Rheinmetall has secured a contract worth a “double-digit million Euro” to provide flight simulators and cargo handling trainers for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s (RNLAF) Embraer C-390 transport aircraft. Production of the Full Flight and Mission Simulators (FFMS) and Cargo Handling Station Trainers (CHST) will begin immediately, with delivery expected by the end of 2026. The FFMS will meet Level D standards, allowing pilots to train under both normal and emergency conditions. Meanwhile, the CHST will enhance cargo handling training for flight crews and loadmasters with advanced visual display technology. The deal strengthens the Netherlands’ military training capabilities as it integrates the C-390 into its fleet.
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