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New EU rules for flight simulators used in pilot training and examinations

10 Apr 2026 Effective: 08 Apr 2026 113 views
Who is affected:
Airlines, pilot training organisations (ATO) and flight simulator operators in the EU

Summary

The EU updates the technical requirements for flight simulators used to train, examine and verify the competencies of civil aviation pilots.

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This Implementing Regulation amends Regulations (EU) 1178/2011 and 965/2012, which regulate flight crew licences and air operations respectively. The technical and operational standards applicable to flight simulation training devices (FSTD) are updated, including their approval conditions, qualification and use in pil…

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Full official title

CELEX:32026R0781: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/781 de la Comisión, de 8 de abril de 2026, por el que se modifican los Reglamentos (UE) n.o 1178/2011 y (UE) n.o 965/2012 en lo que respecta a los requisitos aplicables a los dispositivos de simulación de vuelo para entrenamiento y a la utilización de dichos dispositivos para la formación de los pilotos, las pruebas y las verificaciones

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