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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Celebrates 120th Graduation

Aydin, Turkey – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the flight training group subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, marked a significant milestone with the graduation ceremony of its 120th batch. The event, attended by TAFA General Manager Prof. İbrahim Zeki Akyurt, executives, and guests, celebrated the latest group of pilots completing their training.

TAFA conducted a remarkable growth over the past five years. The academy has expanded its operational capacity threefold and significantly increased its annual flight hours to 68,000 in 2024.

The academy currently trains 281 pilots annually, with plans to increase this figure to graduate 350 by 2026.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
Photo Credit:  Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Malaysian Flight School Completes Flight Instructor Course for Regulator in 2025

Ipoh, Malaysia – Flight training organisation BATS Aviation the successful completion of the Assistant Flight Instructor Course by Capt. Adlizan and Capt. Aswad from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). The course was completed in under two months.

“It is our great honor to have them join us, and we sincerely thank them for choosing BATS Aviation as their preferred Flight Training Organization,” shared BATS Aviation previously.

Source: BATS Aviation

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Spartan Education Group’s Student Pilots Visit Allegiant Airlines in 2025 as Part of Pathway Program

USA – Spartan Education Group (SEG), an operator of flight training bases, through its Altitude Pilot Pathway program, organized a visit of part of its students to Allegiant Airlines in Las Vegas, providing pilots with a firsthand look at the airline’s operations and career opportunities.

“Had a fantastic trip to Las Vegas and Allegiant Airlines with a group of amazing pilots from the Altitude Pilot Pathway at McAir Aviation! Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and experience firsthand what makes Allegiant a unique and exciting place in the industry.” shared Todd Cellini, Spartan Education Groups’ Chief Operating Officer.

Back in February 2023 SEG announced it started accepting cadets into the Altitude Pilot Pathway, a training program developed in partnership with Allegiant Travel Company. The pathway delivers FAA Part 141 ab initio pilot training together with customized courses and experiences resulting in enhanced preparedness for pilot opportunities at Allegiant.

Spartan Education Group brings its expertise and a 94-year history in aviation training to the collaboration with Allegiant. The program, located at Spartan’s flight school in Broomfield, CO, provides coaching, instruction, and support for current and future cadets to go from zero flight hours to sitting in the first officer seat.

Source: Todd Cellini (Spartan Education Group)
Photo Credit: Todd Cellini

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Italian Pilot Training Group Aviomar Flight Academy Welcomes Indian Pilots for A320 Type Rating in 2025

Italy – Aviomar Flight Academy, which operates full flight simulator and abinitio flight training operations, has shared the successful completion of Initial A320 Type Rating Training for three airline pilots from India. The training took place on the academy’s Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator at its Monterotondo Simulator Training Centre.

Source: Aviomar Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Aviomar Flight Academy

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