AeroLogic signs pilot-training contract with Austrian Airlines

AeroLogic, the airfreight subsidiary of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, has taken another important step in preparing itself for the start of flight operations in the spring of 2009. AeroLogic GmbH is now cooperating with the Austrian Airlines Group on the type ratings required for the new Boeing 777F. The agreement enables AeroLogic to use the licensed training organization of the Austrian carrier. Type rating involves a basic course in theory as well as training on flight simulators. An important advantage for AeroLogic is that Austrian Airlines not only has the flight-simulator capacities, it also has years of experience in operating this specific aircraft.  The first aircraft in the AeroLogic fleet will be delivered at the start of 2009.

“We're pleased that AeroLogic, an internationally active and fast-growing company, has opted for the know-how and service of Austrian Airlines,” explains Dr. Peter Malanik, member of the executive board and Chief Operations Officer at Austrian Airlines. “Our licensed training program is ideally suited to the needs of AeroLogic. Its decision to opt for Austrian Airlines is an acknowledgment of the technical reliability and competence of our training program. By choosing Austrian, AeroLogic can count on the highest efficiency in its pilot training.”

Dr. Thomas Papke, one of AeroLogic’s two executive directors, responsible for airline operations and crew training, is convinced: “In Austrian Airlines we’ve found the ideal partner for our ambitious pilot-training goals. The rapid growth of our company requires flexible, efficient and state-of-the-art training facilities. Austrian Airlines offers just that.”

AeroLogic chose the Boeing 777F because of its exceptional payload-range ratio, as well as for its ability to reach many of AeroLogic’s future flight destinations without refueling. Moreover, the aircraft’s relatively low fuel consumption and low noise emissions mean that AeroLogic will be flying as environmentally friendly as possible.

Source: Tranportweekly