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Training Aircraft Manufacturer and Pilot Training Solution Grob Aircraft to Join European Air Chiefs Conference in Prague

Germany – Grob Aircraft SE has confirmed its participation in the upcoming European Air Chiefs Conference (EURAC 2025), taking place in Prague this September. The event will bring together Europe’s air force commanders and senior defence industry leaders to discuss the evolving role of air power.

  • Grob Aircraft Representation: Karl Fuernrohr and Tim Schneider will represent Grob Aircraft, engaging in dialogue with military leaders and industry peers.

  • Grob Aircraft SE is a leading German aircraft manufacturer, best known for its G 120TP military trainer, a versatile turboprop aircraft widely used by air forces and flight academies worldwide.

The event will take place from the 3rd to the 5th of September.

About Grob Aircraft SE
Based in Tussenhausen-Mattsies, Germany, Grob Aircraft SE is a global leader in military and civil training aircraft manufacturing. Its flagship product, the G 120TP, is in service with multiple air forces and training academies, offering advanced training capabilities from ab-initio through lead-in fighter training. The company has delivered more than 3,500 aircraft worldwide.

Source: Grob Aircraft SE

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Riyadh Air Appoints Boeing Training Manager in 2025

Saudi Arabia  – Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has appointed Captain Aman Bangia as Boeing Training Manager (Acting).

  • Riyadh Air is targeting a late 2025 commercial launch, with a strategic focus on regional and European markets.

  • Fleet ramp-up is currently constrained by aircraft delivery schedules, with the airline expecting to receive one aircraft per month.

  • Riyadh Air has placed firm orders for:

    • 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (none delivered to date)

    • 60 Airbus A321neo (A321-200N) aircraft

    • 25 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Source: Aman Bangia (Riyadh Air)

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Emirates Launches Pilot Roadshow in Spain and Portugal in October 2025

Dubai, UAE – Emirates has scheduled its Pilot Recruitment Roadshows across Spain and Portugal in October 2025.

  • Events will be hosted in:

    • Alicante (14 October: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM; 15 October: 10:00 AM)

    • Porto (16 October: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM; 17 October: 10:00 AM)

    • Barcelona (19 October: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM; 20 October: 10:00 AM)

  • These events form part of Emirates’ broader 2025 recruitment campaign, which includes roadshows across Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe aimed at attracting seasoned pilot talent.

  • Attendees will gain firsthand insights into Emirates’ pilot recruitment process, career pathways—such as Direct Entry Captain, Accelerated Command, First Officer, and Non-Type Rated First Officer—and expectations for life flying Airbus and Boeing aircraft while based in Dubai.

Source: Emirates

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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy to Open New Training Campus at Tuscaloosa National Airport in August 2025

USA – pilot and aircraft maintenance training group Epic Flight Academy will officially inaugurate its newest training location at Tuscaloosa National Airport on August 30, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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UAE-Based Low-Cost Carrier Air Arabia to Host 2025 Pilot Recruitment Events in South America

United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia will host pilot recruitment and assessment events in São Paulo, Brazil (8–13 September 2025) and Bogotá, Colombia (15–19 September 2025), as the airline seeks to expand its A320-rated Captain and First Officer workforce.

  • The recruitment drive follows Air Arabia’s continued fleet and network expansion:

    • The airline now operates 83 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft across its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan.

    • Deliveries of 120 new aircraft are scheduled to begin by the end of 2025.

    • In the first half of 2025 alone, Air Arabia launched 13 new routes.

  • Air Arabia is also part of a consortium with Nesma Group and KUN Holding, which won approval from Saudi Arabia’s GACA to establish a new low-cost airline at King Fahd International Airport, Dammam, expected to begin operations in 2026.

Requirements:

  • Captains – A320 type-rated, 4,000+ total hours, 800+ A320 hours, ICAO ATPL, Class 1 medical, current on Airbus FBW within 12 months, maximum age 60.

  • First Officers – A320 type-rated, 4,000+ total hours, 800+ A320 hours, ICAO ATPL or Frozen ATPL, Class 1 medical, current on Airbus FBW within 12 months, maximum age 45.

About Air Arabia
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sharjah, Air Arabia is the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa. The airline connects over 170 destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, operating from hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan. Air Arabia continues to expand its fleet, network, and training pipeline to meet growing global demand for affordable air travel.

Source: Air Arabia

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Airworks Aviation’s 2nd Batch of Cebu Pacific Cadets Reach 100-Hour Flight Training Milestone

Cebu, Philippines – Airworks Aviation Academy, one of the leading flight schools in the Philippines and the region, has announced that Batch 2 of the Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program has successfully reached the 100-hour flight training milestone.

In June 2024 Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, announced that it was partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for its Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

Source: Airworks Aviation

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Flight School Software Solution Provider FlightLogger Launches Redesigned Website in 2025

Denmark – FlightLogger, a global provider of flight training management software, has unveiled its redesigned website, offering a streamlined and modernized digital platform for flight schools and training organizations.

  • The new website emphasizes faster navigation, role-specific solutions, and improved accessibility, aligning with the company’s focus on simplifying daily operations for training providers.

  • Key updates include:

    • Simplified navigation for easier access to features.

    • Dedicated solutions tailored to different roles, from compliance managers to dispatch teams.

    • Enhanced insights into tools that support scheduling, compliance, and student progress tracking.

  • FlightLogger’s software is already trusted by more than 210 flight training organizations across 50 countries, serving flight schools, universities, and airlines worldwide.

  • FlightLogger was created in 2010 to solve inefficiencies within flight schools.

  • The platform integrates planning, student tracking, documentation, compliance, and aircraft management into one system.

  • Enables schools to:

    • Save 20+ administrative hours per month

    • Maintain 100% audit readiness

    • Maximize aircraft availability

    • Scale operations without proportional increases in overhead

  • Empowers instructors by reducing non-billable admin time.

  • Provides maintenance teams with intuitive tools to reduce downtime.

  • Enhances overall operational efficiency and compliance assurance.

Source: FlightLogger

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