CAE today announced that it has signed an agreement with Riyadh Air for the purchase of two Airbus A321neo 7000XR full-flight simulators (FFS). CAE will provide comprehensive operations, maintenance, and qualification services for Riyadh Air’s simulators. The airline’s latest purchase expands on the existing Training Centre Operations (TCOPs) agreement signed in 2023 for the operation of two Boeing 787 FFS. The new devices will be deployed at Riyadh Air’s training facility in Saudi Arabia.
“We are proud to support Riyadh Air with advanced simulation technology and operational expertise to ensure they receive world-class pilot training while ramping up operations,” said Alexandre Prévost, CAE’s President, Civil Aviation. “The two new A321neo FFS join two Boeing 787-9 FFS which were purchased in 2023 from CAE. This expanded partnership reflects our shared vision for safety, innovation, and excellence in pilot training.”
This collaboration positions CAE as Riyadh Air’s trusted partner for all pilot training needs. Beyond delivering advanced simulators, CAE will oversee maintenance and qualifications to ensure a reliable, high-quality training infrastructure and seamless operations.
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Download free sample pages“We highly value our strong and collaborative partnership with CAE, whose delivery and ongoing support of the full-flight simulators we have procured is integral to Riyadh Air’s operational readiness,” said Martin Eiba, Acting Chief Operating Officer of Riyadh Air. “These state-of-the-art CAE simulators will form a core pillar of our pilot-training ecosystem, ensuring our pilots are trained to the highest levels of proficiency. This investment directly supports our shared commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence.”
This latest agreement builds on Riyadh Air’s existing partnership with CAE, which began in 2023 with the acquisition of two Boeing 787-9 full-flight simulators and a flight training device (FTD), along with training centre operations support. Riyadh Air commenced operations on October 26, 2025, with daily flights to London Heathrow from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, and flights to Dubai will be added soon.
