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Spanish Flight Training Group FTEJerez Hosts Volotea for On-Campus Pilot Recruitment in 2025

Jerez, Spain – FTEJerez welcomed airline partner Volotea to its campus last week for a dedicated three-day pilot recruitment event. Organised by the academy’s Career Service department, the visit reflects the airline’s continued confidence in the quality and professionalism of FTEJerez graduates.

In 2023 Volotea and FTEJerez had announced a new edition of their airline cadet programme: Volotea MAPS (Mentored Airline Pilot Scheme), with the objective of selecting and training the best candidates with a view to them commencing training with Jerez and subsequently joining the airline’s A320 fleet.

About Volotea
Volotea is a Spanish low-cost airline based in Barcelona. The airline operates across Europe, connecting mid-sized cities, and has a strong reputation for providing career opportunities for newly trained pilots.

Source: FTEJerez
Photo Credit: FTEJerez

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Allegiant Selects Flightscape as Next-Generation Airline Operations Platform to Support Growth

USA – CAE announced that it has signed a long-term contract with Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) which will allow the airline to transform its operational intelligence and performance by using Flightscape – Powered by CAE. Flightscape is a data-driven platform that enables airlines to effectively manage operations, adapt seamlessly to challenges and mitigate disruptions, optimizing efficiency and costs, even in the most complex and time-sensitive situations. Allegiant has selected the Crew Management and Operations Management modules, and implementation of these two next-generation solutions has already begun.

“We are excited to partner with CAE and know Flightscape will be a valuable platform to optimize our operational efficiency,” said Tyler Hollingsworth, Allegiant COO. “Integrating this new technology equips our teams with richer data and insights that help minimize travel disruptions for our customers. Flightscape will enhance our customer experience as we continue to provide safe and reliable air service.”

“We are thrilled about this partnership with Allegiant and extremely proud to be supporting their growth with Flightscape’s next-generation solutions,” explained Pascal Grenier, Division President, Flightscape. “Over the past three years, CAE has invested in its airline operations platform: growing the offering, developing innovative products, enhancing customer service, forging new partnerships, and improving processes and technology. We are very excited to offer airlines around the world, like Allegiant, a fully integrated system with the very latest technology to help improve profitability and operate more efficiently, allowing them to stay ahead of the curve.”

About Flightscape
Flightscape is built on a modular architecture enabling airlines to deploy the solutions they need for operations control, crew management, flight management, airport management and in-flight service management. Modules can be deployed independently or together as part of a unified system. In addition to the five modules, Flightscape’s Unified Task Board offers a centralized, role-specific dashboard that integrates data from multiple Operations Control Centre (OCC) systems to streamline critical decision-making and boost operational efficiency during time-critical situations. It generates legal, cost-effective solutions for disruption scenarios for common and complex day-of-operations challenges for any of the linked solutions – all in real-time. Delivered as a cloud-based SaaS, Flightscape provides a more agile, cost-effective, and future-proof solution than proprietary software, ensuring continuous access to the latest features, security updates, and regulatory compliance without manual intervention. The system integrates easily with existing tools via secure Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and its architecture adapts to evolving technologies, making it a long-term, low-risk investment for modern airline operations.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: Allegiant

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UK’s Leading Edge Aviation Reports 98 Percent Graduate Placement Rate with Airlines

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, reports that 98% of its graduates secure airline roles within six months of completing their training. With an expanding global alumni network and direct ties to top-tier carriers, the academy continues to position its cadets for success.

  • Over 400 pilots have graduated from Leading Edge Aviation and are now flying for more than 25 international airlines.

  • The academy’s structured training pathways and career services help ensure rapid job placement for graduates.

  • Leading airline partnerships include Wizz Air, Jet2, TUI, British Airways, and others, providing students with direct entry programmes and tailored recruitment support.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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Private-Radar and Aeroplanned Announce API Integration to Improve Training Visibility and Planning

Global – Private-Radar, a leading provider of Flight School Management Software and Aircraft Tracking Solutions, and Aeroplanned, a specialised aviation planning platform, are pleased to announce a new API integration that strengthens data connectivity between their platforms.

This new integration makes it easier for mutual customers to update student progress from Private-Radar into Aeroplanned, reducing manual effort and allowing training plans to be recalibrated more frequently. In the fast-moving world of flight training, where plans often need to shift quickly, this simpler, more automated process helps flight schools respond more swiftly to real-world changes. It improves accuracy and keeps planning aligned with what is actually happening across their operations.

Aeroplanned sets the training vision by forecasting needs, identifying future bottlenecks, and planning resources accordingly. Private-Radar’s Flight School Management System streamlines operational needs—from scheduling and flight recording to student progress tracking, maintenance, safety management, billing, and invoicing. Together, the platforms provide flight schools with an accurate view of current operations, as well as long-term future needs, enabling smarter and more proactive planning decisions.

The integration is now available for all Private-Radar partners who use Aeroplanned.

Statements:

  • Prisque Lemble, CEO and Founder, Private-Radar: “At Private-Radar, we are committed to enhancing the efficiency of flight training organisations. Our API integration with Aeroplanned provides partners with a way to optimise planning and training—helping flight schools operate more intelligently and train students more effectively.”
  • Jen Liddle, CEO, Aeroplanned: “We are excited to be working with Private-Radar to support our shared customers in connecting planning with daily execution. By bringing student progress into Aeroplanned more smoothly, training teams can stay aligned, act more quickly, and keep everything moving forward.”

Source: Private-Radar
Photo Credit: Private-Radar

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Contract with Air Navigator Group, Provider of Fixed & Rotary Wing Aviation Services

Australia – CPaT Global, a leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Air Navigator Group. CPaT will be providing Aircraft Systems and Cabin Crew training for their fleet of ATR aircraft, including the ATR42-500, ATR42-320 Freighter, ATR72-200(F), and ATR72-500.

“CPaT looks forward to providing consistent, high-quality training to Air Navigator Group’s diverse operation,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “We’re proud to support their fleet with flexible courseware that streamlines training for multiple teams under one platform.”

Air Navigator Group stated: “We are thrilled to be upgrading our theory development and delivery capability with CPaT. This step in our evolution represents our commitment to safety, professionalism and quality of service.”

Air Navigator Group is based out of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Source: CPaT Global
Photo Credit: CPaT Global

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of June 2025

Global – In June 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 63 aircraft to 35 customers
    • 12 A220-300
    • 20 A320neo
    • 23 A321neo
    • 1 A330-200
    • 2 A330-900
    • 5 A350-900
  • Secured 203 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 306 aircraft to 65 customers.

In May 2025, Airbus reported 51 aircraft deliveries.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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