Ireland – Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has marked over 30 years of operations in Cork and Waterford, with a recent report from Munster Technological University (MTU) highlighting the academy’s significant economic and social contributions to the region.

• The MTU economic impact report estimates AFTA’s total contribution to the Cork and Munster economy at over €35 million, including:

  • €22 million in direct impact

  • €13 million in indirect economic activity

• AFTA will expand its workforce by 15, increasing total headcount to 85 employees across its Cork and Waterford training centers.

• Founded in 1995

• AFTA has trained over 2,800 pilots to date, operating a fleet of 26 aircraft and advanced simulators, including Boeing 737NG and 737 MAX 8200 devices

• The 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 programs

Source: AFTA
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