Shenzhen Airlines Adopts New B737-NG FFS X From Mechtronix

Shenzhen Airlines has adopted a new B737-NG FFS X unit from Mechtronix, a manufacturer of flight training equipment.

The FFS X non zero flight time unit is currently being delivered with plans to install and qualify with Civil Aviation Administration of China for training set to begin in March 2008 at the airline’s facility in Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China.

The airline’s introduction of the FFS X will support pilot training in its own facility allowing for the reduction of training costs and the expansion of its training capacity.

Li Kun, president of Shenzhen Airlines, said: “We selected the Mechtronix NZFT FFS X at Shenzhen for its growing global success serving other organizations and regulators where it has demonstrated proven quality, reliability and economic affordability.”