Mauritius’s flag carrier Air Mauritius has appointed Captain André Johan Meiring as Nominated Person Crew Training – Head of Training as of July 2024. Capt. Meiring has been flying with Air Mauritius for almost 19 years on aircraft types such as A350, A330, A340 and A320.
To learn more about Air Mauritius or Captain André Johan Meiring please connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile.
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Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines has appointed Captain Fatih Altunok as Vice President Flight Training as of August 2024. Capt. Altunok has been with Turkish Airlines for over 18 years, has flown multiple aircraft types such as A320, A330 and B737, and has recently held positions such as Manager of HF & Training Methodologies.
To learn more about Turkish Airlines or Captain Fatih Altunok please connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile.
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Dutch Aviation Trainers (DAT), a leading provider of pilot training solutions based in the Netherlands, has shared that it has received approval from the CAA-NL (Netherlands) for its Embraer E2 to E1 Difference course.
“With this accomplishment, we were able to serve our valued customer Air Peace and Embraer. During a period of 6 weeks we have trained 16 crews, 32 pilots, to prepare them for operating on the EMB195-E1. After completing his own Difference Course, the training Manager of Air Peace, Captain Martin Nwanguma received his Course Completion Certificate presented by our Accountable Manager Rob Hol.
Congratulations to all Air Peace pilots for completing their training successfully! It was our pleasure and honor to conduct this training at such a short notice!
We now offer both the Embraer E1 to E2 and E2 to E1 course!” shared Dutch Aviation Trainers.
In March this year Dutch Aviation Trainers announced that it has received approval to conduct Type Rating Examiner (TRE) and Synthetic Flight Examiner (SFE) training for the Embraer 170/190 and Embraer 190-E2 series aircraft.
Source: Dutch Aviation Trainers
India’s flag carrier Air India which is planning to grow its fleet by 3x and which according to its CEO Campell Wilson will on average, induct one aircraft joining the fleet every six days throughout 2024, has announced that it is now accepting August 2024 applications for its Air India Cadet Pilot Program.
The dedicated abinitio cadet pilot program launched in February 2024 will see training begin at the Air India Training Academy in Gurgaon, India (Ground School) before flight training at one of its training locations/training partners before completing the type rating in the Air India Aviation Academy simulator training center.
Air India has partnered with two international flight training organisations:
Air India has partnered with a financial institution for cadets to avail financing for training. However, cadets are free to choose any other financial partner as per their convenience.
Source: Air India
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates-based aviation training group and full flight simulator training center Pier Seven Aviation shared that all of its graduates from batch 79 have joined fast growing Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo.
“We are proud to announce that all our Batch 79 students have successfully joined IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) after completing their type rating with us at Pier Seven Aviation.” shared Shahbaz Zahoor, Regional Sales and Business Development Manager at Pier Seven Aviation.
Earlier in the month Pier Seven Aviation announced its partnership with VRpilot.
“Our students can now enjoy exclusive rates and gain access to a cutting-edge VR training experience. This innovative approach will greatly enhance their knowledge and skills, providing a fruitful and immersive training experience that prepares them for real-world challenges.” shared Pier Seven Aviation.
VRpilot leads the way in interactive procedure training with our procedure training platform VRflow. With 12,000+ installs worldwide, VRflow is a well-proven tool to greatly enhance procedure training in MCC courses and type rating training. Already in use with airlines, ATOs and air forces, VRflow is setting the new standard for procedure training. VRflow supports student self-training and improves knowledge retention, maximizing the value of the hours spent in the simulator.
Source: Pier Seven Aviation
Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, has proudly partnered with Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based aviation and pilot training group T3 Aviation Academy to induct its first batch of future Pakistani pilots. This milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to cultivate and develop local aviation talent in Pakistan.
The initial training phase for these CPL holders commenced on June 20, 2024, at the T3 Academy facility. After completing this foundational training, the group will advance to aircraft base training and line training with Fly Jinnah. This comprehensive program will equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the highest international standards.
This collaboration was made possible with the invaluable support of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority and reflects the commitment to fostering local talent. The initiative aims to develop a new generation of pilots who will contribute significantly to the growth and success of Pakistan’s aviation industry.
Fly Jinnah spokesperson commented: “This collaboration with T3 Aviation Academy highlights our commitment to investing in Pakistan’s aviation future and providing world-class training to our aspiring pilots. We extend our gratitude to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority for their support in enabling this initiative. We are confident that this program will produce highly skilled pilots who will uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism.”
T3 Aviation Academy, renowned for its comprehensive pilot training programs, brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record in developing top-tier aviation professionals. By joining forces with Fly Jinnah, they are set to deliver an unparalleled training experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on learning.
Source: Fly Jinnah
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