Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and FlightSafety International announced the opening of a new Learning Center in Hong Kong. The center will train operators of Gulfstream G450 and G550 aircraft using a Level D-qualified full-flight simulator, the first of its kind in Asia.

"We're pleased to partner with FlightSafety to offer this training opportunity for current and future operators," said Larry Flynn, president, Gulfstream. "This is the first simulator dedicated solely for business-jet operators in Asia, and, as the market leader in the region, we're thrilled to blaze this trail."

The new simulator is indicative of the joint commitment Gulfstream and FlightSafety have made to support the region's rapidly growing customer base. The number of training events FlightSafety provided to the region's Gulfstream operators increased by 230 percent in the past five years. More than 4,000 courses were delivered in 2011, including more than 700 for pilots, maintenance technicians and other aviation professionals who operate and support Gulfstream aircraft.

The new interchangeable Gulfstream G450 and G550 simulator is equipped with the company's latest advancements in flight simulation technology, including the VITAl X visual system and electric motion and control loading technology.