Irish Pilot Training Organisation AFTA Celebrates 30 Years of Pilot Training Excellence in Cork

Ireland– Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) marked its 30th anniversary with a gala event and the graduation of the Class of 2023/2024, celebrating its evolution from a single-aircraft operation in 1995 to a globally recognized pilot training institution.

Over 100 pilots from around the world attended the anniversary gala at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cork, honoring AFTA’s contributions to the aviation industryThe event also celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2023/2024, with families from Ireland and abroad witnessing their loved ones embark on careers with leading global airlinesAFTA has trained over 2,800 pilots to date, operating a fleet of 26 aircraft and advanced simulators, including Boeing 737NG and 737 MAX 8200 devicesThe academy maintains partnerships with major airlines such as Ryanair, Air Astana, VistaJet, ASL Airlines Ireland, and GlobeAir, and collaborates with Munster Technological University (MTU) for academic programsAFTA has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Initiative Award at the Pilot Careers Live Awards 2025, reflecting its commitment to integrating sustainability into pilot education

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