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FTEJerez Seeking to Expand 2025 Instructor Team to Support Increasing UK Pilot Training Demand

Spain – FTEJerez, one of Europe’s most established flight training academies, has announced recruitment for additional UK CAA Flight Instructors in response to growing demand from UK cadets enrolled in its integrated training programmes.

  • The new positions will support the academy’s expanding UK CAA and EASA training operations, which have seen a steady rise in enrolments from British self-sponsored and airline-sponsored cadets.

  • Selected instructors will operate FTEJerez’s fleet of Piper PA-28 Archers and Warriors as well as Diamond DA42 aircraft, conducting ab initio and advanced multi-engine training from the academy’s campus in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia.

  • FTEJerez offers competitive employment packages, sponsorship for required ratings, and work permit assistance for non-EU residents.

  • The academy highlights its comprehensive training environment, combining more than 300 days of flyable weather annually with state-of-the-art facilities, a full residential campus, and airline-standard operational procedures.

  • With over 30 years of experience and more than 2,000 airline pilot graduates, FTEJerez continues to train cadets for major carriers including British Airways, Aer Lingus, easyJet, Iberia, Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, and Air Europa Express.

  • This follows FTEJerez earlier this year opening a new campus in the United Kingdom, as reported by AFM here. The Oxford base is intended to support BA cadets and self-sponsored trainees pursuing a UK or dual (EASA/UK) licence.

For more information and to apply, kindly navigate to FTE Jerez career website found here.

Source: FTEJerez

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Bristell to Showcase B23 IFR Aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025

United Arab Emirates – Czech aircraft manufacturer Bristell has announced its participation in the upcoming Dubai Airshow 2025, where it will showcase the Bristell B23 IFR, a modern light aircraft designed for both private and training use. The company will also introduce Aviation Home, its newly appointed Qatar-based dealer, marking an expansion of Bristell’s presence in the Middle East aviation training and general aviation markets.

The B23 IFR, certified under EASA CS-23, is optimized for flight training and IFR instruction, making it suitable for flight schools and private owners seeking advanced training aircraft options.

Source: Bristell

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Bell Textron Appoints Tangmere Aircraft Sales as Authorized Twin‑Engine Sales Partner for UK & Ireland

Global – Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, has appointed Tangmere Aircraft Sales as its authorised sales representative for the UK and Ireland markets for select twin-engine helicopter models.

  • Bell has designated Tangmere Aircraft Sales to represent the Bell 429, SUBARU Bell 412EPX, and Bell 525 platforms across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

  • Robin Wendling (Managing Director, Europe, Bell) said: “Bell is looking forward to working closely with Tangmere Aircraft Sales to increase Bell’s twin‑engine offerings and continue to bring those advanced capabilities to customers in key markets.”

  • Will Fanshawe, Director at Tangmere Aircraft Sales, added: “We are very excited to be reintroducing Bell’s twin‑engine product line to owners and operators across the UK and Ireland. Bell helicopters combine exceptional performance, proven reliability and operational efficiency that align closely with the evolving needs of this market.”

  • Tangmere Aircraft Sales will provide authorised services including aircraft demonstration flights and market promotion of Bell’s rotary‑wing solutions in the UK and Ireland.

Source: Bell Textron

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Air Canada & CAE Open Applications for 7th Edition of Women‑in‑Aviation Scholarship

Canada – Air Canada and CAE have opened applications for the seventh edition of the Captain  Judy  Cameron  Scholarship, targeting Canadian women pursuing careers as commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers.

  • Up to eight scholarships will be awarded for 2026.

  • Four of these will go to aspiring commercial pilots who will become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors.

  • Applications opened on Nov. 1, 2025.

  • Past recipients have advanced to roles including Captain and First Officer at regional carriers, air ambulance pilots, and First Officers with major airlines.

  • According to Air Canada, the scholarship is part of its strategy to develop and support the next generation of aviation professionals.

  • CAE emphasises that North America will need around 60,000 new commercial pilots by 2034, underscoring the urgency of talent development in the sector.

Statements

  • “As applications open for the seventh year of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarships, it is exciting to see the progress of past recipients. From a Captain and First Officer at Jazz Aviation (Air Canada Express), to air ambulance, corporate, and charter pilots, as well as First Officers with major airlines, these women are turning their aviation dreams into reality, thanks to the support of Air Canada and CAE. Meeting the newest scholarship recipients at the Northern Lights Gala earlier this month was inspiring. Each of them is not only excelling in their training but also giving back. They are mentoring, volunteering, and encouraging other women to follow their own paths in aviation. I look forward to celebrating their future accomplishments.” – Judy Cameron, Boeing 777 Captain at Air Canada (retired), and Director, Northern Lights Aero Foundation

  • “With 60,000 new commercial pilots needed in North America by 2034, there’s never been a more exciting time to inspire young women to take flight. At CAE, we’re passionate about opening doors and building confidence through our Women in Flight program and initiatives like the Captain Judy Scholarship. These scholarship recipients aren’t just future pilots — they’re trailblazers and role models, showing girls everywhere that the sky is theirs to reach.” – Marie‑Christine Cloutier, CAE Vice‑President, Performance, Strategy & Marketing

  • “All of us at Air Canada are proud to support this scholarship and of the career successes we are seeing past recipients achieve. The Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship is a vital part of the work being done to develop and support the next generation of aviation professionals. We look forward to seeing their continued progression in this exciting profession.” – Murray Strom, Senior Vice‑President Flight Operations & Maintenance, Air Canada

Source: Air Canada
Photo Credit: Air Canada

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Airbus Signs Korean Air as New A350F Customer via Conversion of 7 Aircraft in Orderbook

South Korea – Airbus has announced that Korean Air will convert seven of its existing A350‑1000 passenger aircraft orders to the all‑new A350F freighter, making Korean Air a new customer for the type.

  • The A350F is described as the only “all‑new large freighter” under development, and Korean Air’s selection is singled out by Airbus as a “very significant endorsement of the aircraft’s unique capabilities.”

  • As of the end of September 2025, the A350 family had accumulated 1,445 orders from 63 customers, including 65 for the A350F from 10 cargo carriers and one lessor.

  • Korean Air’s adjusted order book for the A350 family now stands at: 20 A350‑1000s, 7 A350Fs and 6 A350‑900s.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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