European Pilot Training Organization AFTA Celebrates Milestones in Training and Partnerships as It Enters 30th Year

Cork, Ireland– Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025, following a highly successful 2024.

Key Highlights from 2024:

Fleet Expansion:Introduced a state-of-the-art Boeing 737 Max simulator and the Slingsby T67, enhancing training capabilities.Strengthened Airline Partnerships:Ryanair: Renewed partnership with the launch of the Ryanair Future Flyer Academy, where 60 mentored graduates joined the airline.VistaJet: Saw the first mentored graduates transition from Flight Instructor roles at AFTA to careers with the global private aviation leader.ASL Airlines Ireland: Renewed partnership with the first group of graduates starting roles in March 2025.Air Astana: Continued partnership with new cadets joining and graduates moving into their roles.Collaboration with Munster Technological University (MTU):Welcomed 20 students into the BSc (Hons) in Global Business and Pilot Studies program.Graduate Success:2024 graduates secured roles with leading airlines, including CityJet, Jet2, Emerald Airlines, Aer Lingus, Flexjet, and Brussels Airlines.Outreach and Inspiration:Hosted career days across Ireland and participated in events in France, the UK, and Germany, engaging with thousands of aspiring pilots.

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