Airbus Adds Three Pilot-Training Tools to Skywise
The additions bring cloud-based lessons, cockpit simulation and e-learning into Airbus's Skywise digital platform for pilots.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Air Travel
Airbus has added three pilot-training products to its Skywise digital-services portfolio: MATe Suite, Virtual Procedure Trainer and Flight eLearning. The announcement was made on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
The move consolidates training resources for pilots flying Airbus aircraft within a single digital platform. Skywise is also deploying new hosting infrastructure to speed onboarding for operators and training managers.
MATe Suite offers cloud-based, self-paced lessons with interactive 3D system modules and an examination system for A320, A330 and A350 families. Virtual Procedure Trainer lets pilots practice procedures in a simulated cockpit via mobile devices or virtual reality, with tactile feedback.
The players
Airbus
Airbus is a European aerospace manufacturer that builds commercial airliners and provides digital aviation services.
Skywise
Skywise is Airbus's digital aviation data platform, which operators use for analytics, maintenance and training.
The details
Skywise, a wholly owned digital-services subsidiary of Airbus, now includes MATe Suite, Virtual Procedure Trainer and Flight eLearning. Airbus first announced MATe in 2021 and the Virtual Procedure Trainer in 2022, and Skywise is deploying new hosting infrastructure while keeping current customer deployments running.
Timeline
2021: Airbus announced the MATe training product.
2022: Airbus announced the Virtual Procedure Trainer.
April 2026: Airbus established Skywise as a wholly owned subsidiary.
November 2, 2026: Airbus added the three pilot-training products to Skywise.
Industry Context
The additions extend Airbus's Skywise platform, which the company has built out since it became a wholly owned subsidiary in April 2026. Adding simulation and e-learning to a platform already used for operations reflects the broader aviation trend of consolidating pilot training into digital, cloud-delivered systems.
Pilots training on A320, A330 and A350 aircraft gain access to self-paced cloud lessons and simulated procedure practice from mobile devices or VR. Operators and training managers using Skywise will see the new hosting infrastructure speed up onboarding and permissions.
The takeaway
Digital pilot training that can be practiced anywhere may shorten onboarding for crews on Airbus fleets. Travelers benefit indirectly when training is more consistent across operators.
Further reading
For more on how airlines and aircraft makers are changing operations, see Air Travel.
