Aviation Services
Airside driver simulation training
For decades, aviation has relied on simulation to train pilots, engineers and air traffic controllers. Yet across the UK and Europe, airside driver training is still delivered largely in live operational vehicles.
Be the change
"Our goal isn't simply to introduce new technology. It's to work with airports and ground handling organisations to help shape the future of airside driver training in Europe."
Pete Hogston, Principal, Aviation Services
On 29th September (9:30am - 2:30pm), we would like to invite Ground Services, Training and Safety leaders from across the aviation community to join us at our London Training Centre for a collaborative roundtable workshop. If you would like to be part of the conversation, click the link below.
Join the roundtable on 29th September, 2026 (9:30am - 2:30pm)
Designed for airport operations
Simulator training across a wide range of airside vehicles:
- Aircraft pushback tugs
- Baggage handling equipment
- GPU towing vehicles
- Airside vans and service vehicles
- Catering and cargo vehicles
- Snow clearance equipment
Realistic airport environments and instructor-led scenarios allow drivers to practise routine operations, challenging conditions and emergency situations in a safe, repeatable setting.
Why simulation?
Simulation gives drivers the opportunity to build skills and confidence before operating live vehicles, in a realistic environment where mistakes become learning opportunities, not safety risks.
It can help organisations:
- Improve training safety
- Deliver more consistent driver competency
- Reduce vehicle wear and operating costs
- Train regardless of weather or operational pressures
- Standardise assessment across every driver
The future of airside driver training
At Acron Aviation, we're bringing a proven simulation-based approach, already established in the United States and the Middle East, to our London Training Centre help the aviation industry explore a safer, more consistent and cost-effective way to develop airside drivers. This isn't about replacing traditional training. It's about enhancing it.
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