Introducing Virtual Airplane: Revolutionizing pilot training

Boeing is excited to announce the launch of the Virtual Airplane product suite with Procedures Trainer (VAPT), a groundbreaking training platform designed to enhance pilot learning and readiness. Unveiled at the European Aviation Training Summit, this innovative tool, powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, provides flight training teams with immersive, accessible, and customizable resources.

Key features of Virtual Airplane:

• High-fidelity simulations: Pilots can engage in realistic 3D simulations on lightweight devices, which help standardize training, reduce simulator familiarization time, and improve overall readiness.
• Intuitive authoring tool: Training operators can easily create, customize, and distribute training lessons through a self-service authoring tool, allowing for instant updates to procedures for their pilot pool.

Commitment to safety and innovation:

Chris Raymond, CEO of Boeing Global Services, emphasized the significance of this launch, stating, “This new software will significantly impact how and when pilots and operators train, providing them with much-needed flexibility. Virtual Airplane underscores Boeing's enduring commitment to enhancing aviation safety and improving training outcomes.”

Dayan Rodriguez, Microsoft corporate vice president, Manufacturing and Mobility: “Microsoft is committed to accelerating learning while optimizing confidence for pilots with safety at the core. Partnering with Boeing, we are advancing the future of flight by empowering the people at the heart of it."

Currently, Virtual Airplane is available for use on computers and iPad devices for the Boeing 737 MAX, with plans to expand to additional Boeing models soon.

For more information about Virtual Airplane and to stay updated on our latest innovations, visit https://services.boeing.com/virtual-airplane.