Alaska Airlines Partners with Loft Dynamics for Compact VR Boeing 737 Simulators, and More
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Compact VR Boeing 737 Simulators Coming to Alaska Airlines Bases Through Loft Dynamics Partnership
Alaska Airlines has announced a strategic investment in Loft Dynamics to develop the industry's first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 VR simulator.
The investment, made through Alaska Star Ventures, aims to revolutionize commercial pilot training by creating a more compact, immersive, and efficient training solution using extended reality technology.
This partnership marks Loft Dynamics' entry into the fixed-wing market, building on their success as the developer of the only FAA- and EASA-qualified VR helicopter flight simulators.
Key Points
- The simulator will feature six-degrees-of-freedom motion platform, 360-degree panoramic 3D views, and advanced full-body tracking
- Requires just 1/12th the space of traditional full-flight simulators while providing comparable training fidelity
- Will integrate with Apple Vision Pro through LoftSPATIAL app, enabling pilots to train remotely
- Once FAA-approved, simulators will be deployed at Alaska's pilot bases, reducing unnecessary travel time and costs
- Addresses industry challenges including the global pilot shortage and training accessibility
What It Means
By dramatically reducing space requirements and likely costs compared to traditional simulators, the technology could democratize access to advanced flight training.
If successful, this approach could be adopted industry-wide, transforming how airlines prepare and maintain pilot readiness.
