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Airbus India’s New Chief to Headline Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2025

India – The Aviation India and South Asia Summit & Exhibition has announced that Jürgen Westermeier, the newly appointed President and Managing Director of Airbus India and South Asia, will headline the opening ‘Leaders Debate‘ panel at the 2025 edition of the summit, taking place on 29–30 October.

  • Jürgen Westermeier, recently appointed to lead Airbus India and South Asia, will make one of his first public appearances in India at the Aviation INDIA 2025 Summit.

  • Airbus is actively developing a comprehensive aerospace ecosystem in India encompassing pilot training centers, assembly, manufacturing, engineering, MRO, leasing, and talent development—aligned with the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

  • The Summit, themed “Shaping the pathway for Indian aviation,” builds on its 2024 inaugural event, which attracted 550 delegates. The 2025 edition is expected to host over 800 attendees and around 50 exhibitors.

Source: Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition

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African Airline’s Training University Celebrates Graduation of 1,053 Aviation Trainees from 18 Countries in 2025

Ethiopia — Ethiopian Aviation University, the educational arm of Ethiopian Airlines Group and Africa’s largest aviation training institution, has marked a significant milestone with the graduation of over 1,000 aviation professionals, reinforcing its pivotal role in shaping Africa’s aviation workforce. The graduates hail from 18 countries, underlining the university’s international reach and continued investment in human capital development across the continent.

  • A total of 1,053 aviation professionals graduated across multiple disciplines:
    • 41 pilots
    • 293 aircraft maintenance technicians
    • 524 cabin crew
    • 214 commercial and ground services trainees
    • 8 marshalling and aerobridge operators
  • The ceremony was attended by Ethiopian Airlines Group Board Chairman Let. Gen. Yilma Merdasa, CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, and other senior executives.
  • Of the total graduates, 474 were female, highlighting the university’s continued progress in promoting gender diversity in aviation training.
  • The university offers a broad portfolio of programs, including:
    • Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees such as BSc in Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Maintenance Engineering, and MBA in Aviation Management
    • Diploma and certificate programs in pilot training, aircraft maintenance, cabin crew, commercial services, and more
    • ICAO-certified and online training options, ensuring wide access and global standards
  • The event underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ broader strategic objective to bolster aviation self-sufficiency and leadership across Africa through its Vision 2035 strategy.

Statements

  • “This is not just a personal achievement to the trainees; it is an achievement to the industry in Africa and the world,” said Mr. Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines. “Today’s graduates are tomorrow’s industry leaders, and we are proud to take part in shaping the future of our industry through shaping the people who will run it.”

About Ethiopian Airlines 
Ethiopian Airlines Group is Africa’s largest and most awarded airline, operating passenger and cargo flights to over 160 destinations across five continents. With a strategic growth plan titled ‘Vision 2035,’ the carrier aims to become one of the top 20 global aviation groups, leveraging ultra-modern aircraft, a Pan-African multi-hub strategy, and significant investment in training via Ethiopian Aviation University.

Source: Ethiopian Airlines

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Utah’s Largest Part 141 Flight School FLT Academy Reports Record Enrollment for October 2025 Intake

Utah, USA — FLT Academy, Utah’s largest FAA Part 141 flight school with examining authority, has announced record-breaking enrollment for its October 2025 intake, marking the largest student class in the flight school’s history. As the academy continues its expansion with new facilities, demand for its training programs remains high, with November slots nearly filled.

FLT Academy manages over 300 students, 60 aircraft, and 65 instructors.

About FLT Academy
FLT Academy is a professional pilot training institution based in Utah, with campuses in Spanish Fork and Ogden. Known for its partnerships with major airlines such as SkyWest, the academy offers career-focused flight training from private pilot through to commercial and instructor certifications. FLT Academy emphasizes structured airline pathways and rapid career progression for aspiring pilots.

Source: FLT Academy

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US-based Aviation Training Group Launches VA-Approved Dispatcher Training at Denton Campus

USA –flight and aircraft maintenance training group US Aviation Academy has announced that its Denton campus is now officially VA-approved to offer FAA-accredited Aircraft Dispatcher Training, opening new career pathways for veterans, active-duty personnel, and military families. This approval allows eligible participants to access VA education benefits to cover training costs, positioning them for a high-demand aviation operations role.

  • The program is FAA-certified and prepares students for roles as Aircraft Dispatchers, also known as Flight Operations Officers.

  • Dispatchers play a critical role in airline operations, including:

    • Flight planning, weather and NOTAM analysis, fuel calculations

    • Communication with pilots throughout flight

    • Coordination with ground crews and maintenance teams

    • Regulatory compliance and emergency response support

  • The training focuses on developing key skills such as:

    • Real-time decision-making

    • High-pressure logistics management

    • Risk mitigation and flight data analysis

US Aviation Academy (USAA), is one of the largest aviation and pilot training organizations in North America operating over 200 aircraft.

Source: US Aviation Academy

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Italy’s TXT Group Appoints New Head of Training Solutions AI and XR in 2025

Italy — TXT Group has appointed Fabrizio Sillano as Head of Training Solutions AI & XR, reinforcing its commitment to advanced digital transformation technologies in high-tech and mission-critical sectors. This strategic role supports TXT’s expanding presence in aviation and defense training markets, particularly in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and extended reality (XR) into next-generation simulation and training platforms.

In July 2024 TXT, which is listed on the STAR Segment of the Electronic Stock Market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., announced that it exercised the option to purchase an additional 20% of the capital of ProSim Train ing Solutions (ProSim-TS), as a result of which TXT holds a majority stake in ProSim-TS amounting to 60% of its capital.

Hanne Koole, CEO and shareholder of ProSim-TS commented at the time “we have further strength ened our cooperation with our colleagues from TXT by them acquiring a second tranche of shares into ProSim. Over the past two years, they have significantly contributed to our growth both on the business side as well as technical capability, looking forward to con tinuing value creation and strengthen our positioning as leader in the Aerospace & Defence market”.

“An important step in our international growth plan that leads to the consolidation of our Smart Solutions portfolio” commented Daniele Misani, CEO of TXT Group, “We are creating an excellent team and a unique offering to increase our global presence in a market that has always been strategic for TXT”.

About TXT
TXT is an international IT Group, end-to-end provider of consultancy, software services and solutions, supporting the digital trans formation of customers’ products and core processes. With a proprietary software portfolio and deep expertise in vertical domains, TXT operates across different markets, with a growing footprint in Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, Industrial, Government and Fintech. TXT is headquartered in Milan and has subsidiaries in Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Canada, Singapore and the United States of America. The holding company TXT e-solutions S.p.A, has been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, STAR segment (TXT.MI), since July 2000.

Source: Fabrizio Sillano (TXT Group)

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