Central Training Establishment (CTE)

Country’s first ATR full flight simulator (ATR 72-600-212) was commissioned at the Air India’s Central Training Establishment

Question: At which of the following places Air India commissioned brand new ATR 72-600-212 a Level ‘D’ Full Flight Simulator (FFS)?
(a) Mumbai
(b) New Delhi
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Madras
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • On November 28th, 2017, National carrier, Air India commissioned the brand new ATR 72-600-212 a Level ‘D’ Full Flight Simulator (FFS) at its Central Training Establishment (CTE) at Hyderabad.
  • This Simulator will meet the pilot training requirements.
  • So far these pilots were being to send Singapore, Bangkok or France for training.
  • At these places, they were being trained by regional jet which was expensive.
  • Earlier, an agreement was signed by the air India on May 9th, 2017, to procure ATR 72-600-212 Flight Simulator.

Reference:
http://www.airindia.in/CTE.htm
http://cte.airindia.in/
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/first-atr-simulator-in-country-commissioned/article21041432.ece