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Global Pilot Training Group, BAA Training, Signs MPL Program Partnership with Spanish Airline Volotea

BAA Training announced it has signed an agreement with Volotea to provide job-guaranteed MPL pilot training program. The cadet program, in partnership with Volotea, will provide airline-specific, full-scope, competency-focused Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL) training to the cadets. The program covers theory, flight training on single-engine aircraft, and multi-engine flight training on FNPT device, as well as aircraft type-specific full flight simulator training. This will fully prepare them to operate within Volotea-specific procedures.

BAA Training aims to train around 30 students per year with the cadet program with the first batch starting in February 2025.

“We have a successful track record of running the MPL training programs, thus, we’re very happy to have signed the new partnership with Volotea, which will further solidify our experience in this particular field,” says Marijus Ravoitis, CEO at BAA Training. “We look forward to working with the airline to prepare qualified pilots for them, meet their needs, and, most importantly, ensure quality training.”

“We are pleased to partner with BAA Training in preparing a new generation of pilots trained directly within our airline’s standard operating procedures from day one. This approach ensures our MPL cadets develop both the technical skills, and the disciplined mindset required to uphold our high standards in safety and service, leading to a smooth transition into our operations,” says Merlan van der Panne, Head of Pilot Recruitment & Duty Pilot at Volotea.

Source: BAA Training
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Australian RMIT University Aviation Academy Partners with Leidos Australia to Offer Aviation Scholarships in 2025

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia – RMIT will again partner with Leidos Australia to offer scholarships to students completing an aviation degree in 2025. The program will be expanded to offer more than $150,000 across six scholarships, to bolster the pipeline of highly skilled aviation professionals in Australia.  

Amber Kennett, who was among this year’s inaugural scholarship recipients, undertook specialised flight training, site visits and mentorship opportunities. 

“When I first started studying, I wasn’t aware of the many different career paths that are available to me. The Leidos scholarship has really allowed me to consider other streams within the industry, as alternatives to airline flying,” she said. 

“The scholarship has also offered opportunities to connect with industry professionals and a range of experiences, including special mission training flights.”   

The scholarship is just one of RMIT’s industry partnerships in aviation, ensuring students have greater study options, stronger skillsets and broader career pathways. 

“We want to help address workforce challenges and futureproof the aviationindustry, which is why we’re ensuring RMIT graduates are ready for jobs in Australia and across the region,” RMIT Aviation Academy Director Lea Vesic said. 

“We’re excited to further expand our investment in this important partnership with RMIT, which is ultimately an investment in our future aviators,” Leidos Airborne Solutions Vice President James Woodhams said. 

Source: RMIT
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Denmark’s Leading Center Air Pilot Academy Acquired its Third Simnest Simulator

Budapest, Hungary – Flight simulator manufacturer Simnest Aviation successfully installed a Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator at Center Air Pilot Academy, the largest and leading flight school in Denmark. This new flight simulation training device is the third Simnest simulator in their fleet and will be used to train future pilots for several Nordic airlines.

Center Air Pilot Academy based at Roskilde Airport is one of the first customers of Simnest Aviation. Their cooperation started in 2016 when Simnest Aviation delivered and installed the second Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator in their history. Seeing Simnest Aviation’s expertise, a year later CAPA commissioned the simulator manufacturer to retrofit its existing B737 simulator.

In the years since, pilots have been trained on the two simulators, catering to an increasing number of airlines. This autumn CAPA contracted another two airlines, the Scandinavian Airlines and the Danish Jettime and continues to expand its airline partner base. As the negotiations with their two new airlines partner were already underway over the summer, CAPA signed a contract with Simnest in July to expand their capacity with a new Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator, which is the third in their fleet.

“In recent years, we have introduced a customer satisfaction survey system at Simnest Aviation that includes three different types of surveys with different purposes. These provide us with data that is vital for the further development of our products. Yet, the greatest recognition we receive from our customers is when they order another Simnest simulator to add to their existing ones.” – Simnest Aviation’s CEO Balázs Herendi expressed his delight about the order.

“We have been operating Simnest simulators for eight years now. During this time, there has never been any reason to even consider looking for another supplier for our third simulator. I think that says a lot about their devices and our satisfaction.” – commented CAPA CEO Jens Frost on their latest purchase.

The Center Air Pilot Academy’s newest Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator was installed at the school’s Roskilde base in November and is expected to undergo the qualification of CAA in January.

Source: Simnest Aviation
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US Flight School Appoints 2024 Head of Flight Training & Program Manager

St. Augustine, Florida, USA – Florida Flyers Flight Academy, a U.S.-based pilot training organization, has announced the appointment of Leonardo Rivero as its new Head of Flight Training and Program Manager.Leonardo Rivero will oversee the academy’s flight training operations and manage its training programs.

Learn more about Florida Flyers Flight Academy or Mr. Rivero by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Leonardo Rivero (Florida Flyers Flight Academy)
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UK Headquartered Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Appoints 2024 Sales Manager

Oxford, United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation (LEA), which operates flight training bases both in the UK and in Spain, has appointed Debbie Gaine as its new Sales Manager. Debbie Gaine will lead the sales team, focusing on driving enrollment and expanding the academy’s market reach. Ms Gaine was previously with Symbiotics and CAE.

Learn more about Leading Edge Aviation or Gaine by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Debbie Gaine (Leading Edge Aviation)
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Flight School Management Software Solutions Provider, Private-Radar, Set to Participate at Pilot Expo 2025

Brussels, Belgium – Private-Radar, a flight management system integrated with a unique aircraft tracking system for efficient workflow automation, announced its participation in the upcoming PilotExpo2025 on February 21-22, 2025 at Skyhall, Brussels Airport, Belgium.

Private-Radar is innovative and easy-to-use cloud-based software designed to streamline the daily operations of pilot training centers. Headquartered in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Community of Madrid, Spain, Private-Radar now serves over a hundred flight schools and aero clubs in more than 30 countries around the world.

Learn more about Private Radar by listening to its interview with AFM: Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Private-Radar – AFM.aero

Or checking out its supplier profile on AFM: Private-Radar: Flight School Management System & Aircraft Tracking System – AFM.aero

Source: Private-Radar
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UAE Based Emirates Takes Delivery of the First of 65 Ordered Airbus A350

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates’ fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network.

Emirates has ordered a total of 65 A350-900s as part of the airline’s’ broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation leader.

Emirates A350-900 will feature three spacious and comfortable cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32  business, 21 premium economy and 259 spacious economy class seats). Emirates will also be the first airline in the Middle-East to introduce Airbus’ new HBCplus satcom connectivity solution, offering seamless, high-speed global connectivity.

The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and the long range leader in the 300-410 seater category. Its clean sheet design includes state-of-the-art technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and latest generation engines that together deliver a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and CO₂ emissions. The A350’s Airspace cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle in the sky featuring a 50% noise footprint reduction versus the previous generation aircraft.

As with all Airbus aircraft, the A350 aircraft is already able to operate with up to 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Airbus is targeting to have its aircraft up to 100% SAF capable by 2030.

At the end of October 2024, the A350 Family had won more than 1,340 firm orders from 60 customers worldwide.

Source: Airbus
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New Zealand Flight Training Organisation IAANZ Welcomes New Batch of International Trainees in November 2024

Christchurch, New Zealand – The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ), based at Christchurch International Airport, has welcomed a new group of eleven (11) international students for its CPL flight training program.

The Academy has a total fleet of 24 aircraft, ranging from single two seater aircraft to twin engine trainers used for cross country and brand new aircraft with Garmin NXi technology ready for the future of IFR training.

Source: IAANZ
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