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Saudia Academy Teams Up with Leading Firms to Build New Aviation Training Hub in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia – Saudia Academy, the aviation training arm and full flight simulator training center of the Kingdom’s national carrier Saudia, has announced two strategic collaborations to support the development of its new aviation training complex in Riyadh. Partnering with Takamul PMC and Elkhereiji, the Academy aims to create a world-class training environment aligned with national development goals.

Takamul PMC will lead the design management of the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy building, while Elkhereiji will deliver engineering design consultancy for the broader Saudia Academy Training Complex.

In February Saudia Academy had shared that it had commenced construction on a new aviation training center in Riyadh. The announcement made at the Arab Aviation Summit highlighted that the facility is designed to expand Saudi Arabia’s pilot training capabilities in response to growing regional demand.

  • Phase One of the training center will feature eight full-flight simulator bays, providing hands-on training for multiple aircraft types, including Airbus and Boeing models.
  • The facility is expected to be operational by Q1 2026, marking a significant expansion beyond Saudia Academy’s existing Jeddah-based training center.
  • The development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to position the Kingdom as a global aviation hub through investments in infrastructure, airline capacity, and workforce development.

Source: Saudia Academy
Photo Credit: Saudia Academy

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PilExOS Introduces First Checkride Automation Platform for Examiners and Flight Schools

USA – PilExOS, the world’s first web-based platform dedicated to automating Pilot Examiner operations, has launched with a goal to improve the efficiency, transparency, and safety of checkrides across the pilot training ecosystem. The platform is designed to streamline examiner workflows and provide centralized coordination between examiners, flight schools, and applicants.

  • PilExOS introduces the first all-in-one cloud-based platform specifically for Pilot Examiners, automating daily operations such as checkride scheduling, documentation, location tracking, and examiner recurrency management.

  • The platform eliminates the manual and fragmented nature of current examiner management tools, aiming to reduce exam backlogs and improve accessibility.

  • Flight schools benefit from simplified examiner search tools and real-time visibility into examiner availability, helping align student completion timelines with checkride booking.

  • Applicants can use PilExOS to locate and request checkrides from examiners within their region or those willing to travel. Transparency on examiner availability improves planning and reduces uncertainty in the certification process.

  • The platform includes robust automation features such as:

    • ACS Plan of Action builder

    • Pre-populated documentation

    • Virtual waitlists

    • Communication portals for all parties

  • Notifications and tracking tools are integrated to ensure applicants, instructors, and examiners are aligned throughout the certification process.

Source: PilExOS

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CAE Vienna Hosts Diplomats as Europe’s First Global 7500 Simulator Goes Live

Vienna, Austria – Global aviation training provider CAE has officially hosted Canadian and Austrian dignitaries at its new CAE Vienna Training Center, including Canadian Ambassador to Austria, H.E. Troy Lulashnyk, and representatives from the Austrian Ministry of Defence. The visit coincided with recent operational milestones at the center, which now houses Europe’s first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) as part of a broader expansion of business aviation training infrastructure in Central Europe.

  • CAE Vienna is the company’s first business aviation training center in Central Europe, having welcomed its first customers in April 2025.

  • The site currently operates a Gulfstream G550 simulator and Europe’s first Global 7500 FFS.

  • Additional full-flight simulators to be deployed include:

    • Bombardier Global Vision and Embraer Phenom 100/300 simulators (summer 2025)

    • Bombardier Challenger 3500 (October 2025)

    • Pilatus PC-24 (second half of 2026)

  • Once fully developed, the 8,000 sq. ft facility will host up to nine simulators.

  • The new center supports growing demand for business aviation training in Europe and provides increased simulator access for operators flying long-range and super-midsize jets.

Source: CAE Vienna (Meaghan Reeve)

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CAE Highlights 2025 Type Rating Offering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Training Center

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – global aviation and pilot training solution provider has highlighted that it is offering type rating training courses for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 NG/MAX from its UAE training center.

CAE operates a number of full flight simulator training centers in Dubai including:

Source: CAE

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