Qatar – Qatar Aeronautical Academy and AeroGuard Flight Training Center have signed a collaboration agreement during the 2025 Dubai Airshow to enhance aviation-training and student-development initiatives. The partnership supports Qatar’s growing need for qualified pilots.
Source: Qatar Aeronautical Academy
Saudi Arabia – Riyadh Air has expanded its partnership with CAE through the purchase of two Airbus A321neo 7000XR full-flight simulators, strengthening the airline’s in-house pilot-training capability as it continues its operational ramp-up. The new devices will be installed at Riyadh Air’s training facility in Saudi Arabia and complement the airline’s existing Boeing 787-9 training suite procured from CAE in 2023.
The agreement includes full operations, maintenance, and qualification services provided by CAE, expands on the existing Training Centre Operations (TCOPs) agreement signed in 2023 for the operation of two Boeing 787 FFS.
The A321neo simulators will join two CAE-supplied Boeing 787-9 full-flight simulators and a flight training device (FTD), establishing a comprehensive simulation environment for Riyadh Air’s mixed-fleet pilot training requirements.
Statements
“We are proud to support Riyadh Air with advanced simulation technology and operational expertise to ensure they receive world-class pilot training while ramping up operations.” Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation, CAE.
“These state-of-the-art CAE simulators will form a core pillar of our pilot-training ecosystem, ensuring our pilots are trained to the highest levels of proficiency.” Martin Eiba, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Riyadh Air.
Source: CAE
United Arab Emirates – Fujairah Aviation Academy is advancing its capabilities with the launch of a new integrated training center dedicated to unmanned aircraft operations and maintenance engineering. The initiative aligns with international training standards and marks a significant expansion for one of the UAE’s longest-established aviation training institutions.
The new center will deliver accredited training programs supported by advanced simulation technologies and supervised by highly qualified instructional staff.
The facility will focus on unmanned aircraft control and maintenance engineering, expanding the Academy’s long-standing training portfolio developed over more than three decades in the UAE and greater region.
Source: Fujairah Aviation Academy
Angola – TAAG Angola Airlines has expanded its pilot training programs through a new agreement with Boeing announced at the 2025 Dubai Airshow. The enhanced training cooperation will introduce competency-based, data-informed training scenarios for both cadets and experienced pilots, supporting TAAG’s fleet growth and operational transformation efforts.
Boeing will provide tailored pilot-training solutions aligned with TAAG’s operational requirements, including scenario-based training for new aircraft induction and mission-specific operational profiles.
As part of the expanded services, Boeing will deploy experienced pilots to support TAAG during initial aircraft acceptance flights, start-up operational processes, and early flight monitoring for newly delivered aircraft.
Boeing’s on-the-job instruction and feedback structure is designed to strengthen pilot proficiency and ensure smooth transitions when integrating new aircraft types into TAAG’s fleet, including the airline’s emerging Dreamliner operations.
The partnership forms a core component of TAAG’s ongoing transformation strategy, which emphasises operational efficiency, technical capability, and sustained alignment with international safety standards.
Statements
“This partnership with Boeing represents a central pillar of our Transformation Strategy and strengthens our commitment to an increasingly sustainable and technically robust operation… we ensure that our pilots are fully prepared to operate the new Dreamliner fleet with rigour and efficiency.” Clovis Rosa, Chairman, TAAG Angola Airlines.
“Our pilot training solutions can be tailored to the specific requirements of the TAAG Angola fleet and flight crews, and we will continue to work closely together to ensure successful flights for years to come.” Chris Broom, Vice President, Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services.
Source: Boeing
Kuwait – Acron Aviation has confirmed that Jazeera Airways’ ordered A320neo Reality7e (R7e) Full Flight Simulator will arrive in Kuwait in early 2026, with the device expected to enter training service in the second quarter of the year. The installation will introduce the first R7e simulator to the country, strengthening Jazeera Airways’ in-house pilot-training capabilities as the airline continues to expand its operations.
Source: Acron Aviation
