Sim-Industries is now Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training

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orlando: Sim-Industries, a leading provider of commercial aviation training solutions has changed its name to Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training (LMCFT). SriLankan Airlines Simulator Centre, set up in partnership with Sim-Industries has been providing A320 and A330 full flight simulator training since 2010. Located at the Airline Centre at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), flight training devises of the SriLankan Sim Centre are of ‘Level D’ standard and are qualified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. Primarily used for training the pilots of SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka, it also provides training facilities to other reputed airlines such as Etihad, Pakistan International Airlines and Maldivian Airlines.

“Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training leverages the innovation, quality and commitment synonymous with the Lockheed Martin brand,” said Jon Rambeau, Vice President and General Manager, Lockheed Martin Training and Logistics Solutions. “Building on that legacy, Sandy’s proven leadership and experience will drive the business forward, delivering affordable and reliable training capabilities to our commercial aviation customers around the globe.” LMCFT provides a complete suite of commercial aviation training products and services including full flight simulators for the Boeing 737, 767, 777, 787 and Airbus A320, A330/340. The business also operates international commercial aviation training centres based in São Paulo, Brazil, and Incheon, Korea. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 113,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation’s net sales for 2013 were $ 45.4 billion.