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Philippine Airline Expects 9 Brand New Aircraft in 2025 and Set to Hire 300 Additional Cabin Crew in 2023

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is set to hire 300 cabin crew in anticipation of its fleet expansion according to spokesperson Cielo Villaluna.

The airline which is Philippines’ flag carrier is currently conducting recruitment events. The recruitment campaign is the largest yet post-pandemic. In 2021, during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, PAL cut 30% of its employees.

PAL is expecting delivery of nine (9) brand new A35-1000s aircraft beginning 2025. In May 2023, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Moreover, parked planes is set to return to service between 2023 and 2025.

“By beefing up our fleet, and by eventually expanding our flight network, adding manpower is necessary. These developments reflect the reality of revenge travel,” Villaluna said as reported by PNA.

Source: Philippine News Agency
Photo Credit: Philippine Airlines (shown as meta image)

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Avia Solutions Group Announces Latest Appointment to Lead Airline Operator in the UK

Avia Solutions Group, one of the world’s largest ACMI providers and operator of global pilot training group BAA Training, has announced the addition of Alastair Willson to its team. Mr. Willson will take over the management and development of the newly acquired UK-based airline operator Synergy Aviation, later to be rebranded to Ascend Airways.

With a career in the aviation industry spanning over 16 years and an impressive track record, Alastair Willson brings a deep understanding of the aviation sector, and strong leadership capabilities, that will be invaluable in strengthening the group’s position in the UK market.

Willson is joining the group from his previous role as CEO of Titan Airways, an ACMI and charter airline. Under his leadership, the business enjoyed significant growth, introduced brand-new aircraft, and won a number of prestigious contracts.

Jonas Janukėnas, the CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said, “The group’s expansion into the UK opens up many exciting new business prospects and broadens the geographical scope of our ACMI and Charter services. I am confident that Alastair Willson’s expertise will play an important role in helping us achieve our objectives in the UK market and beyond.”

In addition to his role as the CEO of the newly acquired airline, Alastair Willson will also assume the position of the Chairman of the Board of KlasJet, an exclusive private and corporate jet charter and ACMI airline.

Willson commented on becoming part of Avia Solutions Group, “I am delighted to become a part of a leading aviation business group and aid them in strengthening their positions in the global market. I will use my experience to ensure that both Ascend Airways and KlasJet have the required expertise, systems, streamlined processes, and reliable infrastructure to manage their growth while maintaining high service standards.”

The Irish-based Avia Solutions Group with a fleet of 180 aircraft, is the parent company to SmartLynx Airlines, Avion Express, Bluebird Nordic, KlasJet, and Magma Aviation. The group holds 10 AOCs and has ambitious plans for further expansion in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The company plans to obtain a new AOC in Indonesia during July 2023, expanding its current presence to surpass 68 countries worldwide.

Source: Avia Solutions Group Press Release
Photo Credit: Avia Solutions Group

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US Flight School, Wayman Aviation Academy, and Spirit Airlines Announce Pilot Training Partnership

Wayman Aviation Academy, one of the newest aviation colleges in the state, announced a unique partnership with Spirit Airlines through their Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program. The program will provide graduates with easily accessible, local mentorship with Spirit Airlines pilots and a fast track to a career in aviation as a First Officer with the airline.

What also makes this partnership unique is that Wayman Aviation is the only flight college in the country, and in Spirit’s program, that trains future pilots using Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA), a superior standard of flight training recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

“Our partnership with Spirit through its Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program highlights the level of trust airlines are placing in Wayman Aviation’s rigorous training standards,” said Eduardo Luy, Vice President of Wayman Aviation.

Wayman Aviation will not only be helping Spirit Airlines tackle the pilot shortage by sending pilots into their ranks sooner, thanks to this program and Wayman’s R-ATP certification. They will also provide better-formed pilots armed with CBTA training and an associate’s degree in aviation sciences.

“As innovators at one of the best aviation colleges in the state, we have adopted a process called competency-based training which allows our students to be much more advanced in the principles of aviation safety at the early stages of their career compared to students from traditional flight schools,” said Tony Shen, President of Wayman Aviation.

Wayman Aviation is excited for this partnership with its hometown airline Spirit as it aligns with Wayman’s mission of providing the industry with the best-trained and most well-prepared pilots possible. Their headquarters are located only 15 minutes apart in Broward County, Florida.

About Wayman Aviation Academy

Wayman’s mission is to Change Lives Through Aviation. We take passionate cadets and help them achieve their dreams through rigorous training in quality aircraft with quality instruction. Over the last 35 years, Wayman Aviation has developed into one of the premier flight training colleges in South Florida. Wayman offers full career preparation from FAA certification to college degrees and flows through to airlines such as Republic, Sky West (American, United, Delta), Spirit Airlines, and Silver Airways. 

Source: Wayman Aviation Academy Press Release
Photo Credit: Wayman Aviation Academy

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