With many new aircraft a certain amount of type ratings are thrown in for FREE from the manufacturer
Generally this is true, but i would see a company like Ryanair not accepting the manufacturers training allowance in order to force a cheaper aircraft price, especially as they have turned training cadets into a money making venture!
Also, the airlines get the sim etc at cost price
Not true for any of the 4 aircraft manufacturers training centers that i have dealt with, additional training is charged at market rate.
Mutt