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Greek Flight School Egnatia Aviation Celebrates 19 Years of Pilot Training – 2,700+ Pilots Trained from 61 Countries

Kavala, Greece – Egnatia Aviation is proudly celebrating 19 years of excellence in pilot training since its establishment as an Approved Training Organization on July 8, 2006. Over nearly two decades, the academy has built a global reputation as a center of innovation and leadership in aviation education, serving aspiring pilots from across the world and forging strong partnerships with major international airlines.

  • The academy operates a fleet of 30 modern aircraft and 12,000+ annual flights from Lydia Aerodrome.

  • Supported by 42 international instructors, Egnatia offers 325+ flying days per year.

  • Partners include Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, Iraqi Airways, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia.

  • Academic collaboration with the American College of Thessaloniki offers a BSc in Aviation Management with Pilot Studies.

  • Participates in major research initiatives like Demoquas and Haiku.

  • Holds accreditations from EASA, UAE GCAA, and Qatar CAA.

Source: Egnatia Aviation
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Norwegian Flight School Pilot Training Academy Welcomes 11 New Cadets from Japan in June 2025

Sandefjord, Norway – Pilot Flight Academy has welcomed 11 new cadets from Japan, representing Peach Aviation and Airdo, who have arrived to begin their professional pilot training in Norway.

Pilot Flight Academy has an existing partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), one of Asia’s leading airlines. Through this collaboration, PFA now hosts cadets from Peach Aviation Ltd., a subsidiary of ANA Holdings Inc., who will undergo integrated Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) training at PFA’s state-of-the-art facilities in Norway.

Airdo currently operates:

  • 8 B737
  • 4 B767

Source: Pilot Flight Academy
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Global Experts Shared Insights in Salzburg for AMST’s 2025 Human Factors & Pilot Symposium

Salzburg, Austria – The 2025 edition of the Human Factors and Pilot Symposium, hosted by AMST, concluded with resounding success, uniting civil and military aviation leaders, researchers, and training specialists from around the world. The symposium offered a robust exchange of insights on aviation medicine, pilot training, human performance, and technological innovation—underscoring AMST’s commitment to advancing flight safety and operational readiness through multidisciplinary collaboration.

  • The event brought together global experts in civil and military aviation to address emerging challenges in human factors and pilot training.

  • Opening remarks were delivered by Dr. Erich Rödig and Luftwaffe Chief Flight Surgeon Dr. Bernhard Groß, emphasizing the growing importance of aviation medicine in pilot safety.

  • Presentation topics ranged from hypoxia and post-COVID rehabilitation to aerospace psychology, cockpit design, and AI-based training systems.

  • Notable speakers included:

    • Dr. Sándor Szabó on COVID-19’s impact on hypoxia and pilot rehabilitation.

    • Dr. Harry Harper on carbon monoxide poisoning in aviation.

    • Dr. Wiebke Melcher on psychological research applied to pilot training.

    • Prof. Dr. Gianluca Borghini on adaptive digital training and mental monitoring.

    • Uwe Nowak on eVTOL integration and regulatory harmonization.

    • Christian Miguel Strubel and Tobias Radke on single-pilot operations and cockpit design.

    • Dr. Daniel Hendriksen and Dr. Rödig on High-G and Hypoxia training outcomes.

Source: AMST
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Air Arabia Academy Celebrates Another 12 Cadets Earning Their Wings After Core Flying Phase in 2025

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia Academy has celebrated 12 cadets successfully completed the Core Flying Phase of their training, earning their wings and progressing to the next stage of their pilot education.

Air Arabia Academy has flight training partnership with Czech Republic based flight training group F Air and Italy’s Professional Aviation.

About Air Arabia Academy
Air Arabia Academy, formerly T3 Aviation Academy, is a leading aviation training organization based in Sharjah, UAE. Established in 2007, the academy provides a 360° training approach and operates one of the largest Airline Pilot Training programs, preparing cadets for careers with Air Arabia and beyond.

Source: Air Arabia Academy
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Italian Training Aircraft Manufacturer Breaks Ground on U.S. Factory for V1 Training Aircraft

United States & Italy – Vulcanair Aircraft North America has officially broken ground on its new U.S. assembly facility in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion and commitment to serving the American flight training market. With building materials now on site and construction underway, the facility is slated for completion by September 1, 2025.

  • Once operational, the new factory will have the capacity to assemble up to 100 Vulcanair V1 training aircraft per year.

  • The facility will play a key role in meeting rising U.S. demand for cost-effective, IFR-certified training aircraft, offering flight schools a Made-in-USA option for growing their fleets.

  • Vulcanair is forming a leasing company to offer the V1 at $79 per flight hour to schools, including coverage for engine and propeller overhauls.

  • The first five aircraft built at the Elizabethtown plant will be used for production certification, which is targeted for Q1 2026.

About Vulcanair Aircraft
Founded in 1996 in Italy, Vulcanair is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer. The company acquired assets and type certificates from Partenavia and Siai Marchetti and has since modernized its operations with a global engineering focus.

Source: Vulcanair Aircraft

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