PSAA opts for L3Harris to boost Saudi training

The Prince Sultan Aviation Academy (PSAA), a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia’s national airline group, Saudia, has contracted L3Harris to supply a series of simulators for its Jeddah academy.

L3Harris simulators are selected by PSAA for A320 training in Jeddah (Image: L3Harris)

PSAA will be the launch customer across the Middle East and Africa for the L3Harris Reality7e full flight simulator.

The contract, signed at the recent GACA Future Aviation Forum, includes the delivery of two of the A320neo Reality7e simulators, one A320neo enhanced flat panel trainer, two A320neo flat panel trainers, and one AirsideSim XR ground handling simulator.

Robin Glover-Faure, vice president sales & marketing, commercial aviation solutions at L3Harris said: “It is a strong statement about PSAA’s growth ambitions in the region and commitment to offering the highest quality training.

“This deal builds on our existing relationship with PSAA, having delivered an A320neo full flight simulator and an A320neo enhanced flat panel trainer in 2019. We are delighted that they continue to put their trust in our advanced devices to expand their training capabilities and support their exciting ambitions.”   

 The first of the new training devices will be installed in Jeddah by the end of this year.