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Emirates Highlights 2025 Pilot Benefits at Global Recruitment Drive

United Arab Emirates – Emirates has released new insights into its pilot lifestyle and benefits, underlining the airline’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain experienced flight crew as part of its long-term growth strategy.

  • Emirates pilots enjoy a tax-free salary, complemented by comprehensive healthcare coverage.

  • The airline offers extensive travel perks, extending beyond pilots and their immediate family to include friends.

  • Emirates provides ongoing career development opportunities and strong long-term career stability within one of the world’s largest international carriers.

  • Pilots benefit from a cosmopolitan community and international lifestyle, reflecting the airline’s Dubai base and global route network.

The announcement comes as Emirates continues to expand its pilot recruitment efforts to meet future fleet and network growth.

Source: Emirates

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Florida’s Melbourne Flight Training Announces 2025 Appointment for Marketing & Sales Manager

Florida, USA – Melbourne Flight Training (MFT) has promoted Madeline Milne from Marketing Manager to Marketing & Sales Manager. Learn more about Melbourne Flight Training or Milne by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Earlier this year Melbourne Flight Training (MFT), a Part 141 flight school based at Melbourne Orlando International Airport, had further strengthened its position as a leader in multi-engine pilot training following the FAA’s approval of self-examining authority across several of its key training programs.

  • MFT now holds FAA self-examining authority for Instrument Rating, Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) courses.

  • This regulatory milestone enables MFT to conduct in-house checkrides, eliminating delays caused by limited Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) availability.

  • The announcement follows the recent delivery of a brand-new Tecnam P2006T MkII aircraft, expanding MFT’s multi-engine fleet to eight, including five Tecnam P2006Ts.

  • MFT’s Platinum Multi-Engine program now offers accelerated, no-wait multi-engine training with checkride scheduling fully controlled in-house.

Source: Melbourne Flight Training
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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Achieves 65 easyJet Pilot Placements in Past Year

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has announced strong outcomes from its continued partnership with easyJet, with 65 students securing positions at the airline in the past 12 months. Of these, 54 cadets were tagged by easyJet before completing their training, demonstrating the strength of the pathway from training to airline employment.

  • In total, 129 Leading Edge graduates are now employed with easyJet, reinforcing the academy’s role as a key talent pipeline for the carrier.

  • The collaboration between LEAL and easyJet reflects a mutual commitment to excellence in pilot recruitment and training standards.

  • LEAL hosted the easyJet recruitment team at its Oxford campus in recent weeks, continuing the established assessment and selection process for students.

  • The results highlight the importance of integrated career services, with Graduate Services Manager Alistair Smith emphasizing: “It’s always a pleasure to see so many happy people achieving their goals of becoming an airline pilot. Hard work really does pay off! It’s a privilege to share in the success and excitement of our students!”

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has appointed Mike Upson to the role of Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI), entrusting him with oversight of the ground school curriculum and theoretical training. Mr. Upson was formerly Senior Instructor, Project Manager, and Course Developer of Leading Edge Aviation.

Learn more about Leading Edge Aviation and Mr. Upson by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Mike Upson (Leading Edge Aviation)

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Orbit Groundschool Launches APS MCC Program in 2025

Arnhem, Netherlands — Orbit Groundschool proudly announces the launch of its state-of-the-art APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation) program, designed to give aspiring airline pilots the decisive edge in today’s competitive aviation industry.

Unlike conventional MCC courses, the APS MCC program delivers an intensive, hands-on training experience that mirrors a true airline environment. With a strong emphasis on airline-standard procedures, advanced jet handling, and cutting-edge Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques, the course provides a seamless transition from flight school to the right-hand seat of a commercial jet.

Training is conducted by seasoned airline professionals, using a high-fidelity simulator based on a generic medium jet turbofan with Airbus specifications—ensuring a highly realistic and industry-relevant learning experience.

Graduates earn the prestigious APS MCC certificate, fully compliant with EASA requirements and increasingly recognized by leading airlines as the gold standard in multi-crew training.

Adding to its unique value, Orbit Groundschool actively recommends preselected graduates to partner airlines’ recruitment processes—significantly boosting their chances of securing that all-important first airline position.

Orbit Groundschool has recently added a brand new ALSIM ALX flight simulator to its training infrastructure.

About Orbit Groundschool
Founded in 2003, Orbit Groundschool has built a strong reputation as one of Europe’s premier pilot training providers. Fully certified as an EASA FSTD Operator as well Approved Training Organisation (ATO) by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (certificate number NL ATO 25), Orbit is renowned for its personalized approach and tailor-made training solutions, helping aspiring pilots take flight towards their professional careers.

Source: Orbit Groundschool

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Australian Airline to Receive First E190-E2, Replacing Fokker 100 in September 2025

Australia – Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is preparing to introduce its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft this September, marking the first brand-new aircraft to enter the Western Australia charter market in recent times.

  • The E190-E2 will replace Virgin Australia’s aging Fokker 100s, delivering:

    • 30% lower emissions, supporting the airline’s sustainability goals.

    • The quietest performance in its class, enhancing passenger and community experience.

  • The aircraft will strengthen Virgin Australia’s charter operations in Western Australia, a region heavily reliant on aviation for resource sector connectivity.

  • Ahead of entry into service, Virgin Australia’s flight crew, cabin crew, and engineers are undergoing intensive preparation, including simulator training at CAE’s Training Centre in Singapore.

Source: Virgin Australia

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Indian Regulator Proposes Online, On-Demand ATPL Exams in Draft Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam 2025

India – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has indicated plans to introduce significant reforms to the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) examination process, including the potential adoption of online, on-demand testing and the removal of oral examination components.

  • The proposed changes are part of the draft Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2025, which was published on India’s e-Gazette for public comments, with the consultation closing on 19 August 2025.

  • Key proposed reforms include:

    • ATPL exams on-demand (OLODE system): Allowing candidates to schedule and take exams flexibly, similar to the system already in place for CPL exams.

    • Removal of oral examinations: The oral interview component, previously mandated under Section M, Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, would be dispensed with, aligning India with global best practices.

    • Revised written exam format: The exam could remain a 90-mark assessment or be increased to 100 marks, eliminating the need for additional oral scoring.

  • The move follows calls from stakeholders, including Member of Parliament Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who highlighted that oral exams are outdated and contribute to exam backlogs, while also causing disruption for airline pilots who must frequently take leave to attend scheduled tests.

  • In his response to Mr. Rudy, DGCA Director General Faiz Ahmed Kidwai noted that oral exams have been dispensed with in the draft rules and that ATPL exams will “most likely be conducted in the monthly OLODE sessions upon finalization of draft rules.”

  • These changes are expected to:

    • Reduce result backlogs and administrative burdens.

    • Streamline pilot scheduling, easing operational disruptions caused by current rigid exam timetables.

    • Enhance alignment with international licensing systems, where oral components are no longer standard.

  • However, the DGCA stressed that these reforms remain in draft stage and will only be implemented once the final rules are notified.

Source: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

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