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AviaSIM Pro vs Sabre AirCentre

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AviaSIM Pro

Aviation

Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform

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$179/session
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Sabre AirCentre logo

Sabre AirCentre

Aviation

Airline operations and revenue management system

From
$100000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: AviaSIM Pro limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training; Sabre AirCentre no pricing information disclosed on website; requires direct contact with sales team
  • They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Sabre AirCentre covers Reservation system.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and Sabre AirCentre actually diverge.

Attributes where AviaSIM Pro and Sabre AirCentre differ
AttributeAviaSIM ProSabre AirCentre
Starting price$179/session$100000/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsIn-person facilityWeb, Windows
Founded20121960

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AviaSIM Pro

  • High-fidelity flight models
  • Real-time weather simulation
  • Emergency procedure training
  • Multi-crew coordination
  • Performance analytics
  • Flight deck hardware
  • Motion platforms
  • LMS systems

Only in Sabre AirCentre

  • Reservation system
  • Inventory control
  • Departure control
  • Revenue management
  • Customer management
  • GDS systems
  • Payment gateways
  • Ground handling

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AviaSIM Pro

  • Initial type ratingnot Sabre AirCentre
  • Recurrent trainingnot Sabre AirCentre
  • Emergency proceduresnot Sabre AirCentre
  • CRM trainingnot Sabre AirCentre
  • Proficiency checksnot Sabre AirCentre

Sabre AirCentre

  • Reservationsnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Departure controlnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Revenue optimizationnot AviaSIM Pro
  • Operationsnot AviaSIM Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AviaSIM Pro

  • Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
  • Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
  • High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)

Sabre AirCentre

  • No pricing information disclosed on website; requires direct contact with sales team

Pricing, plan by plan

AviaSIM Pro

$179/session
  • Discovery Package$179/60 min session
    • Full-size commercial cockpit
    • Professional instructor
    • 180-degree HD displays
  • Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
    • Half-day immersion
    • Theory and hands-on practice
    • Experienced instructor pilots

Sabre AirCentre

$100000/year
  • AirCentre Standard$100000/year
    • Reservations
    • Departure control
    • Revenue management
  • AirCentre Enterprise$200000/year
    • All features
    • Multi-airline
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose AviaSIM Pro if

  • You need high-fidelity flight models.
  • You work on In-person facility.
  • You also want real-time weather simulation.
AviaSIM Pro review

Choose Sabre AirCentre if

  • You need reservation system.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want inventory control.
Sabre AirCentre review

Questions people ask

Is AviaSIM Pro or Sabre AirCentre better?
Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Sabre AirCentre at $100000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or Sabre AirCentre?
AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Sabre AirCentre at $100000/year.
Does AviaSIM Pro or Sabre AirCentre run on more platforms?
AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. Sabre AirCentre runs on Web, Windows.
What is AviaSIM Pro best used for?
AviaSIM Pro is most often used for initial type rating, recurrent training, emergency procedures, crm training. Of those, initial type rating and recurrent training are not what Sabre AirCentre is typically brought in for.
What can AviaSIM Pro do that Sabre AirCentre cannot?
AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. Sabre AirCentre covers Reservation system, Inventory control, Departure control, Revenue management. Both handle Data encryption, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?

An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.

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Sabre AirCentre: How much does Sabre cost?

Sabre does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs potential customers to contact their sales team for pricing information, indicating a custom or quote-based pricing model.

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AviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?

AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.

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Sabre AirCentre: How do I get pricing for Sabre?

To obtain Sabre pricing, you must contact their sales team directly through the website's contact form or by reaching out to a sales representative.

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AviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?

As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.

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AviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?

Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.

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