Atlantic Flight Training Academy Welcomes 20-Cadet Intake Across Airline-Branded and Self-Sponsored Integrated Training Program's in April 2026

Ireland – Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has welcomed its newest integrated class of 20 cadets, enrolled across both the Ab-Initio Ryanair Future Flyer Academy programme and AFTA's Fully Integrated First Officer Pilot Training Programme, commencing an approximately 18-month training journey toward the flight deck.

Founded in 1995, AFTA has trained more than 2,800 pilots and currently operates a 26-aircraft fleet alongside advanced simulators, including Boeing 737NG and 737 MAX 8200 devices. AFTA maintains long-standing partnerships with major airlines such as Ryanair, Air Astana, VistaJet, ASL Airlines Ireland, and GlobeAir, and collaborates with Munster Technological University (MTU) on academic programmes.

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy