Turkish Airlines Signs Multi-Year Agreement with CAE

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, has signed a contract with CAE, a global leader in aviation training technologies, at the Farnborough Airshow for the delivery of five full-flight simulators (FFS), two flight training devices (FTD) with an option for two additional FFSs.

Turkish Airlines–CAE agreement
Event: Farnborough Airshow 2026
Parties: Turkish Airlines & CAE (aviation training technologies leader)
Scope: Delivery of advanced simulators and training devices

Devices ordered:
- 2 × A321neo Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
- 2 × B787 Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
- 1 × A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
- 2 × A350 Level-1 Flight Training Devices (FTD)
- Optional:
1 × A350 FFS, 1 × B787 FFS

Purpose:
Expand pilot training across both narrowbody and widebody aircraft types.

Training Infrastructure
- New Flight Training Center:
- Broke ground January 2026.
- Simulator hangars operational in 2027.
- Full center completion by 2028.
- Supports Turkish Airlines’ 10-year flight training investment plan.

Leadership Perspectives
- Prof. Murat Şeker, Chairman (Turkish Airlines):
> Strengthening pilot training infrastructure is essential to long-term growth and maintaining world-class standards.
- Matthew Bromberg, CEO (CAE):
> This agreement reflects 20+ years of partnership and trust, delivering high-fidelity simulation solutions to support Turkish Airlines’ ambitions.

Strategic Impact
- Reinforces Turkish Airlines’ position as the airline flying to more countries than any other.
- Ensures scalable, technology-driven pilot training to match fleet expansion.
- Enhances safety, consistency, and operational excellence across Airbus and Boeing platforms.

This deal is a cornerstone investment in future-ready training capacity, aligning with Turkish Airlines’ global growth trajectory.