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New AW169 Type‑Rating Scholarship Opens Doors for Female Helicopter Pilots in 2025

USA – Whirly‑Girls International, in collaboration with Leonardo Helicopters, is offering a new AW169 Flight Training Scholarship providing two women pilots the opportunity to attend a factory-based AW169 type‑rating course at Leonardo’s Philadelphia Training Academy.

  • The scholarship covers a comprehensive 19-day in-person course, including:

    • 10 days of ground training

    • 1 day in the FirstFlight Virtual Interactive Procedural Trainer (VIPT)

    • 8 days in the Full‑Flight Simulator (FFS)

    • Estimated total value of $47,500

  • The course is hosted at Leonardo’s Training Academy in Philadelphia—an FAA‑ and EASA‑approved facility featuring Level D full‑flight simulators, multimedia classrooms, and virtual procedural trainers across their AW product line.

  • The scholarship is part of the Whirly‑Girls’ 2026 offerings, which include over $550,000 worth of training and maintenance scholarships made possible by numerous industry sponsors

Source: Whirly‑Girls International
Photo Credit: Whirly‑Girls International & Leonardo

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Flight School Management Software Provider FlightLogger to Join the 78th UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference in October 2025

USA – FlightLogger is set to participate in the 78th University Aviation Association Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo, taking place October 1–3, 2025, at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. This annual gathering—co-located with industry leaders and academic institutions—is a key event shaping the future of aviation education.

FlightLogger will be on-site to showcase how its unified flight school management platform streamlines operations—from scheduling and maintenance to student tracking and compliance across regulatory frameworks.

The event includes over 70 Universities and Colleges as well as 7 airlines.

Source: FlightLogger

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Global Pilot Training Group, BAA Training, Announces 2025 Appointment for Head of Training

Vilnius, Lithuania – BAA Training, an independent aviation training provider operating flight training bases and full flight simulator training centers cross the globe, has appointed Stian Hajem Skaar as Head of Training effective September 2025, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining high standards across its global pilot training operations. Learn more about BAA Training or Mr. Skaar by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Stian Hajem Skaar (BAA Training)
Photo Credit: BAA Training

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