YOUR SIMULATORS ARE READY. IS YOUR FACILITY?
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WATS 2026 is underway in Orlando, bringing together aviation training leaders to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the industry's future.
Across conversations on the floor, one theme continues to surface:
It’s not just about the simulators—it’s about whether the facility is ready to support them.
THE OVERLOOKED CHALLENGE
Simulator decisions are typically well defined. Equipment is selected, capabilities are clear, and training programs are aligned.
What’s less visible is what the building needs to make it all work:
- Power and cooling capacity
- Spatial layout and training flow
- Support spaces and technical infrastructure
- Flexibility for future growth
These are not secondary considerations—they are foundational, and far more difficult to resolve once decisions are locked in.
INFRASTRUCTURE AS A CRITICAL PATH
Facility readiness is not a downstream task—in fact, it sits on the critical path to operational excellence and efficiency.
When infrastructure and equipment are misaligned, the consequences are immediate:
- Delays during commissioning
- Gaps between delivery and operational readiness
- Increased capital and operating costs
These challenges are especially visible in retrofits and expansions, where existing buildings are pushed to support increasingly complex systems.
WHAT WORKS
Across recent projects, one pattern is clear: Early alignment leads to better outcomes.
- Faster speed-to-operation
- Fewer late-stage changes
- More efficient use of space
- Lower long-term energy demands
In some cases, this has meant reducing facility footprints while maintaining full training capacity—improving both capital efficiency and operational performance.
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
This isn’t just a design issue—it’s operational.
Delays in bringing simulators online affect:
- Training throughput
- Resource utilization
- Revenue
At a time when the industry is under pressure to expand capacity, time-to-operation has become a key metric.
SHIFTING THE CONVERSATION
At WATS this week, we’re shifting the conversation: from focusing on equipment alone to how facilities, technology, and operations integrate.
Because ultimately, the success of a training centre isn’t defined by what it contains—but by how well it performs.
LET’S TALK WHILE WE’RE HERE
Figurr is on site this week, meeting with airlines, operators, and training providers to discuss new builds, expansions, and retrofits.
We’ve also brought two practical tools to support these conversations:
- Aviation Training Centre Design Guidelines
- Training Centre Checklist
Both are designed to help teams assess infrastructure readiness early—and avoid costly surprises later.
IF YOU’RE AT WATS, COME FIND US JUST OUTSIDE THE EXHIBITION HALL.
Bring your project, your questions, or simply a sense of what’s ahead.
Because when infrastructure is aligned early, everything that follows moves faster—and performs better.
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