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Middle East Low Cost Carrier’s Second Type Rating Scholarship Graduates Complete Training in 2025

Saudi Arabia – Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has celebrated the graduation of its second group of cadet pilots under the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services’ new Waed scholarship program. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to accelerate national talent development in the aviation sector.

  • The second cohort, similar to the first, consisted of 10 Saudi cadets who completed Airbus A320 type-rated ground and simulator training at Global Training Aviation (GTA) in Madrid, Spain.

  • The three-month training program is part of the Waed scholarship scheme launched in 2023 by the Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services to boost local pilot recruitment and training.

Statements:

  • “Over the next two years, we have over 150 cadets lined up to participate in the government’s Waed scholarship program. ” said Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal.

Source: Steven Greenway (flyadeal)

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Air New Zealand Preferred FTO Nelson Aviation College Joins 2025 Air New Zealand Pilot Career Evening in Auckland

New Zealand – Nelson Aviation College, an Air New  Zealand Preferred Flight Training Organisation, will participate in the Air New Zealand Pilot Career Evening in Auckland on Thursday, 21 August 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM, offering prospective pilots the chance to explore airline-aligned training pathways.

In August 2024 Nelson Aviation College announced its collaboration with Infinitus Aero for the introduction of the E22 Spark electric aircraft into its training fleet. These aircraft will feature zero-emission electric propulsion systems, reducing the carbon and noise footprint of flight training and operational costs associated with traditional fuel-based aircraft.

In October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

1978 established New Zealand flight training organisation Nelson Aviation College, offers a wide range of courses including Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Basic Gas Turbine, and Instrument Rating, and back in October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

Source: Nelson Aviation College

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