EDM's cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific pass Site Acceptance Tests

MANCHESTER, England, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced today that its suite of cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific have passed their Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

The simulators have been specifically designed and manufactured by EDM to enable Cathay Pacific to maintain and enhance the training of their highly proficient cabin crew in the handling of emergency situations and the provision of services to passengers. Installed at Cathay Pacific's Flight Training Centre at Hong Kong International Airport, a senior team from the airline granted all of the simulators their SATs this month after a rigorous inspection and testing process.

The full suite of cabin crew training simulators comprises:

• B777 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer
• A330 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer
• B777 Door Trainer
• A330 Door Trainer
• B747 Freighter Upper Deck Crew Service Door Trainer
• B747 Freighter Main Deck Door Trainer
• Real Fire Trainer

"This has been a significant project for both the Cathay and EDM teams that will ensure our facilities remain at the forefront of aviation safety training," said David Lomax, Ground Training Manager of Cathay Pacific. "Thanks to the dedication and professionalism of both teams, I am pleased to say that it has been a great success."

For more information about Cathay Pacific visit: www.cathaypacific.com

For more information about EDM visit: www.edm.ltd.uk

About EDM 

EDM is a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation, defence, rail and other industries. Combining the highest engineering standards with leading-edge technologies, EDM provides airlines with Door Trainers, Cabin Service Trainers, Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainers and Full Size Mockups and defence organisations with Procedure Trainers, Maintenance Trainers, Ejection Seats, Simulators and Full Size Replicas. Serving organisations worldwide from its UK headquarters, EDM is committed to delivering exceptional quality and value to its clients to help them enhance safety and operational efficiency.