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Philippines Flag Carrier Sends Multiple Students for Flight Training to Airways Aviation Australia in 2025

Philippines & Australia – The PAL Aviation School, relaunched in early 2025 through a partnership with Australia-based Airways Aviation, has sent 14 pilot trainees from its AO Class 2025 Alpha to Australia for advanced flight training as part of the school’s new international training pathway.

  • The 14 cadets will complete advanced theoretical and practical flight training at Airways Aviation’s Gold Coast campus, following their initial ground training phases in the Philippines.

  • A send-off ceremony was held in September 2025 at the Lucio K. Tan, Jr. (LKTJ) Center, attended by Philippine Airlines (PAL) officials and family members.

  • The PAL Aviation School, established in the early 1960s, has produced more than a thousand pilots and continues to play a major role in supplying flight crew to the national carrier.

  • PAL is preparing for significant pilot demand growth as it expects to receive nine new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled in early 2026.

Source: PAL Aviation School

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UAE’s Air Arabia Academy Opens Recruitment in 2025 for Senior FSTD Operations Role

United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia Academy has announced that it is recruiting an FSTD Operations Manager to oversee the full operational, regulatory and technical lifecycle of its flight simulation training devices. The role forms a key part of the academy’s expansion of simulator capability in support of the group’s training demand.

  • The position will lead day-to-day FSTD operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with GCAA/EASA standards and managing defect reporting processes.

  • Responsibilities include oversight of qualification activities, conducting quarterly subjective tests and QTG runs, coordinating and approving modifications, and completing Management of Change and Risk Assessments.

  • The FSTD Operations Manager will also support GCAA/EASA inspections, internal audits, and ensure documentation, logs and compliance records remain continuously up to standard.

  • The role includes monitoring contracted maintenance providers to verify SLA performance and regulatory adherence.

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent engineering discipline.

  • Minimum 10 years’ relevant engineering experience.

  • Must meet GCAA nominated postholder criteria under ORA.GEN.210(b).

About Air Arabia Academy
Air Arabia Academy is the training arm of Air Arabia, providing pilot training, cabin crew training and aviation programmes aligned with GCAA and EASA standards. The academy supports Air Arabia’s expanding fleet and regional training activities, including simulator-based qualification and recurrent training.

Source: Air Arabia Academy

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SolitAir and IAA Launch Pilot Mentorship Program to Strengthen UAE Training Pipeline

United Arab Emirates – SolitAir, a cargo operator based at Dubai World Central (DWC), and flight training group Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA), part of the Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise group, have signed a strategic agreement to launch the SolitAir Mentor Programme—a structured, airline-aligned cadet development pathway aimed at producing airline-ready pilots.

  • The mentorship programme will integrate with IAA’s EASA and GCAA ICAO ATPL integrated training curriculum, offering selected cadets personalised mentorship from SolitAir professionals throughout their training.

  • SolitAir will select candidates from current and upcoming IAA cadet intakes (September 2025 and January 2026), monitoring performance at key milestones including ATPL ground school and flight training phases.

  • Top-performing cadets may be invited to undertake advanced airline-specific development, including simulator support, base training, and type-rating opportunities through IAA’s training partners.

  • SolitAir will also introduce workshops on airline operations, safety culture, crew resource management (CRM), and emerging aviation technologies, reinforcing operational readiness.

  • Graduating cadets will undergo a joint assessment by both organisations, and eligible candidates may be considered for employment at SolitAir.

  • Cadets enrolled in the initiative will wear a SolitAir badge on their uniforms as a symbol of the mentorship commitment throughout their training.

Statements

  • “SolitAir has always believed that the future of our airline begins with the people we invest in today. This partnership with IAA is more than a mentorship programme – it is a strategic step toward building a new generation of pilots aligned with our values, operational standards and long-term vision. By engaging cadets early, guiding their development and sharing real airline insights, we are shaping talent ready not just to fly, but to thrive in a rapidly evolving aviation industry.” – Hamdi Osman, Founder & CEO, SolitAir

  • “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to shaping aviation’s future through quality mentorship and airline-driven training pathways from the ground school.” – Capt. Wissam Al Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and Chairman of IAA Global

About SolitAir
SolitAir is a UAE-based cargo airline headquartered at Dubai World Central (DWC), operating narrowbody Boeing 737-800 freighters across key Global South markets. Founded in 2024 by Hamdi Osman, SolitAir focuses on express middle-mile, charter, and scheduled B2B cargo services with a 98%+ on-time delivery rate.

About Intercontinental Aviation Academy UAE
FlyIAA UAE is a subsidiary of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise, providing EASA, GCAA, and ICAO-compliant pilot training . The academy supports regional and international cadets with advanced training resources, modern fleets, and multiple training bases.

Source: FlyIAA
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