The CAAC granted Level D qualification to the first China-made Airbus A320neo full flight simulator, developed and manufactured by ACCEL in Tianjin.
ACCEL’s Boeing 737 NG and Airbus A320ceo full flight simulators had already achieved Level D qualification and been delivered to customers. The deliveries demonstrated that a China-based training device manufacturer could design, qualify and supply full flight simulators for mainstream Boeing and Airbus aircraft. ACCEL said the devices provide a high-fidelity training environment with stable, reliable operation, backed by responsive customer service.
ACCEL’s first A320ceo full flight simulator received CAAC Level D qualification in November 2019 and was delivered to Aviation Safety Training (Tianjin) in December that year. Following delivery, ACCEL began upgrading the device while keeping it available for the center’s regular training operations. The pandemic and the company’s implementation of national and Tianjin disease control measures disrupted the work for a time. The team completed the upgrade, and the simulator went on to receive CAAC Level D qualification.
ACCEL General Manager Dr. Ding Yuanyuan welcomed the outcome and expressed confidence in the company’s future. “During the pandemic, ACCEL acted promptly to maintain production while putting disease control measures in place. The progress of our projects showed the team’s determination and ability to solve problems. We will keep pace with civil aviation technology, help more customers address their challenges and continue supporting the sector’s development,” he said.
At the time of the announcement, ACCEL was integrating its Boeing 737 MAX full flight simulator and preparing for qualification by the civil aviation regulator. The company said it would continue applying its quality assurance and customer support capabilities to technology, products and services for more civil aircraft types.