New approval permits the airline to ship end-to-end Airbus A320 pilot coaching utilizing licensed flight simulation methods
FitsAir, has been formally licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) as an Authorized Coaching Organisation (ATO), authorising the airline to conduct in-house Airbus A320 pilot sort coaching.
This milestone certification confirms FitsAir’s full compliance with CAASL’s stringent aviation coaching requirements and permits the airline to ship a complete suite of pilot coaching packages. Underneath this approval, FitsAir is authorised to conduct Cadet Pilot and Junior First Officer preliminary coaching, A320 plane conversion and re-qualification for each present and non-current pilots, A330/A320 cross crew qualification, TRI/SFI coaching enabling the airline to develop its personal licensed flight instructors, in addition to A320 license revalidation and renewal packages. All coaching can be carried out utilizing CAASL authorised Airbus A320 Flight Simulation Coaching Units (FSTDs), guaranteeing world-class, regulation-compliant instruction aligned with international aviation requirements.
The certification marks a big step in FitsAir’s operational and human capital improvement technique, enabling better management, effectivity, and consistency in pilot coaching whereas decreasing reliance on abroad coaching services and supporting the long-term development of aviation experience in Sri Lanka.
“This functionality marks a step change in our coaching framework and our capability to scale the enterprise,” mentioned Ammar Kassim, Govt Director, FitsAir. He additional acknowledged, “We’re deeply dedicated to operational excellence and to empowering Sri Lankans who aspire to fly. By bringing Airbus A320 sort coaching in-house, we improve coaching high quality, enhance flexibility, and construct a stronger pipeline of expert pilots for each FitsAir and the broader aviation trade, whereas contributing meaningfully to the nationwide economic system.”
About FitsAir
FitsAir is Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned airline, providing each passenger and cargo providers throughout regional and worldwide routes. With a robust status for security, reliability, and customer-focused service, FitsAir continues to attach Sri Lanka with key markets throughout South Asia and the Center East.
