波音 777-9 模擬機取得初步認證資格

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美國航太製造商 Boeing 宣布，其 777-9 飛行訓練模擬設備已獲得美國聯邦航空總署（FAA）與歐盟航空安全總署（EASA）核發的初步資格認證（Initial Qualification），為未來展開監管機構核准的飛行員訓練奠定重要基礎。

Boeing announced that its 777-9 flight training simulators have received initial qualification certificates from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), moving one step closer to conducting regulator-approved pilot training.

波音 777X 計畫首席技術飛行員 Gary Mandy 上校表示，取得此項認證是啟動正式飛行訓練前的重要里程碑。

「這項核准為我們即將展開的飛行訓練鋪平道路。飛行員將透過高度沉浸式的訓練體驗，確保客戶在 777-9 投入營運前具備完善準備。」

“Securing these approvals is an important step as we prepare for the start of flight training,” said Capt. Gary Mandy, 777X chief technical pilot. “Pilots will benefit from an immersive training experience that supports operational readiness for the 777-9.”

此次訓練設備的開發由波音與模擬設備製造商 CAE 共同完成。相關設備設置於英國蓋特威克的波音訓練園區（Boeing Training Campus, Gatwick），包含一套先進全動式飛行模擬機（Full Flight Simulator）及飛行訓練裝置（Flight Training Device），可完整模擬 777-9 的先進系統與操作環境。

The development of the devices was a collaborative effort between Boeing and simulator manufacturer CAE. Located at the Boeing Training Campus in Gatwick, U.K., the training suite includes a state-of-the-art full-flight simulator and flight training device replicating the advanced systems of the 777-9.

這些模擬設備整合飛機系統與高階模擬軟體，可精準模擬飛行動態與各類環境條件，提供貼近真實的操作體驗。取得初步資格後，監管機構將進一步利用該設備驗證並核准相關訓練課程，為航空公司正式啟動飛行員訓練做好準備。

The devices integrate aircraft systems and advanced simulation software that model flight dynamics and environmental conditions to provide a realistic training environment. Following this initial qualification, regulators will validate and approve training courseware before airlines commence pilot training.

波音全球服務部門（Boeing Global Services）商用訓練解決方案副總裁 Chris Broom 表示，此次資格核發展現波音對高品質訓練解決方案的承諾。

“The qualification of these training devices underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions that meet the needs of global airline customers and regulators,” said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services.

CAE 民航部門總裁 Alexandre Prevost 亦指出，此成果是雙方多年合作的結晶，未來將持續向全球航空公司交付 777X 全動式模擬機。

“This qualification is the result of a multi-year effort between CAE and Boeing’s experts,” said Alexandre Prevost, President – Civil Aviation, CAE. “We look forward to continuing our collaboration as we deliver full-flight simulators worldwide.”

777-9 駕駛艙設計亮點

作為 777-9（隸屬 777X 家族）的首款機型，777-9 駕駛艙在延續 777 與 787 Dreamliner 共通性的基礎上，導入多項先進設計，以提升飛行員操作效率與舒適度，包括：

The 777-9, the first member of the 777X family, features a flight deck designed to achieve high commonality with the 777 and 787 Dreamliner while incorporating new enhancements for flight crews, including:

• 大尺寸觸控顯示螢幕（Large-format touchscreen displays）

• 可選配雙抬頭顯示器（Dual head-up displays, similar to the 787）

• 重新設計、提升舒適度的飛行員座椅（Redesigned pilot seats）

• 專屬折疊翼尖控制與狀態指示系統（Dedicated folding wingtip control and indicator）

• 整合平板式電子飛行包（Tablet-based Electronic Flight Bag, EFB）

產業觀察

此次模擬機取得 FAA 與 EASA 初步資格，意味著 777X 計畫在訓練與營運準備階段再向前邁進。對航空公司而言，飛行訓練認證進度與新機交付時程密切相關，此舉也顯示波音正同步推進飛機開發與全球訓練體系部署。

The initial simulator qualification marks another milestone in the 777X program, aligning training readiness with aircraft certification and entry-into-service preparations.

新聞重點摘要

• 777-9 模擬機獲 FAA 與 EASA 初步資格認證

• 訓練設備設於英國 Gatwick 波音訓練園區

• 與 CAE 共同開發全動式飛行模擬機

• 為 777X 服役與航空公司飛行員訓練鋪路