\/strong>, Managing Director of Flight Operations Training at Alaska Airlines, noted that this tool complements traditional simulator sessions, enhancing the proficiency and efficiency of their technical personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability and Future Expansion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the first available module is the <strong>Procedures Trainer<\/strong>, specifically designed for <strong>Boeing 737 MAX<\/strong> training on desktops and tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boeing has confirmed plans to expand these capabilities to other aircraft models within the company&#8217;s portfolio in the near future. 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