United Airlines Unveils Plans for New Inflight Training Hub at Dulles Airport

In a significant expansion of its training facilities, United Airlines has announced plans to open a new 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County near Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Scheduled to open in 2025, the facility will feature modern classrooms, mock airplane cabins, and aircraft door training stations designed to simulate evacuations and various emergency scenarios, providing comprehensive training for flight attendants.

The new center will primarily serve the recurrent training needs of United’s flight attendants operating out of IAD, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. This development underscores United’s commitment to enhancing safety and service standards by equipping its crew members with the latest training resources and support systems.

United Airlines holds a dominant presence at Washington Dulles, being the largest carrier by passenger count. The airline operates more than 200 flights daily from IAD, connecting nearly 100 destinations worldwide.

The addition of the advanced training center further solidifies United’s investment in the region and its dedication to maintaining a highly trained and proficient workforce. While specific details about the project remain limited, a United Airlines spokesperson confirmed the plans for the new training center are underway.

The expansion aligns with United’s broader employment strategy, as the airline announced in June its anticipation of hiring nearly 10,000 new workers within the year. This hiring pace represents a slight slowdown compared to the previous year, attributed in part to delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing.