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CAE Signs Agreement with Saab for GlobalEye Training Platforms

Global – CAE and Saab have signed a worldwide cooperation agreement that positions CAE as Saab’s preferred training and simulation supplier for its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) platform and selected Saab programmes. The agreement also includes a Canada-specific partnership to jointly pursue Canada’s AEW&C requirement, signalling a significant expansion of AEW&C training capability anchored in the Canadian defence-industrial ecosystem.

  • Under the global agreement, CAE will develop and deliver simulation-based training solutions for Saab’s international GlobalEye campaigns and other AEW&C platforms.

  • CAE’s contribution includes flight training devices, integrated mission-training platforms, and a digital training ecosystem replicating real-world operational complexity for aircrew, mission specialists, and technicians.

  • Saab highlighted that CAE’s involvement will support long-term operational readiness for GlobalEye users worldwide as demand for advanced AEW&C capability accelerates.

  • The partnership leverages CAE’s extensive training-centre network to deliver pilot and maintenance training, reinforcing mission competency across AEW&C fleets globally.

Statements

  • “The agreement between Saab and CAE sets the stage for a global AEW&C training franchise anchored in Canada… Today’s announcement responds to an evolving geopolitical landscape that demands stronger, integrated partnerships.” Matt Bromberg, President & CEO, CAE

  • “This partnership strengthens our commitment to GlobalEye customers and reinforces our strategy to deliver world-leading airborne early warning capabilities with best-in-class training.” Micael Johansson, President & CEO, Saab

Source: CAE

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Intercontinental Aviation Academy Expands in Europe with Plans for New Portugal Training Base

Portugal – Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) has announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art, sustainability-focused aviation academy in Ponte de Sor, following the signing of a major investment agreement during Day 4 of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The project, planning an up to Euro 4 million investment, marks FlyIAA’s first dedicated training base in Portugal and strengthens the organisation’s expanding network of international aviation-training centres.

  • The academy will span 4,000 square metres within the Ponte de Sor Municipal Aerodrome, home to the region’s established Aeronautical Cluster.

  • Designed to become Europe’s most sustainable flight-training academy, the facility will integrate environmentally responsible infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly operational practices.

  • Training will follow FlyIAA’s global standards of excellence, aligned with EASA, GCAA and ICAO frameworks, and delivered using modern equipment, advanced simulation and international best-practice methodologies.

  • The agreement was signed by Rogério Alves, Mayor of Ponte de Sor, and Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Chairman of FlyIAA Global, marking a strategic milestone in Portugal’s aviation-sector growth and FlyIAA’s wider European expansion.

Statements

  • “This investment in Ponte de Sor not only strengthens the aviation sector in Portugal but also reinforces our commitment to sustainability and innovation in pilot and aviation professional training.” Rogério Alves, Mayor of Ponte de Sor.

  • “We are excited to bring to Portugal a center of aviation training that is excellent, sustainable, and innovative, and that will train the future aviation professionals.” Captain Wissam Mehyou, Chairman, FlyIAA Global.

Source: IAA

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Simaero Offers Airline Assessment Preparation Training at Global Simulator Centres

Global – Simaero, a global operator of full-flight simulator pilot training centers, has highlighted its Airline Assessment Preparation offering, designed to support newly qualified and current pilots preparing for airline assessment processes. The program is structured to help candidates apply their technical skills and core competencies under assessment conditions, a key requirement for airline selection and type-rated pilot hiring.

  • Pilots train in a full-flight simulator, allowing them to rehearse airline-style assessment profiles in a realistic and high-fidelity environment.

  • Sessions are conducted one-on-one with an instructor, providing tailored feedback and targeted improvement areas specific to each pilot’s performance.

  • Training includes real-world airline assessment scenarios, helping pilots build confidence, situational awareness and competency-based behaviours expected by operators.

  • The service is aimed at pilots who have recently completed type ratings as well as those seeking a structured refresher before interview or simulator evaluations.

Source: Simaero

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Oman Aviation Academy Announces the Appointment of Adil Bin Hamood Al Hasani as CEO

Oman – Oman Aviation Academy (OAA) has announced the appointment of Adil Bin Hamood Al Hasani as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership transition for the Sultanate’s only flight training organisation.

Last month OAA, based in Sohar, marked the start of a new training cycle with the induction of Batch 013, officially welcoming a fresh group of cadets under both EASA and CAA Oman pathways. This milestone underscores OAA’s continuing expansion as a dual-approval pilot training provider in the region. The batch consists of almost 20 students.

Oman Aviation Academy had received ATO EASA certification in February 2024.

Source: Oman Aviation Academy

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New UAE Based Flight Training Academy Announces Second Base (Al Ain) Plan for 2026

United Arab Emirates – Intercontinental Aviation Academy UAE (IAA UAE), the global headquarters of the FlyIAA network, has announced an expansion of its upcoming national training infrastructure with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Emirates Falcon Air Strip during the Dubai Airshow 2025. The agreement will seek to establish a second operational base in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, significantly increasing the Academy’s training capacity which is set to begin in Ras Al Khaimah.

  • Operations at the new Al Ain base are scheduled to begin in February 2026, coinciding with the arrival of IAA’s new Diamond Aircraft fleet, which will enter service in early 2026.

  • The expansion will give IAA UAE two fully operational UAE training bases — Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Al Ain

  • Recent strong student intake prompted IAA to target a second base

Source: IAA

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UAE-based Pilot Training Organization Pier Seven Aviation Partners with Wefly 7 Aviation

United Arab Emirates – Pier Seven Aviation, a full flight simulator training center and Approved Training Organization (ATO), has signed an MoU with Wefly7 Aviation to launch a new unmanned-aircraft pilot-training framework in support of autonomous air-cargo operations planned to commence from Dubai in 2027. The partnership marks a significant step toward integrating UAS-based air-cargo solutions into the region’s aviation ecosystem.

  • The collaboration aims to develop comprehensive UAS pilot-training programmes aligned with regulatory requirements set by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and ICAO’s international UAS guidelines.

  • Under the MoU, Pier Seven Aviation will leverage its established training infrastructure—traditionally focused on full-flight simulator programmes for commercial airlines—to expand into the unmanned aviation sector.

  • Wefly7 Aviation, which is preparing for the launch of autonomous cargo services from Dubai in 2027, will collaborate on curriculum development, operational-readiness standards, and pilot-competency requirements tailored specifically for unmanned cargo systems.

The MoU was signed by Capt. Abhishek Nadkarni, CEO and Accountable Manager of Pier Seven Aviation, alongside Shahbaz Zahoor, Head of Sales, and Mr. Ali Al Ameemi, CEO and Vice Chairman of Wefly7 Aviation. The ceremony took place in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Rashid Saeed Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum and Jaideep Mirchandani, Chairman of Pier Seven and Sky One Group.

Pier Seven Aviation operates a fleet of six dynamic simulators, including the A320 NEO, A320 CEO, B737 CL, B737 NG, and B747.

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
Photo Credit: Pier Seven Aviation

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ATR Hosts Second Pilot-Cadet Immersion Program at Toulouse Training Centre

France – ATR has hosted its second dedicated pilot-career immersion programme at its headquarters and training centre, welcoming 20 flight-student cadets for an in-depth introduction to ATR aircraft operations, regional-aviation careers, and the ATR training environment. The event reflects ATR’s continued commitment to supporting future pilots and promoting regional-airline operations worldwide.

  • Cadets participated in expert-led workshops delivered by ATR’s training and product teams, including sessions with Captain Hervé Barthe (Head of Flight Training), Nicolas Monclus (Training & Offer Manager), Philippe Perrier (Head of Ground Instructors), and Patrice Morello (ATR Product Marketing).

  • The programme introduced cadets to the unique operating characteristics of ATR aircraft, the dynamics of the global regional-aviation market, and the breadth of career pathways available to future pilots.

  • Participants experienced a full-flight simulator session as part of an immersive exposure to ATR’s training ecosystem, supported by ATR’s instructional and technical teams.

Statements

  • “We, Captain Herve Barthe (Head of Flight Training), Nicolas Monclus (Training and offer Manager, Philippe Perrier (Head of Ground Instructor) and Patrice Morello (ATR Product Marketing) have welcome to our ATR headquarter and training center a new group of Flight student cadet from ATPL to really advance flying phases of their pilot training.” shared Dimitri Boursy, International Aviation Services Sales & Contract Director at ATR.

Source: ATR (Dimitri Boursy)

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