This is the third Boeing 737 MAX simulator HAVELSAN has built for Turkish Airlines. It will join six existing simulators, all certified to EASA Level D standards.

The two companies also jointly operate a Boeing flight training center in Ankara, which opened in 2023.

HAVELSAN has invested in developing Boeing-specific training devices, particularly for the Boeing 737 MAX.

In March 2026, the company broke ground on a new 17,000-square-meter Simulator Production and Integration Facility in Ankara. Scheduled to enter service in 2027, the facility will enable HAVELSAN to produce more than 30 simulators annually while supporting the simultaneous development of up to 16 devices.

Credits: Turkish Airlines

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The simulator was built by CAE in Montreal, where the acceptance process also took place—similar to how it’s done with an actual aircraft. In Canada, the cockpit and systems underwent extensive testing before the simulator was shipped to Europe in parts. Installation at Schiphol-East presented a logistical challenge: due to its size, the simulator couldn’t pass through the main gate and had to be hoisted over the fence. It is now fully installed and ready for use. The first group of A350 pilots will begin training shortly.

With the introduction of the A350, KLM continues to modernize its fleet. The aircraft generates up to 40% less noise and consumes 25% less fuel compared to older-generation aircraft. Thanks to the use of strong, lightweight materials such as composites and titanium, the A350 can cover longer distances with lower emissions.

Credits: KLM Airlines

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