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SATS Opens Immersive Centre for Aviation Workforce Training

SATS uses VR and simulation to prepare aviation staff for aircraft turnaround, airside safety and cargo handling.

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SATS has opened the SATS Immersive Centre at its Airfreight Terminal in Singapore to prepare aviation professionals for increasingly complex airport operations. The facility uses immersive simulation, including VR-based airside training, to strengthen safety, operational readiness and workforce capability.

Both new and experienced staff can practise individually or in teams. High-fidelity simulations cover aircraft turnaround coordination, airside safety procedures and cargo handling operations, recreating situations that are difficult to practise safely during live operations.

The centre was developed in conjunction with Singapore Polytechnic, with grant support from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. The partnership combines applied research and student innovation with hands-on training for future aviation professionals.

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“As aviation operations become more complex, how we prepare our people must evolve with them. Immersive simulation allows our teams to experience situations that are difficult to recreate safely in live operations, practise their responses, learn from mistakes and build confidence before they operate on the ground. For us, technology is about strengthening human judgment and capability. Better preparation enables better decisions, and better decisions make operations safer. The SATS Immersive Centre is another important step in building the skills and capabilities our people will need for the future of aviation operations.”

“The Singapore air hub will grow strongly in the coming years and require a larger pool of skilled workers to meet rising demand for air travel. CAAS supports the SATS Immersive Centre as a good example of how aviation companies can leverage technology to better support our workers and equip them with new skills to benefit from the sector’s growth.”

“Developing a strong pipeline of aviation talent is critical to Singapore’s position as a leading global aviation hub. Our partnership with SATS reflects a shift toward more immersive, hands-on training, from VR-based sessions for airside operations to advanced simulation projects. By combining applied research with student innovation, we are giving future professionals the practical skills they need to support the sector as it grows and evolves.”

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