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Qatar Airways Group Appoints Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer

Qatar – Qatar Airways Group has announced the appointment of Hamad Ali Al-Khater as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025. He succeeds Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, marking a senior leadership transition at one of the world’s largest long-haul airline groups.

  • Mr. Al-Khater previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport (HIA), where he oversaw operational safety, infrastructure development, strategic expansion, and passenger-experience enhancement.

  • His earlier career includes senior leadership roles at QatarEnergy, where he led business development, deal execution, and major strategic initiatives.

Statements

  • His Excellency Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Chairman of the Qatar Airways Group Board of Directors:
    “Qatar Airways Group extends its appreciation to Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer for his service. As we welcome Mr. Hamad Ali Al-Khater, we look forward to building on the strong foundations and expansive global network of Qatar Airways, anchored by our exceptional team in Qatar and around the world. With this leadership transition, Qatar Airways Group reaffirms its commitment to delivering world-class experiences, reliability, and innovation to travellers around the globe.”

Source: Qatar Airways

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US Flight School Integrates PlaneEnglish’s ARSim into Curriculum to Build Confident ATC Communication Skills

California, USA – Ascent Aviation Academy, an FAA Part 61 flight training provider based at Van Nuys Airport, has integrated the ARSim Aviation Radio Simulator into its training curriculum in partnership with PlaneEnglish, enhancing student readiness in radio communication — one of the most persistent challenges in early flight training. The collaboration reflects a growing emphasis on modern training tools to build real-world skills before students enter the cockpit.

  • ARSim, developed by PlaneEnglish, provides scenario-based ATC communication training, enabling students to practice phraseology, timing, and situational awareness in a controlled, feedback-driven environment.

  • Ascent Aviation Academy’s use of ARSim supports proactive skill development, reducing student anxiety and increasing communication proficiency before in-air instruction.

  • The integration empowers students to take ownership of their learning, enabling more efficient and confident in-flight lessons.

Ascent Aviation Academy states it is Los Angeles’s largest flight training organisation.

Source: PlaneEnglish
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Utah, USA FLT Academy Welcomes 14 New SkyWest Cadets in December 2025 Intake

Utah, USA – FLT Academy, Utah’s largest FAA Part 141 flight training organisation with examining authority, has welcomed a new cohort of 14 SkyWest Airlines cadets as part of its December 2025 intake. The group begins their training under the structured airline pathway program that connects aspiring pilots directly with SkyWest.

FLT Academy currently manages more than 300 students, a fleet of 60 training aircraft, and 65 flight instructors across its Utah training locations.

Source: FLT Academy
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Air India Batch 7 Cadet Program Cadets Begin Ground School in India Ahead of Training at AeroGuard

India & USA — United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which announced in 2024 its selection by Air India as a preferred flight training provider, has shared that the 7th Batch of cadets of the Air India Cadet program have started their initial ground school phase at the Air India Training Academy (with the ground school conducted in partnership with ThePilot.in) and will in 2026 travel to Phoenix, Arizona for the flight training phase.

AeroGuard’s CEO Joel Davidson visited the Air India Training Academy in October to meet and spend time with the new incoming cadets. AeroGuard places significant importance on cultivating an airline aligned pilot training culture and ensuring that the cadets are prepared to train within industry leading safety and quality flight training operations.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality and career-focused curriculum has established airline-ready cadets for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 8,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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Saudia Academy and King Abdulaziz University Partner to Bridge Aviation Training and Engineering

Saudi Arabia – Saudia Academy, the aviation training arm and full flight simulator training center of the Kingdom’s national carrier Saudia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University’s College of Engineering to deepen collaboration in aerospace engineering, research, and talent development. The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to localize aviation expertise and build national competencies in high-tech sectors.

  • The MoU aims to strengthen joint scientific and applied research efforts, establish cross-institutional research teams, and promote the exchange of technical studies and services.

  • A key initiative includes a bridging program allowing Saudia Academy graduates with diplomas in aircraft maintenance and engineering to pursue further education in the Aerospace Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University.

  • The agreement supports joint academic and industry engagement through scientific trips, faculty and student exchanges, and collaborative participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars.

  • Both institutions will cooperate on developing and modernizing curricula relevant to aerospace engineering and aviation maintenance.

  • The MoU also covers the training and development of students and faculty, including opportunities for cooperative training and joint capstone projects aimed at real-world aviation applications.

Source: Saudia Academy
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True Course Simulations to Showcase VR Cessna 172 Simulator at ACTE Vision 2025

USA — True Course Simulations (TCS), a developer of immersive aviation training solutions, is set to exhibit its virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) flight simulation technology at the upcoming ACTE CareerTech Vision 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, from 9 to 12 December 2025.

  • TCS will present its VR Cessna 172 flight simulator at Stand 392, aimed at enhancing flight training, aviation and STEM education through immersive learning technologies.

  • The company is targeting educators and training institutions looking to modernise how they engage future pilots, engineers, and aviation technicians.

  • TCS’s solutions are designed to integrate into Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, making flight simulation accessible and interactive for early-stage learners.

Source: True Course Simulations
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Skyborne Appoints Louise McNichholl as UK CAA Training and Compliance Manager at Florida Base

Florida, USA — global flight training group Skyborne has appointed Louise McNicholl as the UK CAA Training and Compliance Manager at its U.S. base in Vero Beach, Florida. This role reinforces Skyborne’s commitment to maintaining high regulatory standards across its global training operations. McNicholl has transitioned from her previous role as Executive Administrative Assistant and FAA Testing Center Resource Administrator.

Learn more about Skyborne Airline Academy or McNicholl by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Louise McNicholl (Skyborne Airline Academy)
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