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Entrol expands World Aviation Group's training capacity
Entrol has signed the sale of three simulators to World Aviation Group. Installation is scheduled for the end of 2024, with operations starting in early 2025, optimising both fixed-wing and helicopter training programs.
The simulators will cover everything from basic flight training to advanced MCC courses and helicopter training.
Read this story in our November 2024 printed issue.

entrol has sold three advanced simulators to World Aviation Group's training division, World Aviation Flight Academy in Madrid, Spain: a generic en-1000x FNPT II; an Airbus A320 FNPT II MCC simulator; and a Bell 429 FNPT II MCC simulator. The simulators are expected to be fully installed by the end of 2024 and operational by early 2025.
The three simulators will provide World Aviation Group with a complete training solution, covering everything from basic flight training to advanced helicopter courses. The en-1000x FNPT II is ideal for initial training, while the A320 is specifically designed for MCC courses and airline-focused training. The Bell 429 based simulator, on the other hand, will allow for complex helicopter training scenarios, providing students with realistic experiences that will prepare them for real-world flying conditions. As Fernando Gómez, spokesperson for World Aviation Group, notes: “This acquisition allows us to expand our training capabilities, offering our students the opportunity to train on cutting-edge simulators that significantly enrich their educational experience.”
Madrid has emerged as one of the main reference points for pilot training in Europe. With operational bases at Cuatro Vientos airport and Casarrubios aerodrome, World Aviation Group has played a key role in attracting both national and international students seeking high-quality training. The expansion of its fleet and advanced facilities, now enhanced by entrol's simulators, strengthens Madrid’s position as an attractive destination for aviation education.

“We are committed to offering top-tier training that not only benefits our students but also contributes to the economic and educational development of the region,” adds Gómez. “Our investment in technology and training resources reflects this dedication to strengthening competitiveness in the sector.”

All three simulators are equipped with a 200ºx40º cylindrical visual system, providing an immersive and realistic training experience. The visual database includes key airports across the Iberian Peninsula, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon and Porto, enabling pilots to train in highly realistic environments for both domestic and international operations.
The simulators are currently in the final stages of production, with installation expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

World Aviation Group is known for offering high-quality services in strategic areas such as training, private aviation and essential maintenance. Through its specialised division, World Aviation Flight Academy, the company provides comprehensive training for airplane and helicopter pilots, with operational bases in Madrid and Málaga. Equipped with a fleet of aircraft and simulators, it offers programmes covering all licenses and qualifications needed to pursue a career in aviation.

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