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14th Mar 25Aviation Australia and VietJet Aviation Academy Partner for Aircraft Maintenance Training14th Mar 25Virgin Australia Appoints New CEO in 202514th Mar 25Navinci Group Acquires Sydney Simulator Centre from Regional Express Holdings Limited13th Mar 25Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Launches Euro 500,000 NextGen Women Aviators Scholarships05th Mar 25Flight Training Adelaide Celebrates 8 Years of IndiGo Partnership and 100 Cadets in Training04th Mar 25Airways Aviation’s Australian Operations Set to Expand to Archerfield, Launch Set for March 202504th Mar 25Australia's Central Coast Aero Club Set for 2025 Expansion Following Council Votes to Advance Airport Development03rd Mar 25University of New South Wales Expands 2025 Flight Training Fleet with New Diamond DA40 Aircraft02nd Mar 25Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation’s Australian Base Welcomes Asian Flag Carrier in February 202526th Feb 25Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Expands Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine Service Capabilities through New Global Agreement21st Feb 25Australian Flight Training Group AAPA Relocates Pilot Training in 202519th Feb 25Vietnamese Pilot Training Facilitator Partners with Another Australian FTO in 202519th Feb 25ASG’s Skytrans Expands Fleet with Airbus A319 to Strengthen ACMI Services in Australia17th Feb 25Australian Flight Training Group Sydney Flight College – Receives Maintenance Approval in 2025 and Increases Student Numbers12th Feb 25Entrol Expands in Australia with Bell 429 FTD Level 5 Simulator Sale to Meridian Helicopters12th Feb 25Vietnamese Pilot Training Facilitator Holds Aviation Career Camp 2025 in Australia with Multiple FTOs12th Feb 25Advanced Flight Theory Hosts Alliance Airlines for Pilot Recruitment Talk12th Feb 25Australia's UNSW Aviation Taking Delivery of 6 New Training Aircraft in 202512th Feb 25Australian Pilot Training Organisation UPRT Australia Delivers Upset Recovery Training to Regional Airline Pilots in February 202512th Feb 25Australian Flight Training Group SFC to Invest 15 Million into Expanding Training infrastructure05th Feb 25Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes February 2025 Student Intake at Sydney Campus02nd Feb 25Expanding a Global Flight Training Group in 2025 – Airways Aviation24th Jan 25Asset Manager Launches New Training Center in the Pacific in 202522nd Jan 25Australian Flight Training Organization, Avia Aviation, Expand's Fleet with New Cirrus SR22 in 202522nd Jan 25Australia's Flight Training Adelaide to Welcome Large Number of Indian Airline Cadet Pilots in 202522nd Jan 25Australia’s RMIT Aviation Academy’s Lea Vesic Highlights Skills Crisis and Policy Gaps in Australian Aviation22nd Jan 25Qantas Group Opens New Engineering Academy in 2025 to Train Future Aircraft Engineers21st Jan 25Online Flight Training Platform Enhances Content in 2025 with New Video Briefings for Flight Schools15th Jan 25Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes January 2025 Student Intake at Archerfield Campus14th Jan 25Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes January 2025 Student Intake at Bankstown Campus11th Jan 25Singapore Flying College is Seeking to Hire a Head of Facilities and Training Administration for Australian Base in January 202509th Jan 25Australian Electric Training Aircraft Program FlyOnE Sustainable Aviation to Expand to 2 Additional Locations in 202509th Jan 25Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation to Expand Operations in Australia in 202507th Jan 25SFC Australia Reflects on Record-Breaking 2024 and Tamworth Expansion04th Jan 25Australian Flight School CEO Outlines 2025 Priorities
25th Dec 24Australian Flight Training Group SFC Australia Launches First Flight Instructor Rating Diploma in Tamworth25th Dec 24Australian Flight School, FlyLink Aviation College, Reaffirms Commitment to 100% Flight Instructor Placement Record18th Dec 24Australian Flight School, Flight Training Adelaide, Announces 2025 Indian Airline Cadet Program Selection Dates and Free Selection17th Dec 24Singapore FFS Training Center Welcomes Pacific ACMI Operator in December 202412th Dec 24Large Australian Pilot Training Group Basair is Seeking Candidates for Head of Finance Role in December 202411th Dec 24Australian Flight Training Group Welcomes Large New Cohort of Full-Time Student Pilots in December 202411th Dec 24Ryan Aerospace Launches Next-Generation Mixed Reality Flight Simulator04th Dec 24Australian University, UniSQ, Visits Flight Training Adelaide to Discuss Potential Future Collaborations04th Dec 24Australia's Advanced Flight Theory Hosts Alliance Airlines In November 202403rd Dec 24Global Flight Training Group CEO for Australasia & Pacific Shares Insights into Australian Base of Operations03rd Dec 24Australian RMIT University Aviation Academy Partners with Leidos Australia to Offer Aviation Scholarships in 202502nd Dec 24Australian Airline, Qantas, Announces Pathway for Air Force Cadets28th Nov 24Australian University, RMIT Aviation Academy, Prepares to Welcome Vietjet Air Thailand Cadets to Campus in 202528th Nov 24Australia's Advanced Flight Theory Enrolled Over 500 Pilots in 202427th Nov 24Pilatus Aircraft Appoints New Sales and Capability Manager for Australian Training Operations in 202427th Nov 24Austalia-based Training Organisation Advanced Flight Theory Hosts QantasLink for Career Pathway Discussions in November 202427th Nov 24Advanced Pilot Training Organisation Acquired Fixed Based A320 to Expand Training Infrastructure in 202524th Nov 24Airways Aviation Australasia and Pacific CEO Wins Prestigious Women of the Year Award 202424th Nov 24Australian Airflite Flying College Acquires Turboprop Aircraft in 202420th Nov 24Boeing Defence Australia Trains Over 450 Helicopter Crews over Last 10 Years in Australia20th Nov 24Australia based Sydney Flight Centre Hosts Secondary School for an Immersive Aviation Experience in November 202420th Nov 24SFC Australia Hosts its First-Ever Open Day at Tamworth Regional Airport – Welcomes Over 200 Guests20th Nov 24Flight School Management Software Provider FlightLogger Onboards Learn to Fly Flight Training Group in Australia19th Nov 24Cathay Pacific Speaks to Large Number of Aspiring and Cadet Pilots in Australia in November 202418th Nov 24Singapore Flying College to Expands Pilot Training Bases to Tamsworth, Australia in 202518th Nov 24Emirates to Host Pilot Recruitment Roadshows in Australia in December 202418th Nov 24Australian Airline Qantas Group and Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE Officially Open New 5 FFS Flight Training Centre in Sydney13th Nov 24Australian Aeromedical Care Company LifeFlight Announces 2024 Appointment for Head of Flight Operations11th Nov 24Australia-based Pilot Training Organisation White Star Aviation Partners with Charter Operator HM Air in 2024 for Cadet Pilot Program11th Nov 24Australia-based Flight Simulator Training Center Revesco Aviation Invests into Facilities in 202406th Nov 24Australian Flight Training Group Flight Training Adelaide Introduces Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) Course Starting January 202506th Nov 24Australia-based Aviation Theory School ATPL Program Hosts Airline Recruitment Information Sessions 5 Airlines in October and November 202404th Nov 24Singapore Flying College Seeking Flight Instructors in November 2024 – Highlights Airline Pathway02nd Nov 24Australian Flight Training Group Hosts Trade Officials in October 202402nd Nov 24Airline Said to Be Seeking Buyers for its Flight Training Academy in 202430th Oct 24Qantas Relocates Flight Simulators in October 202430th Oct 24Australian Operator, Alliance Airlines, Invites 2024 Applications for Key Training Leadership Role - Flight Training Manager30th Oct 24Australia's FlyOnE Pre-Orders 5 E-Flyers for Pilot Training29th Oct 24Simulator Manufacturer, TRU Simulation, Announces Certification of King Air FFS to Australian Non-Profit Organization Royal Flying Doctor Service28th Oct 24Maldivian Pilot Training Facilitator Eduvest Launches Comprehensive Australian Pilot Training Pathway in October 202427th Oct 24Australian University, RMIT, Announces Partnership with Qantas to Establish Safety Academy24th Oct 24Cathay Pacific Announces Pilot Recruitment Drive Across Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand in November, December 2024 and January 202524th Oct 24Qantas Group Announces Over $40 million Investment to Train the Next Generation of Australian Aviation Talent Including Pilots 18th Oct 24Australia's University of Southern Queensland Aviation Hosts Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Tonga17th Oct 24New C208 FFS Heading to Australia in 202517th Oct 24Qantas Group Flight Training Seeking Manager to Oversee FFS Maintenance Operations in 202416th Oct 24Virgin Australia Pilots Secure 35% Pay Increase in Landmark Agreement After 15-Month Negotiation14th Oct 24Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Expands Training Aircraft Fleet in October 202409th Oct 24Australia’s Basair Aviation College Advocates for Flight Training Industry at ESOS Amendment Bill Senate Committee Hearing09th Oct 24Australia-based Alliance Airlines Welcomes Four New Pilots to Ground School Training in October 202408th Oct 24Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service Opens New Aeromedical Training Academy with FFS in October 202406th Oct 24Australian Pilots Union Rejects Qantas's Proposed Deal in October 202402nd Oct 24Qatar Airways Group Announces Intention To Acquire 25% Minority Stake in Virgin Australia30th Sep 24Oceanic Airline Sells FFS – Indicates Buyer Interest for Flight Training Academy30th Sep 24Australia's FlyOnE Announces Partnership with Smartflyer for 30 SF1 Aircraft28th Sep 24Australian Airport Highlighted as Top Flight Training Airport – Planning to Accommodate Over 1,800 Students Per Year25th Sep 24International Aviation Recruitment Consultancy, Aerviva, Seeking Qualified Dash8 Pilots for Australian Operator25th Sep 24Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Celebrates Major Wins at Annual Inter Flying Competition in Australia20th Sep 24Australian Aviation and Pilot Training Organisation University of New South Wales To Receive First 2 of 6 New Diamond Aircraft in 202417th Sep 24Asian Flag Carrier Cathay Pacific Announces Pilot Recruitment Drive in Australia and New Zealand in 2024/202517th Sep 24Nauru Airline Cadets Complete ATPL Program at Australian Airline Pilot Academy in 202416th Sep 24Australian Aviation Training Organization Signs 2024 MOU with South East Asian Airline Training Center for Engineering Training16th Sep 24Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Appoints 2024 Group Safety Manager09th Sep 24Australian Aviation and Pilot Training Organisation UNSW School of Aviation is Seeking a Head of School08th Sep 24Australian Pilot Training Center, ACE Training Centre, ACE Training Centre, Wins Australian Award for Flight Training Business of the Year 202403rd Sep 24Australia's FlyOnE Announces Plans for Large-Scale International Electric Pilot Training Facility03rd Sep 24Airways Aviation Australia Welcomes New CPL Students for August Intake03rd Sep 24Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Launches Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) in Australia03rd Sep 24Australian Airline Group Qantas Reports Strong Performance as it Adds Aircraft to Fleet in 202403rd Sep 24Australian Airline Qantas Starts Training on New FFS - Expects 2 More FFS to Arrive in 202403rd Sep 24Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Seeks Pilot Training Lead for E190-E2 Fleet25th Aug 24Global Operator of Pilot Training Center Ansett Aviation Training Announces 2024 Appointment for General Manager – Australia and New Zealand20th Aug 24L3Harris’ Bangkok Training Centre Completes Over 200 A320 Type Ratings for Jetstar Airways18th Aug 24Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation to Expand Training Aircraft Fleet in Australia with Multi-Engine Aircraft18th Aug 24Global Operator of Pilot Training Center Ansett Aviation Training Adopts ICARUS Software for Global Safety and Compliance15th Aug 24German Air Force to Train Pilots in Australia14th Aug 24Airways Aviation Australia Hosts Nauru Government Officials, Strengthens Partnership for Pilot Training14th Aug 24Airways Aviation Australia to Showcase Training Programs at Pacific Airshow 202414th Aug 24Virgin Australia, Places Order for 8 Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft12th Aug 24Australian ACMI Operator Skytrans is Seeking to Hire New First Officers in 202412th Aug 24Australia-based Pilot Training Organisation White Star Aviation Highlights Cadet Program with Charter Operator Torres Strait Air10th Aug 24Singapore Airlines Owned Australia Flight School Seeking Flight Instructors in August 2024 – Highlights Compensation Package10th Aug 24Suppliers Showcase Involvement in New 7000 Sq Meter FFS Training Center - CAE Sydney Training Centre06th Aug 24New Zealand’s Nelson Aviation College Announces Collaboration for the Introduction of Electric Aircraft into its Training Fleet05th Aug 24Australian Flight School, Sydney Flight College, Officially Celebrates Inaugural Class at Second Base05th Aug 24New Zealand Flight Training Organisation Nelson Aviation College Signs Agreement to Introduce Electric Training Aircraft by 2026 from Infinitus Aero31st Jul 24Australia's UNSW School of Aviation Hosts Hong Kong Pilot Students in July 202430th Jul 24Flight Simulation Training Provider Flight Simulation Centres in Australia Named Finalist for the Australian Aviation Awards 202430th Jul 24Australia based Proflight Training Conducts First A320 Type Rating30th Jul 24Australia's UNSW School of Aviation Discusses Partnership with Civil Aviation Flight University of China in 202430th Jul 24Australian Flight Training Organisation Tristar Aviation Welcomes New Bachelor of Aviation Students in July 202429th Jul 246 Aspiring Pilots in RMIT University Receive Scholarships from Leidos Australia for Pilot Training29th Jul 24Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes New July 2024 Student Intake at Bankstown Campus28th Jul 24Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Expands Training Aircraft Fleet in July 202424th Jul 24Australian Flight Training Group SFC Australia's New Campus Opens in July 202424th Jul 24Flight Options (Australia)'s New Zealand Approval Renewed and Expanded in July 202423rd Jul 24Australian Flight Training Organisation Redcliffe Aero Club Welcomes Students from Hong Kong Flight Training Center in July 202423rd Jul 24Australian Flight School Flight Training Adelaide Welcomes New Batch of Papua New Guinea-based Airline Cadets in July 202423rd Jul 24Federal Court Rules on Australian Airline Second Officer Preferences in 202423rd Jul 24Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes 9 New Students at Archerfield Campus in July 202423rd Jul 24Cathay Pacific Cadet Pilots Start Flight Training at Australian Flight Training Partner FTA in July 202419th Jul 24Air Niugini Airline Cadet Pilots Commence Flight Training in Australia with Flight Training Adelaide in July 202417th Jul 24Australian Flight Training Group Flight Training Adelaide Welcomes Cadets from 3 International Airline Partners in July 202417th Jul 24Australia's Flight Training Adelaide Cadets Sign LOI with IndiGo in July 202417th Jul 24Australia's Flight Training Adelaide Welcomes Air Niugini Former COO in July 2024 for Launch of Abinitio Cadet Program17th Jul 24Australian Flight School FlyLink Aviation College Announces Final 2024 Flight Instructor Rating Course with Multiple Flight School Job Pathways15th Jul 24Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation's Australian Team was Invited as Guest Speaker at Griffith University in July 202427th Jun 24Australia's Basair Aviation College is Seeking to Hire Multiple Flight Instructors in 202426th Jun 24Australian Flight Training Group, Flight Training Adelaide, Celebrates 200th Graduate's Induction into IndiGo10th Jun 24Virgin Australia is Looking for Head of Training and Standards as of June 202408th May 24Florida, United States Based Full Flight Simulator Training Center and Flight School Aerostar Training Services Announces New Local and International Partnerships29th Apr 24Australian Flight Training Group SFC Pilot Academy Instals New Flight Simulator at New Base of Operations in Tamworth19th Apr 24Taiwanese Flight School Collaborates with Australian Flight Training Organisation for the Provision of Flight Instructors15th Apr 24Australian Flight School Flylink Aviation College Forms Instructor Pathway with Airline Aligned Flight Training Organisation Inbound Aviation15th Apr 24Australian Flight School Flylink Aviation College Focusing on Flight Instructor Training and Provisioning for Numerous Organisations09th Apr 24Australia-based Flight School Flylink Aviation College Held Taiwan Roadshow in March 2024 - Meets 200+ Students - Plans for September 2024 Visit26th Mar 24Australia's Flylink Aviation College Held Taiwan High School Roadshow in March 202419th Mar 24Sydney Flight College Awards 2024 Women Pilot Scholarship28th Feb 24Over 300 Aspiring Pilots Sign Up for Australian University Flight Training Program Information Session in February 202428th Feb 24Australian Flight School, Flight Training Adelaide, Celebrates Asian Airline Partner Cadet Graduation Ceremony19th Feb 24Australian Flight Schools Collaborate in 2024 to Enhance Flight Instructor Supply23rd Jan 24Australian University Expands Flight Training Fleet with Purchase of 6 Additional Aircraft12th Jan 24Australia’s Learn to Fly Melbourne Increased Flight Schools in 2023 by 20% and Expanded with a New Dedicated Theory Training Building
06th Dec 23Australian Flight School Launches Second Base06th Nov 23Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Shares Remarkable Journey of Students to the Taiwanese Airline26th Jun 23Australian Airline Begins Training its Pilots in Western Australia’s First-ever Boeing 737NG Full Flight Simulator06th Jun 23Australia’s Largest Flight School Basair Aviation College Announces Latest Appointment for Head of Marketing22nd May 23Australian Airline Breaks Ground for New 8 Bay Full Flight Simulator Training Center17th May 23Australian Flight School, Learn To Fly Melbourne, Expands Operations16th May 23Australian Flight School Announces First Graduate of Japanese Airline Abinitio Cadet Pilot Program16th May 23Australian Flight School Welcomes the First Batch of Pacific Island Airline Cadet Pilots18th Apr 23Australian Pilot Training Center, ACE Training Centre, Announces 2023 Appointment for General Manager
12th Sep 22Asian Airline Relaunches its Cadet Pilot Programme with Australian Flight School28th Aug 22Australian Airline Announces Fleet Growth and Priority Access partnership with Simulator Training Group25th Aug 22Leading South East Asian Carrier Visits Australian Flight School17th Aug 22CAE Signs 15-Year Partnership Agreement with the Qantas Group to Develop and Operate a New Pilot Training Centre in Sydney, Australia31st Jul 22Online Flight Training Platform Shortlisted for the 2022 Australian Aviation Awards19th Jul 22Australian Flight School to Start Singapore-Approved Pilot Program in August13th Jun 22Australian Flight School Creates Milestone with First Singapore ATPL Student02nd Jun 22Asian Airline Re-starts Cadet Pilot Program With Leading Pacific Flight School25th Apr 22$3 Million Funding Commitment To Establish the First King Air B360 Simulator Outside the US18th Jan 22US low-cost start-up airline on US Pilot shortage and expanding search to Australia17th Jan 22Simulator Training Center Group announces planned change in ownership
08th Dec 21Sydney Flight College took delivery of its first 6 new Piper Archer TX’s01st Dec 21Consulate – General of Japan Visits Flight Training Adelaide (FTA)