Ethiopian Airlines Group has inaugurated a new aviation training centre in the city of Hawassa. The new center will serve as the second campus for Ethiopian Aviation Academy and will currently be providing pilot trainee programs. The facility accommodates different types of classrooms, three training simulators, three aircraft parking and workshop hangars, trainees’ and instructors’Read More
Category Archives: Training and Recruitment
1st group of Emirati graduates complete first phase of new space program launched by UAE Space Agency
The first group of Emirati graduates has successfully completed the first phase of a new program launched by the UAE Space Agency. The Space Workshops took place from January 23rd to February 3rd and was held at the Dubai Expo City. The program was designed to bring together young nationals from fields related to science,Read More
Aviomar selects VR pilot to deliver VR procedure training tools
Italian flight school Aviomar has selected VRpilot to deliver virtual reality (VR) procedure training tools for their Ryanair mentored APS MCC course on the Boeing 737NG. VRpilot’s procedure training platform, VRflow, enables students to become familiar with procedures, cockpit layout and aircraft systems on their own before setting foot in the simulator. The idea isRead More
Female pilot ratio up at AirBaltic Pilot Academy as 13 new female pilots graduate
The ratio of female pilots is growing at AirBaltic Pilot Academy, flight school of the Latvian national airline, as 13 new pilots graduated after completing a full-time airline transport pilot program. PaulsCalitis, AirBaltic Chief Operations Officer said, “We are proud of the most recent graduates of the Pilot Academy. In order to join the teamRead More
TUI Airways release details of new ‘TUI Airline Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) Cadet Program
TUI Airways released details of a new ‘TUI Airline Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) Cadet Programwhich will see cadet pilots land a job with zero upfront financial commitment. Starting in September 2023, the course is expected to take around 19 months. The program delivers four phases of training, with successful completion resulting in a job offerRead More
Airways Aviation, Dynamic Advanced Training enter into new strategic partnership
Dubai based Airways Aviation (Airways) and Dynamic Advanced Training (Dynamic) have entered into a new strategic partnership. The companies will provide Cabin Crew and other related training services across the African Continent and MENASA regions. The new collaboration will see Airways & Dynamic offer up their knowledge, skills, experience and world class facilities to forgeRead More
Skyplan Aviation Academy launches flight dispatcher training at MEBAA
Skyplan Aviation Academy was at MEBAA with news that its Dubai-based flight dispatcher training is launched during the show. “We have just received our flight dispatch training organization (FDTO) certificate from the GCAA. This means that we can now offer flight dispatch theoretical and on-job training in the UAE,” said Muhammad Sami, president and CEORead More
ECFT enhances its business aviation training offering with new Global 6500 full-flight simulator (FFS)
Emirates-CAE Flight Training (ECFT) announced at MEBAA recently that it is enhancing its business aviation training offering with the deployment of a new Global 6500 full-flight simulator (FFS) in May at its Al Garhoud center. The announcement comes as Emirates and CAE celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership and the establishment of ECFT inRead More
CAE, Spirit Airlines to launch Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program
US carrier Spirit Airlines and training provider CAE have launched the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program that aims to expand the airline’s pipeline of highly skilled, professional pilots. The training program is located at CAE’s flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway is designed to mentor future Spirit First Officers as theyRead More
Saudia Group signs MoU with Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Saudia Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University to collaborate on increasing women’s empowerment efforts. The two sides will extend joint efforts to increase women’s presence in the commercial aviation industry through multifaceted training programs. The agreement was signed by Dr. Norah Almotrefi, Dean of Applied College, and RaniaRead More