The Cirrus SR22 G6 is the backbone of the Emirates Flight Training Academy fleet.
The Cirrus SR22 G6 incorporates a modern composite airframe; two large 12” flight displays; a flight management system, making it an ideal choice for ab-initio pilot training. The Emirates Flight Training Academy fleet includes 22 Cirrus SR22 G6 aircraft.
The Emirates Flight Training Academy was one of the launch customers for the Embraer Phenom 100EV aircraft. An evolution of the Phenom 100 business jet which is considered an obvious choice by airlines for preparing cadets for multi-engine jet operations, the Phenom 100EV incorporates three interchangeable glass displays; state-of-the-art avionics; smart automation systems; and graphical flight planning capabilities.
The Emirates Flight Training Academy's fleet includes five Embraer Phenom 100EV aircraft.
A unique feature of the Academy is our own 1,800 metre runway, where you will do all your in-flight training. Its direction and designation is South East/North West 29-11 and is capable of accommodating over 400 flights a day. Its key features are:
Following international standards, the runway also incorporates crucial markings including:
The Academy’s taxiway is over 100 meters wide, incorporating crucial markings including:
EFTA’s fleet of 27 aircraft undergoes maintenance in the hangar, large enough to accommodate three Olympic-size swimming pools. This state-of-the-art facility houses the following services:
We are the world’s only institution with an Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) of its own. This fully functioning airside nerve-centre is able to monitor, direct and manage all the Academy’s ground, departure and arrival movements, as well as circuit pattern traffic.
The safety of everyone at the Academy is our first and foremost concern. A dedicated Rescue & Fire Fighting Service (RFFS) is stationed at Dubai World Central airport nearby and complies with the International Commercial Airline Organisation (ICAO) standard category.