Emirates Implements Virtual Reality for Cabin Crew Safety Training
Self-guided virtual training targets effective and efficient SEP training
Emirates (EK) announced the expansion of its virtual reality training platform, MIRA, to include recurrent Safety & Emergency Procedures (SEP) training for its cabin crew.
The airline outlined the self-guided virtual training program targets recurrent Safety & Emergency Procedures (SEP) training for its nearly 23,000 cabin crew members.
MIRA features highly realistic, 3D cabin interiors of Airbus A380, Boeing 777, and Airbus A350 aircraft, complete with emergency equipment and various environmental settings. Multi-player scenarios with virtual avatars allow crew to practice standard operating procedures in a simulated environment.
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“At Emirates, we are priming our crew for the airline’s next era of growth and expansion by integrating the latest innovations with our leadership, best practices, and excellence in training,” said Capt. Bader Al Marzooqi, SVP Flight Training.
“Effective and efficient SEP training is an absolute must. With MIRA, we can now quickly and significantly scale up our crew training to meet business demands.”
Highlights of MIRA
The airline emphasises the importance of effective SEP training — MIRA offers a scalable solution to train a rapidly expanding cabin crew force, expected to reach 30,000 by 2030.
- Scalability: Train a larger number of crew members efficiently.
- Accessibility: 2D mobile version allows for training anytime, anywhere.
- Cost-effectiveness: Reduces reliance on physical training facilities.
- Safety: Allows for practising complex and potentially dangerous scenarios in a controlled environment.
- Repeatability: Enables new crew members to reinforce their knowledge and build confidence.
