HRH The Prince of Wales Officially Opens L3Harris Technologies’ New $100 Million Pilot Training Center
Summary
The facility, which also designs, develops and builds the company’s leading RealitySeven Full Flight Simulator (FFS), will further strengthen the U.K.’s position as an epicentre for the commercial aviation industry. During the official opening, The Prince of Wales met young people who are soon to start on the Prince’s Trust Flying Scholarship, which was created by L3Harris as part of the RAF100 legacy. His Royal Highness also met engineers and production apprentices who develop and manufacture the company’s leading commercial simulation devices. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Baroness Vere of Norbiton, who spoke with employees and guests during the opening ceremony, said, “This training centre will boost the local economy, helping our aviation sector continue to cement its place as one of the world’s very best. As we seek to build a fairer society, improving access to pilot training goes hand in hand with our work to increase diversity and female representation across the industry.” “We are honored to have The Prince of Wales, Baroness Vere and other distinguished guests join us to mark the official opening of our new London Training Center.