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Padpilot Highlights 2025 Expansion in ATPL, CBTA, and ATO Partner Network

Global – Padpilot, a leading innovator in aviation theory training, has shared a summary of its 2025 milestones, highlighting continued growth in ATO adoption, student usage, and competency-based training product development.

  • Padpilot reported working with 180 approved training organisation (ATO) partners globally, reflecting sustained uptake of its digital ground training solutions across integrated and modular pilot training programmes.

  • The platform reached 11,000 active subscribers in 2025, including both students and instructors using Padpilot resources to support ground training delivery and standardisation.

  • In January 2025, Padpilot supported its charity partner Wings for Warriors with the launch of the Veterans’ Flying School, helping wounded military veterans retrain for careers in aviation.

  • In April, Padpilot launched its Area 100 KSA course, enabling ATOs to integrate competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) principles directly into their learning management systems in line with evolving EASA requirements.

  • In August, the company introduced an advanced CBT version of its ATPL(A) courseware, offering structured, trackable desktop-based study while retaining the same interactive content used across its mobile platform.

  • Padpilot also reported growth in its Padpilot Briefing Room (PBR) smart assistant, with 500+ active users, supporting students and instructors with ATPL theory explanations and teaching resources.

Notable AFM reporting:

To learn more about Padpilot check out the interview it’s CEO did with AFM in 2025 here Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Padpilot – AFM.aero

Source: Padpilot

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South African Aviation Training Organization Installs On‑Campus Water Survival Pool for Cabin Crew Training

South Africa – full flight simulator training center and pilot training group Alt Academy has announced the construction of an on‑campus swimming pool dedicated to cabin crew ditching and water survival training, bringing this critical component of cabin crew safety instruction directly into its training facilities. This upgrade complements Alt Academy’s existing suite of South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)‑accredited cabin crew licensing courses, which include theoretical and practical emergency procedures, first aid and survival modules.

Just last month Alt Academy had officially launched its new Airbus A320 CEO/NEO Full Flight Simulator marking a major milestone in its advanced pilot training capabilities as well as Alt. Academy announcing its expansion into abinitio flight training – learn more here.

Alt. Academy is a South African aviation training institution and full flight simulator training center. The Academy offers many accredited programs ranging from Airline pilot training for Boeing and Airbus, Cabin Crew licensing to National Certificates and short courses.

Source: Alt Academy
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Asian Airline Expands A350-1000 Fleet with New Airbus Order in December 2025

Taiwan – China Airlines, a full-service airline operating extensive international passenger and cargo services, has confirmed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. This latest order brings the airline’s total A350-1000 commitments to 15 units, further strengthening its long-haul fleet strategy and enhancing intercontinental capabilities.

  • China Airlines will operate 15 A350-1000s alongside its current fleet of 15 A350-900s, signalling a consistent long-haul fleet modernisation plan centered around the Airbus A350 platform.

  • Airbus confirmed the growing market demand for the A350 family, which has secured nearly 1,500 orders from 66 customers worldwide as of November 2025.

Statements

  • “Expanding our A350-1000 fleet marks another important step in our long-term growth strategy. The A350’s exceptional efficiency and passenger comfort align with our goals to modernise our fleet, enhance long-haul competitiveness and deliver an elevated travel experience to our customers,” said Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of China Airlines.

  • “We greatly value our long-standing partnership with China Airlines. This follow-on order is a strong vote of confidence in the A350-1000 as the right aircraft for China Airlines’ future network ambitions. Its next-generation efficiency, range and cabin comfort brings even greater value to the airline and its passengers,” said Benoit de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus Executive Vice President Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business.

Source: Airbus

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Riyadh Air Contracts MPS for A321 Flight Training Device

Saudi Arabia – MPS has been awarded a contract by Riyadh Air for an A321neo FTD-2. The simulator will be delivered to Riyadh Air to prepare its pilots for the arrival of the A321neo aircraft arriving in Q4 2026. The MPS A321neo FTD-2 will comply with Airbus Standard 3.0.

Riyadh Air is the new national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia with its main hub at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Their fleet will consist of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including 60 Airbus A321neo.

“MPS is proud and excited to expand its footprint in the Middle East by receiving this order to support Riyadh Air’s training program. The partnership between MPS and Riyadh Air champions their ongoing commitment for top-tier pilot development to be performed on the highest quality equipment in the Kingdom,” stated Philip Adrian, Chief Executive Officer of MPS.

“As the airline grows with the aim to operate to over 100 destinations by 2030, we have an unwavering commitment to our flight crew to ensure they have the very best training facilities at their disposal throughout their career at Riyadh Air. Having valuable partners like MPS with us on this journey allows us to train and develop our pilots to the very highest standards,” stated Mattias Dufva, Director Training & Standards at Riyadh Air.

About Riyadh Air
Riyadh Air, a PIF company, is a world-class airline. Launched in March 2023, the airline will be a digitally led, full-service airline that adopts the best global sustainability and safety practices across its advanced fleet of aircraft. Riyadh Air will equip its aircraft with the most advanced, state-of-the-art features with innovative, best-in-class cabin interiors and experiences, including next generation digital in-flight entertainment systems and connectivity solutions. Riyadh Air will connect guests to over 100 destinations around the world by 2030 through offering an exceptional guest experience with an authentic, warm Saudi hospitality at its heart.

About MPS
MPS develops, manufactures and maintains type specific simulators, using actual Boeing B737 and Airbus A320 flight decks. The simulators are designed to support the needs of training organizations and airlines for high quality devices that support affordable training. MPS delivers its products and services worldwide to independent and major airline’s in-house training organizations. MPS has a global installed base of simulators qualified to the highest standards, such as FAA and EASA.

Source: MPS
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Philippines’ Airworks Aviation Academy Confirms Intake of 100th CebuPacific Cadet in 2025

Philippines – Cebu based Airworks Aviation Academy, one of the Philippines’ largest flight training academy’s, has marked a major milestone in its airline-backed cadet training operations, confirming the intake of its 100th cadet in 2025 through its structured partnership with Cebu Pacific Air.

  • The 100-cadet milestone reflects five Cebu Pacific–aligned cadet batches enrolled to date

  • The intake milestone coincides with Cebu Pacific reaching a 100-aircraft fleet, highlighting parallel growth across both airline capacity and pilot training throughput.

  • Airworks’ cadet programme is positioned around airline discipline, standardisation, and safety culture, aligning ab initio training closely with airline operational requirements from an early stage.

  • Beyond training scale, Airworks has continued to invest in sustainable campus operations, commissioning an additional 100 kW of solar power in 2025.

  • The expanded solar installation now supplies over 50% of the academy’s energy requirements, linking pilot pipeline growth with environmental responsibility.

Source: Airworks Aviation Academy

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