Fiji Airways boosts Aviation Academy with new state-of-the-art simulators
Fiji Airways has expanded its Aviation Academy in Nadi with two new state-of-the-art full-flight simulators.
karryon.com.auHere are the latest highlights on Fiji Airways Aviation Academy based on recent public reporting:
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In 2024, Fiji Airways announced substantial expansion of its Aviation Academy, including investments of around FJ$160 million for new full-flight simulators (Airbus A350 and ATR-72) and related training infrastructure. This upgrade aimed to enhance in-house pilot and engineer training and reduce overseas travel, with certification and commissioning by relevant aviation authorities.
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The academy continued its growth trajectory into 2026, with ongoing plans to add more simulators and training facilities to broaden international partnerships and attract more regional airline training activity. Reports from Fiji media and industry outlets in 2024-2026 note ongoing expansion milestones and the academy’s role as a regional training hub.
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Historical context shows the academy opened in 2019 and has since trained hundreds of local staff and supported international training needs, positioning Fiji as a Pacific center for aviation training. The 2024 expansion materials emphasize retaining families by localizing training and expanding capabilities for local pilots and engineers.
Illustrative snapshot:
- A 2024 report highlighted two new CAE full-flight simulators and a broader training footprint, with a long-term aim to grow the academy into the Pacific’s preferred training destination and generate new revenue streams for Fiji Airways.
If you’d like, I can pull the most current single-source summary or map the key milestones by year (2019–2026) with brief notes on each expansion phase. I can also help locate official Fiji Airways press releases or regulator certifications related to the simulators.