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European Pilot Training Group Strengthens Leadership with New 2025 Board Appointments

Denmark – headquartered GreyBird Pilot Academy, a leading flight training group in Europe, has announced the formation of a new board of directors, bringing together experienced leaders to support the academy’s expansion and strategic growth across Europe. The newly appointed members will play a key role in guiding GreyBird’s mission to set new standards in pilot training.

New Board Members

  • Peter Mægbæk (Chairman) – A seasoned entrepreneur known for scaling companies such as Fullrate, Plenti, and FastSpeed.
  • Signe Nicolaisen Hørning – Former European Operations Director at CAE and past Chair of the Danish Aviation Association, bringing deep aviation expertise.
  • Michael Eriksen – Strategic leadership expert with experience at McKinsey, J.P. Morgan, and PwC.

Existing Board Members

  • Søren Møller – Founder of GreyBird Pilot Academy.
  • Frederik Edward Aackermann – Partner at Dansk Ejerkapital.
  • Nichlas T. Jakobsen – Director at Dansk Ejerkapital.

With this strengthened leadership team, GreyBird Pilot Academy is set to accelerate its expansion into new markets, enhance training quality, and reinforce its position as a leading European pilot training provider.

Source: GreyBird Pilot Academy
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CAE Highlights APS MCC Training Offer for Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 at London-Gatwick Training Center in 2025

London, United Kingdom – Global pilot training solution provider CAE has highlighted its offering for Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) courses for the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 at its state-of-the-art training center in London-Gatwick.

Course overview – 8 days ground school training, including:

  • Computer-based training (CBT)
  • Classroom tuition includes SOP, airline-oriented training and CRM and SOP test
  • 9 flight training device (FTD) or (FFS) sessions
  • 1 flight training device (FTD) or (FFS) session for assessment

Each FTD or FFS session is 4 hours, plus briefing and debriefing.

Airbus A320 APS MCC will be available from February 2025.

Source: CAE
Photo Credit: CAE

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Spartan College Sign Transfer Agreement for Aviation Students with MSU Denver

Denver, Colorado, USA – Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology – Broomfield Campus have officially signed an agreement that allows Spartan students and graduates to transfer general studies courses toward a degree at MSU Denver. This collaboration expands educational pathways for aspiring aviation professionals.

  • Spartan College students and graduates can now apply their general studies coursework toward a degree at MSU Denver.
  • The signing ceremony was followed by a tour of MSU Denver’s aviation facilities, showcasing advanced training opportunities available to students.
  • Spartan College, founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a long-standing history in aviation education (particularly in flight and maintenance training)

About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College, with multiple campuses across the U.S., specializes in aviation maintenance, pilot training, and aviation technology education, preparing students for careers in the aerospace industry.

Source: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training CEO Visit France FFS Training Center – Planning to Train 5,000 Flight Crew Annually

Paris, France – BAA Training France, the newest training center under global pilot training group BAA Training – which operates full flight simulator training center’s and flight schools, welcomed BAA Training’s CEO Marijus Ravoitis.

Statements:

“Our newest training center is running at full capacity to train 5,000 flight crew annually and making a real difference in the region,” said Marijus Ravoitis, CEO at BAA Training. “Plans to support even more aviation professionals on their journeys are underway.”

The full flight simulator training center BAA Training France is located near Paris Orly Airport, and equipped with the following full flight simulators:

  • 2x Boeing 737 NG
  • 2x A320neo
  • 1x Boeing 747-400

Source: Marijus Ravoitis (BAA Training)
Photo Credit: Marijus Ravoitis (BAA Training)

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