Category Archives: Training and Recruitment

Mesa Airlines recently launched a ‘pay-as-you-go’ pilot-training program built around the company’s recently acquired Pipistrel Alpha 2 light aircraft. The Phoenix-based carrier’s Independent Pilot Development program is designed to accelerate cadets’ progress toward 1,500h of flight time, which is the Federal Aviation Administration-mandated minimum – with some exceptions – for commercial pilots. “This program isRead More

In a move designed to alleviate the concerns of aspiring pilots navigating an increasingly uncertain industry landscape, Leading Edge Aviation has rolled out a ‘Deposit Refund Guarantee.’ The new offer aims to provide a financial safety net for students who later secure a position in an airline-funded training program. The industry has recently seen aRead More

Claire Tonkinson, a disabled woman from London, is the first student with a disability to have earned her touring motor glider TMG Class Rating with training from Aerobility on the charity’s Grob 109B. Aerobility is a UK Charity which changes lives by providing anyone, with any disability, access to the magic and wonder of learningRead More

Tecnam has announced that US flight academy Kilo Charlie Aviation has placed orders for a total of 30 Tecnam aircraft over the next two years. Kilo Charlie Aviation is located near Kansas City at New Century Air Center, formerly known as Naval Air Station Olathe, a joint civil-military general aviation airport. The school has 96Read More

Ethiopian Aviation University has graduated 1,551 aviation professionals. The professionals graduated in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “Human capital development is one of the key pillars in Ethiopian Airlines growth strategic road map; and today’s graduation is a testimony of our commitmentRead More

CAE has released its FY23 Global Annual Activity and Sustainability report, showcasing the company’s ongoing efforts to integrating environmental, social and economic considerations into its operations, and underscoring its dedication to long-term success and creation of positive impacts for its stakeholders and society as a whole. “With a clear focus on sustainable and responsible businessRead More

In a move designed to make a career as an airline pilot more accessible to everyone, British Airways announced recently that it will launch a new pilot cadet program, the Speedbird Pilot Academy. The program is set to fund up to 60 aspiring pilots’ training costs annually. The airline’s multi-million-pound initiative will remove the high-costRead More

Talentview Aviation (TVA) and The Air League have formed a partnership to boost young people’s entry into the UK’s aviation industry. The collaboration seeks to raise awareness about early career opportunities, training, and funding in the sector. Under their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two organizations will signpost students to diverse routes into aviation andRead More

Wizz Air has entered into a partnership with Urbe Aero Flight Academy, a flight training organization based in Italy. The collaboration aims to offer a cutting-edge training program for aspiring commercial pilots, creating career opportunities for students upon completion. The alliance positions Urbe Aero as Wizz Air’s training partner in Italy and the jointly developedRead More

Scottish pilot training academy, ACS Aviation, has announced its purchase of the advanced ALX flight simulator from the administrators of Tayside Aviation, which recently ceased operations. This acquisition comes as ACS Aviation celebrates a year of achievements, with record revenues and graduate success. The ALX flight simulator offers comprehensive simulation capabilities for various training requirements,Read More