Collaborating with CAE to Enhance Aircraft Technician Training Using Virtual Reality

The aviation industry has long relied on cutting-edge technology to stay ahead, and now, training methods are evolving too. At Xennial, we’re proud to collaborate with CAE, a global leader in aviation training, to create one of the most comprehensive VR aircraft technician training solutions available today.

This partnership has not only resulted in advanced training simulators for Gulfstream Aerospace G500/600 and G650 aircraft but also serves as a prime example of how VR is reshaping technical education.

Why VR is Essential for Aircraft Technician Training

The need for highly skilled technicians in aviation is growing, and traditional training methods face challenges like limited access to aircraft and high costs. Virtual Reality provides an innovative solution to these issues by:

• Delivering Realistic Simulations: Trainees can perform maintenance procedures in a lifelike, virtual environment.

Improving Knowledge Retention: Studies by the National Training Laboratories (NTL) highlight that immersive learning methods, such as VR, can improve knowledge retention rates to 75% compared to lecture-style learning at 5% and reading at 10% (NTL, "Learning Pyramid," 2019)

• Enhancing Accessibility and Safety: Complex tasks can be practiced repeatedly in a risk-free setting, ensuring confidence before handling real-world equipment.
• Streamlining Costs: With VR, training centers reduce the need for physical aircraft, cutting costs significantly while scaling operations globally.

Building High-Fidelity Simulators

TThe Gulfstream G500/600 and G650 VR simulators are among the most sophisticated training tools on the market. These platforms replicate aircraft systems with unparalleled detail, enabling technicians to familiarize themselves with maintenance procedures in a completely immersive environment. Beyond realism, the simulators track performance data, providing analytics to assess trainee progress and proficiency..

The Broader Impact of XR on Training and A Global Movement in VR Training

The integration of Extended Reality (XR) technologies into training, especially in high-stakes fields like aviation, represents a significant shift towards more immersive, effective learning methods. This trend isn’t confined to aviation; globally, VR is transforming education in diverse ways—from enhancing philosophical understanding in the UK to sparking imagination in special education classrooms in Australia. The collaboration between Xennial and CAE exemplifies how XR can provide realistic, scalable, and engaging training solutions, making it a global movement in VR training.

Join the Revolution

If you’re an aviation training provider, school, or organization looking to develop high-fidelity VR simulators for aircraft maintenance, we invite you to learn more about our work.

Download our white paper to gain deeper insights into how XR is revolutionizing technician training: Transforming Aircraft Technician Training with XR.

For inquiries, contact us at xennial@xennialdigital.com.