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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Highlights Growth Plans

Middle East and Europe – Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) – a holding group with pilot training offering subsidiaries, shared insights on the company’s long-term training vision, expansion plans, and the challenges of building structured aviation education pipelines during a recent media interview.

  • Current flight training bases/partnerships: Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and later this year in the United Arab Emirates

  • Expansion plans:

    • 5th flying base to open in Portugal in 2026 to serve Western Europe and North Africa.

    • New base planned in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2027

  • University partnerships:

    • First milestone partnership signed with Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

    • Additional agreements underway in Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, and Cyprus, with plans to scale globally to 32 ground school bases by 2030.

    • Students will complete initial ground school at partner universities before transitioning to IAE’s flight bases, merging professional training with academic diplomas in aviation management.

Statements:

  • “Every time we open a new base, it’s because the previous one reached full capacity, and we’ve saturated the space and can’t take more students. That demand pushes us to open new regions.” shared Mr Mehyou.
  • In regards to University partnership’s he mentions “The second partnership will be announced next month in Iraq, followed in Lebanon, the UAE, and Cyprus.“

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy

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Acron Aviation Signs Multi-year Pilot Training Agreement with Centrum Air and My Freighter

Uzbekistan & Thailand – global pilot training group Acron Aviation announced the signing of a multi-year pilot training agreement with carrier My Freighter, an Uzbekistan-based cargo airline that also operate charter flights and passenger services as Centrum Air.

The contract will run until the end of May 2027 and will see My Freighter take advantage of Acron Aviation’s Level D Full Flight Simulator devices for its advanced pilot training.

Under the agreement, training will be delivered primarily at Acron Aviation’s state-of-the-art Bangkok Training Center, with an option for additional capacity to be provided at the company’s London Training Center. The comprehensive program will ensure that My Freighter, and Centrum Air, pilots receive world-class training aligned with international safety and operational standards.

Statements:

  • David Coward, SVP & GM Training Services, Acron Aviation said: “This agreement reflects our commitment to building long-term partnerships that strengthen pilot training capabilities in Central Asia.” Coward continued, “by working closely with My Freighter, we are proud to support the continued growth of not just the airline, but Uzbekistan’s aviation industry and the emerging ‘Air Freight Silk Road’.”
  • Eldar Khamdeev, Deputy General Director for Flight Operations at My Freighter and Centrum Air, said: “For us, this agreement is not just about access to world-class simulators, it is an investment in the professional growth of our pilots and the long-term safety of our operations. By partnering with Acron Aviation, we ensure that our crews are trained to the highest international standards, which will directly support the expansion of both My Freighter and Centrum Air across new markets and routes.”

Source: Acron Aviation

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Global Operator of Pilot Training Centres Ansett Aviation Training Strengthens Pacific Industry Commitment at 2025 Australian Aviation Summit

Australia – headquartered global operator of pilot simulator training centres since the mid 1980s, Ansett Aviation Training (AAT), reinforced its commitment to supporting the aviation sector’s growth and resilience at the 2025 Australian Aviation Summit in Sydney.

The Summit brought together aviation leaders from across Australia and the Asia-Pacific to address pressing challenges such as supply chain disruption, workforce shortages, and the adoption of new technologies. AAT was among the leading organisations contributing to discussions on how advanced simulation solutions underpin the development of pilots and aviation professionals.

“At Ansett Aviation Training, we are committed to supporting the industry through world-class aviation training solutions. The Summit reinforced that our collective ability to overcome talent shortages, embrace technological advancements, and maintain the highest safety standards will shape the future of Australian aviation. We are proud to play a leading role in that journey,” stated Ansett Aviation Training Group CEO Mark Delany.

Ansett Aviation Training’s global pilot training center network operators over 30 full flight simulators across 6 different training centres. Its headquarters are located at Tullamarine International Airport in Melbourne, Australia with two additional training centres in Australia and three international ones in Milan, Italy, Taipei, Taiwan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Welcomes 10th Simulator in Paris

Paris, France – Simaero, a global provider of full‑flight simulator pilot training and simulation engineering solutions, has announced the arrival of its tenth full‑flight simulator at its Paris‑CDG Training Center—an Airbus A320 CEO/NEO simulator—further enhancing its training offering for Airbus operators.

  • The new device is Simaero’s first A320neo-capable full-flight simulator at Paris‑CDG, complementing its existing fleet of nine full‑flight simulators.

  • Assembly is being managed in-house by Simaero’s technical and engineering teams, with certification by the French DGAC expected in the coming months.

  • The simulator is anticipated to be operational by Q4 2025 and is already open for early training slot planning.

  • This milestone follows the opening of Simaero’s new training center at Paris CDG in April 2025, where the simulator will be co-located with an A350 full‑flight simulator.

In June 2025, Simaero announced the upcoming arrival of a brand-new A320 CEO/NEO Full-Flight Simulator (FFS), manufactured by China Simulation Sciences Co., Ltd. (CSS).

Source: Simaero

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Management Software Solution Provider Flightlogger Welcomes New South African Client – ALT Academy

South Africa – ALT Academy, a pilot training group and full flight simulator training center based at O. R. Tambo International Airport, has significantly expanded access to EASA-standard pilot training and certification in South Africa through a strategic partnership with Easy Pilot. In addition it has adopted FlightLogger’s digital training management platform.

  • In July 2025, ALT Academy partnered with Easy Pilot to open South Africa’s second EASA exam centre at its Johannesburg campus, adding to the existing Grand Central location.

  • The academy is also preparing to launch access to a certified A320 Full Flight Simulator by October 2025—enhancing its ability to deliver complete, localised EASA training pipelines.

  • With FlightLogger integrated across operations since early 2025, ALT Academy now offers:

    • Streamlined scheduling, records, and compliance tracking

    • Scalable, cloud-based management of curriculum delivery and cadet progress

    • Standardised operational oversight across campuses

Source: FlightLogger

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider Highlights Competitive Edge of VR in Procedure Training

Denmark – VRpilot, a leader in virtual reality-based pilot training tools, has released a comparative overview highlighting the advantages of VR over traditional procedure training tools. The evaluation underscores why an increasing number of airlines are adopting VR for cockpit familiarization and procedural training.

  • The comparison benchmarks VR systems against Part-Task Trainers (PTTs), static cockpit posters, and traditional Computer-Based Training (CBT).

  • VR was the only platform to fully support:

    • Training guidance

    • Muscle memory development

    • Training feedback

    • Immersive visuals and sound

    • Enclosed cockpit-like environment

    • Accurate control positioning

    • Virtual crewmember interaction for self-study

    • Remote training and company SOP references

    • Data capture for training analytics

    • Portability and cost-effectiveness

  • In contrast, PTTs and static trainers scored significantly lower, especially in areas such as feedback, portability, and SOP integration.

  • VRpilot emphasizes that selecting the right training medium impacts safety, learning efficiency, and operational readiness.

Source: VRpilot

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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider VRpilot Gains Momentum in 2025 with Numerous Airline and Training Center Clients

Global – VRpilot, a developer of virtual reality (VR) training platforms for aviation, has announced a series of new customer partnerships over the past year, highlighting its expanding role in the global pilot training ecosystem.

  • Among the latest organizations to adopt VRpilot’s VRflow training solution are:

    • Qantas Airways (Australia)

    • SAS – Scandinavian Airlines (Denmark/Sweden/Norway)

    • TrainingAir (Denmark)

    • Finnish Aviation Academy (Finland)

    • OATC – Omni Aviation Training Center (Portugal)

    • Sky Wings Aviation Ltd (Canada)

  • VRpilot’s VRflow platform is designed to replicate aircraft cockpit procedures in an immersive training environment, allowing students to practice flows, checklists, and procedures outside of traditional simulators.

  • The solution is increasingly being adopted by airlines and flight training organizations (FTOs) to improve knowledge retention, cost efficiency, and training scalability.

Source: VRpilot

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