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.

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy
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