Malaysia Airlines' parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) opened its new Simulator Building at its MAB Academy facility, featuring simulators for three aircraft types and Malaysia's first water training pool with wave simulation.
Malaysia Airlines' parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) opened its new Simulator Building at its MAB Academy facility, featuring simulators for three aircraft types and Malaysia's first water training pool with wave simulation.
Located at the South Support Zone at the MAB Academy in Sepang, the newly launched simulator building features six full-flight simulator bays – including the Airbus A330neo, Boeing 737-800NG, and the ATR-72-500. The building also features dedicated training spaces, and a layout that “encourages close instructor–trainee interaction, supports consistent training delivery, and promotes a structured approach to developing operational discipline.”
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Image: Officials from the Malaysian government and the Malaysia Aviation Group in front of the A330neo flight simulator at the MAB Academy (Image Credit: MAG)
In addition, the building's integrated safety and emergency training facilities features Malaysia's first water survival training pool with wave simulation. The facility also has a Cabin Emergency Evacuation trainer.
Speaking at the facility's launch ceremony, Malaysia's transport minister YB Loke Siew Fook said: “MAG is investing in advanced training and simulation through MAB Academy to ensure our aviation professionals are fully prepared. This strengthens safety standards, builds operational capability, and positions Malaysia as a reliable and capable aviation hub in the region.”
MAG Group Managing Director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail highlighted how the the new facility is part of the airline group's long term plans saying: “The launch of MAB Academy’s new Simulator Building marks an important milestone in our long-term transformation journey and supports our Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP 3.0), which focuses on disciplined, sustainable growth and operational leadership. Our focus has always been on preparing aviation professionals for the realities of operations, and this facility strengthens that commitment by ensuring training is relevant, rigorous, and grounded in real-world experience.”
According to the MAG, the MAB Academy will introduce a full Boeing 737-8 (737 MAX 8) simulator by July 2026. The airline stated the addition of the 737-8 simulator will further strengthen technical training capacity and support the evolving fleet and operational requirements of airlines across the region.
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