Inauguration of MEA Training & Conferences Center

Описание: Middle East Airlines Training & Conferences Center Inauguration Ceremony 1 NOV 2017.

The Center Specifications:

The project total built-up area is 43,500 sqm, on a plot of 13,755 sqm surface area. The Building consists of:


4 upper floor area of 15,500 sqm area distributed as follows:

4,000 sqm for conferences zone
11,500 sqm for training zone


3 basement levels of 28,000 sqm area distributed as follows:

17,000 sqm parking area with a capacity of 300 cars
11,000 sqm for electromechanical rooms and warehouses

The Training Center is divided into the following sections:


1. Pilots and Cadets Training division extending over an area of 3,000 sqm accommodating 4 simulators bays and includes:

Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator
One A320 and one A330 Flight Training Devices APT
20 stations of Computer Based Training
Training Facility for cadets and Pilots’ license renewal
Pilots Rest Lounge

2. Cabin Crew Training division extending over an area of 2,600 sqm specialized in safety, security and air hospitality training. It includes:

One of the latest Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer that simulates different emergency evacuation scenarios including ditching into a swimming pool.
Fire Procedure Trainer
Commercial Service Trainer in a real aircraft mockup.
An A320 and an A330 Extended Door Training device with visual simulation.


3. Technical Aircraft Maintenance division extending over an area of 650 m2 with the latest Virtual Simulation equipment.

4. Ground and Administrative Crew Training division extending over an area of 1,900 sqm and includes training on business affairs, ground handling, customer service and various administrative functions in addition to training in all Civil Aviation laws and regulations.

5. Library extending over an area of 250 m2 area.

6. Administrative offices extending over an area of 500 m2.


In addition to the Training Center, the project includes a conference center that consists of:


1. The Dome, extending over an area of 475 m2 with a maximum height of 19m, functions as an auditorium with 300 people audience capacity, in addition to an entrance and reception hall with a total area of 1,200 m2 .

2. The Olive Garden, adjacent to the “Dome “Auditorium, extending over an open air area of 2,350 m2 open air area that could be used for receptions and special events.

3. Halls:
Ballroom extending over an area of 680 m2.
Multipurpose hall extending over an area of 430 m2 for conferences and lectures.
Indoor Reception Hall extending over an area of 600 m2.
Terrace extending over an area of 250 m2.


The Project also includes various auxiliary services, to note:

Cafeteria extending over an area of 300 m2.
Kitchen extending over an area of500 m2.
Technical Room extending over an area of 1,300 m2.
Other services extending over an area of 865 m2.