Doha: Qatar Airways is leading the adoption of virtual reality into aviation ground operations training, as IATA's global launch partner of RampVR.
The system pioneered by IATA utilizes the latest virtual-reality technology to simulate real airside conditions for ground handling and ground service operator training. The RampVR system is being used by Qatar Airways' Talent Development department to train its ground operations teams.
In a major innovation in aviation ground operations training, the airline's Talent Development decision-makers have taken the global lead by being the first to implement the new technology at their Doha-based training headquarters. The new system is being used to train airside operational and management staff through immersion into a real-time, live experience while being in a safe and controlled training environment.
In another major innovation, the specialized training division is launching a newly developed Airport Managers Performance Program to all of the airline's airport managers across the globe, where the RampVR system will be utilized to enhance aircraft turnaround checks to maximize efficiency and ensure optimal safety of aircraft on the ramp.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "As the world's leading innovative airline, we are always looking at new technology that will keep us ahead of our competitors. Utilizing RampVR, we are the worlds' first airline to partner with IATA in launching this Virtual Reality system, which brings an immersive and safe way of training our staff to the highest standards."
IATA's Senior Vice President for Airport, Passenger, Cargo, and Security, Nick Careen, said: "Talent Development is essential to making our industry safe, secure and sustainable. Innovative technology is the key. VR in the learning context increases knowledge retention by as much as four times while improving motivation and engagement."
