Lufthansa Cargo to develop VR training for aircraft loading supervisors
The VR training is designed to prepare employees for their aircraft handling tasks in a realistic manner.
Lufthansa Cargo has announced that it will develop a virtual reality (VR) training programme for aircraft loading supervisors, with the first training module planned to roll out in October 2025. The new training aims to prepare ground staff for aircraft handling tasks using VR technology. The project is part of Lufthansa Cargo’s wider push to advance digitalisation across the air freight sector.
The VR training will allow employees to practise processes, safety regulations and communication in a virtual setting, independent of live operations. The goal is to help staff learn faster and understand tasks more effectively through immersive practice.
"With this project, we are not only strengthening the qualifications of our Aircraft Loading Supervisors but also our role as an innovation driver in the industry. This technology allows us to train our employees in a practical manner while ensuring the highest safety and efficiency standards," said Momo Ruzic, Station Manager Frankfurt at Lufthansa Cargo.
Lufthansa Cargo says using VR will help reduce training costs and lower the need for physical resources, providing a flexible and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional training methods.
