Turkish company Havelsan expands Boeing pilot training capacity with new devices entering testing
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On April 8, 2025, the Turkish company Havelsan expanded its activity in the commercial aviation training sector by continuing the development and delivery of Boeing-type specific training devices. These devices are intended to support Boeing 737MAX operators as they scale their operations in 2025 and beyond. The company’s training infrastructure is also relevant for airlines and simulator training centers taking delivery of new aircraft during this period.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
Havelsan reported in 2024 that its commercial full flight simulators provided over 50,000 hours of pilot training capacity to airline operators and training centers worldwide. (Picture source: Havelsan)
In 2024, Havelsan delivered two Boeing 737MAX Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to Turkish Airlines. These devices were granted EASA Level D certification in the same year and were integrated into the operator’s training ecosystem alongside the Havelsan-manufactured Boeing 737NG Full Flight Simulator. In April 2025, Havelsan is scheduled to conduct a factory acceptance test with another airline customer for a new Boeing 737NG FTD Level 2, which is the first such device of this type manufactured in Türkiye. In addition to its manufacturing role, Havelsan also operates training devices, such as Boeing simulators at the joint training center with Turkish Airlines in Ankara, operational since 2023.
In the same year, Havelsan reported that its commercial full flight simulators provided over 50,000 hours of pilot training capacity to airline operators and training centers worldwide. The company highlighted this figure during the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2024. The milestone followed several other developments, including multiple EASA certifications for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737MAX full flight simulators, and the delivery of several devices to both airline customers and independent training providers, such as Turkish Airlines and IFTC. In addition, Havelsan stated its intention to scale up production capacity to manufacture up to eight full flight simulators per year. The company has indicated ongoing cooperation with customers to expand simulator training center operations and emphasized the importance of after-sales support.
Havelsan’s full flight simulators are qualified under EASA and FAA Level D standards. These simulators include technologies such as rehosted Flight Management Systems (FMS), full autopilot capabilities, collimated high-definition visual systems, advanced image generators, and fully electric 6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) motion systems. Each simulator includes a user-configurable Instructor Operator Station (IOS) that enables session control and real-time scenario adaptation. The training coverage includes preflight and postflight procedures, take-off and departure, in-flight maneuvers, instrument procedures, approach and landing, and both normal and emergency scenarios.
The simulators are constructed using real aircraft data and replicate cockpit layouts with accurate positioning of all controls and displays. The visual systems support day, dusk, and night operations. Dynamic control loading allows for realistic force feedback during simulator sessions. The six-axis motion system is designed to simulate accelerations and aircraft movement in real-time. The devices also support scenario-based training to practice routine and non-routine flight operations.
Havelsan’s Boeing 737MAX Full Flight Simulator received EASA Level D certification in 2023. The simulator’s features include accurate simulation of flight dynamics, cockpit systems, and visual environment. The certification was part of Havelsan’s broader effort to provide equipment that reflects the operational characteristics of aircraft in service and to increase simulator accessibility for training purposes in both domestic and international markets.
The company has over 40 years of experience in the simulation industry. In addition to full flight simulators for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft families, Havelsan provides simulation technologies integrated with software solutions across the fields of defense, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Its simulator designs are registered, including application 2019/08676 for a full flight simulator device. The company has stated its objective to continue providing devices aligned with the requirements of operators, training centers, and certification authorities.
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On April 8, 2025, the Turkish company Havelsan expanded its activity in the commercial aviation training sector by continuing the development and delivery of Boeing-type specific training devices. These devices are intended to support Boeing 737MAX operators as they scale their operations in 2025 and beyond. The company’s training infrastructure is also relevant for airlines and simulator training centers taking delivery of new aircraft during this period.
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Havelsan reported in 2024 that its commercial full flight simulators provided over 50,000 hours of pilot training capacity to airline operators and training centers worldwide. (Picture source: Havelsan)
In 2024, Havelsan delivered two Boeing 737MAX Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to Turkish Airlines. These devices were granted EASA Level D certification in the same year and were integrated into the operator’s training ecosystem alongside the Havelsan-manufactured Boeing 737NG Full Flight Simulator. In April 2025, Havelsan is scheduled to conduct a factory acceptance test with another airline customer for a new Boeing 737NG FTD Level 2, which is the first such device of this type manufactured in Türkiye. In addition to its manufacturing role, Havelsan also operates training devices, such as Boeing simulators at the joint training center with Turkish Airlines in Ankara, operational since 2023.
In the same year, Havelsan reported that its commercial full flight simulators provided over 50,000 hours of pilot training capacity to airline operators and training centers worldwide. The company highlighted this figure during the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) 2024. The milestone followed several other developments, including multiple EASA certifications for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737MAX full flight simulators, and the delivery of several devices to both airline customers and independent training providers, such as Turkish Airlines and IFTC. In addition, Havelsan stated its intention to scale up production capacity to manufacture up to eight full flight simulators per year. The company has indicated ongoing cooperation with customers to expand simulator training center operations and emphasized the importance of after-sales support.
Havelsan’s full flight simulators are qualified under EASA and FAA Level D standards. These simulators include technologies such as rehosted Flight Management Systems (FMS), full autopilot capabilities, collimated high-definition visual systems, advanced image generators, and fully electric 6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF) motion systems. Each simulator includes a user-configurable Instructor Operator Station (IOS) that enables session control and real-time scenario adaptation. The training coverage includes preflight and postflight procedures, take-off and departure, in-flight maneuvers, instrument procedures, approach and landing, and both normal and emergency scenarios.
The simulators are constructed using real aircraft data and replicate cockpit layouts with accurate positioning of all controls and displays. The visual systems support day, dusk, and night operations. Dynamic control loading allows for realistic force feedback during simulator sessions. The six-axis motion system is designed to simulate accelerations and aircraft movement in real-time. The devices also support scenario-based training to practice routine and non-routine flight operations.
Havelsan’s Boeing 737MAX Full Flight Simulator received EASA Level D certification in 2023. The simulator’s features include accurate simulation of flight dynamics, cockpit systems, and visual environment. The certification was part of Havelsan’s broader effort to provide equipment that reflects the operational characteristics of aircraft in service and to increase simulator accessibility for training purposes in both domestic and international markets.
The company has over 40 years of experience in the simulation industry. In addition to full flight simulators for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft families, Havelsan provides simulation technologies integrated with software solutions across the fields of defense, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. Its simulator designs are registered, including application 2019/08676 for a full flight simulator device. The company has stated its objective to continue providing devices aligned with the requirements of operators, training centers, and certification authorities.
