North Carolina, United States – Elite Flight Academy has partnered with Stratus Financial to offer customized financing solutions for aspiring pilots.
Stratus Financial specializes in aviation-specific financing, offering:
Tailored loan packages for pilot training
Flexible terms designed with student aviators in mind
Supportive services that extend beyond funding
Source: Elite Flight Academy
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – based full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation has completed another Boeing B737NG type rating batch (batch 3) for Oman Air in May 2025.
“Congratulations to the talented Oman Air Pilots on successfully completing their B737NG Type Rating with us at Pier Seven Aviation.” shared Shahbaz Zahoor, Regional Sales & Business Development Manager at Pier Seven Aviation.
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
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Rome, Italy – Aeroitalia Aviation Academy has officially launched its new website, offering a comprehensive overview of its training programs, instructional standards, and academy values. The offering includes:
In April, Aeroitalia had appointed Captain Antonio Chialastri as the new CEO of the Aeroitalia Aviation Academy as of April 2025.
Aeroitalia currently operates: 10 B737, 2 ATR72 and 2 ERJ.
Check out the new website here.
Source: Aeroitalia Aviation Academy
Oslo, Norway – In a recent insight published by aviation recruitment and staffing firm AAP Aviation on the topic of future pilot shortage, the organization called for financially accessible, inclusive pilot training pathways. It states
Structured programs, like fully funded or job-guaranteed cadet schemes, are essential to building a resilient and diverse pilot workforce. These programs address both the financial barriers and the career uncertainty that discourage potential candidates from entering the profession.
Airlines leading with long-term investment in training are already seeing results. For example:
Wizz Air’s “She Can Fly” offers a fully funded cadet program for women, combining financial support, mentorship, and visibility, while advancing both workforce and diversity goals
Iberia and Emirates have implemented cadet pathways that blend partial funding with job placement guarantees or in-house academies
Icelandair’s cadet program, developed in partnership with AAP Aviation and Pilot Flight Academy, reflects a targeted, high-standard selection process; notably, 40% of candidates selected in 2023 were women
Source: AAP Aviation
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Spain– Barcelona Flight School, based at the Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell, announced on May 29, 2025, a formal partnership with Fundació Tallers | Inclusió Laboral. The collaboration aims to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and bolster the inclusive growth of the region’s aviation industry.
The announcement was made during a signing ceremony at the Aeroclub’s Sabadell facilities, marking the culmination of a successful working relationship developed through the Labour Insertion Service (SIL).
This strategic alliance aligns with the broader development of the Barcelona-Sabadell Aeronautical Hub, envisioned as a future-facing innovation and employment zone within Catalonia’s aviation landscape.
Barcelona Flight School Director Cristina Biosca emphasized the significance of linking aviation education and training with social inclusion, stating the school’s commitment to being a driver of both industry advancement and community equity.
The initiative connects educational efforts with tangible workforce development, targeting local municipalities such as Barberà del Vallès and Badia del Vallès.
Key figures from the public and private sectors lent support to the launch, including:
Ricard Matas, General Manager, Fundació Tallers
Montserrat Sarrión, Ajuntament De Barbera Del Valles
Marga Garcia, Barberà Promoció
Dora Hernández, AEOAS (Sabadell Airport Business Association)
About Barcelona Flight School
Barcelona Flight School, located at Aeroclub Barcelona-Sabadell, is Spain’s premier professional pilot training institution. With a global reputation for excellence, the school offers integrated flight training programs certified by EASA and ICAO. It plays a critical role in shaping the next generation of airline and private pilots, while contributing actively to the Barcelona-Sabadell Aeronautical Hub.
Source: Barcelona Flight School
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