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Philippine Airlines Pledges PHP 10 Million to Support Women Aspiring Pilots

Manila, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL), the countries Flag Carrier, is strengthening its commitment to bridging the gender gap in aviation through its Fly With Her program, a scholarship initiative designed to support aspiring women pilots. The airline has pledged PHP 10 million to the PAL Foundation to fund the program.

  • The Fly With Her program aims to encourage more women to pursue careers as pilots with PAL, addressing the global aviation gender gap, where only around 6% of pilots are women.
  • As part of the initiative, PAL will release a film inspired by the real-life story of a young girl aspiring to become a pilot.
  • PAL has a history of advocating for women in aviation, with Captain Aimee Carandang-Gloria becoming Southeast Asia’s first female commercial airline pilot in 1989 and later its first female airline captain in 1993.
  • According to the airlines website: PAL will support 4 female cadet pilots by distributing funds directly to the designated partner flight school to help partially cover the tuition fee.
  • To date, more than 80 female pilots fly for PAL, representing only 9% of its pilot roster.

Statements:

“As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we reiterate our support to women who dream of flying for and even assuming top positions in the PAL organization,” said Alvin M. Miranda, PAL Vice President for Marketing.

“When little girls see women take on leadership roles, it inspires them to do the same and possibly go beyond,” added Lilybeth T. Ng, PAL Assistant Vice President for Pilot Affairs.

About Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines, operating domestic and international flights across Asia, North America, and Europe. The airline has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion in aviation.

Source: Philippine Airlines
Photo Credit: PAL/Airbus

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Major US Airline’s Cadet Pilot Program in Partnership with Hillsboro Aero Academy to Open Application Window in April 2025

USA – Hillsboro Aero Academy, a U.S.-based pilot training organisation, in partnership with Horizon Air will open applications for the Ascend Pilot Academy in April 2025. The programme offers financial incentives and a direct link to regional airline employment.

  • Cadets enrolled in the Ascend Pilot Academy become eligible for financial support and a stipend of up to $27,000 upon signing with Horizon Air.
  • Ascend Pilot Academy is an exclusive partnership with Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air.

About Hillsboro Aero Academy
Hillsboro Aero Academy is a U.S.-based flight school offering fixed-wing and helicopter pilot training programmes. With campuses in Oregon, the academy is known for its focus on professional pilot career paths.

Source: Hillsboro Aero Academy
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AeroGuard Flight Training Center Welcomes 4th Class of Pacific Airline Cadets for Flight Training

Phoenix, United States – headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, has welcomed its fourth class of cadets from Air New Zealand under the airline’s Mangōpare Pilot Cadetship. The programme is delivered in partnership with Ansett Aviation Training and aims to provide New Zealanders with a structured pathway to a career with Air New Zealand.

  • AeroGuard is responsible for delivering the initial flight training phase in the United States within a professional, safety-first training environment.
  • The programme is conducted in collaboration with Ansett Aviation Training, which provides advanced simulator and airline readiness training.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source : AeroGuard Flight Training Center 
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Egnatia Aviation Welcomes 6th Aegean Airlines Cadet Pilot Batch

Greece – Egnatia Aviation, one of the country’s largest pilot training organisations, has commenced training for Batch 092A under the Aegean Airlines Cadet Scheme. The new cohort consists of 26 aspiring pilots enrolled in the Airline Integrated Programme, marking the sixth group trained under the airline’s long-term partnership with the academy.

The Aegean Airlines Cadet Scheme with Egnatia Aviation has been ongoing since 2018, highlighting a continued collaboration aimed at developing airline-ready pilots.

The program is a full-time course with a duration of 17 to 19 months and significantly facilitates the access of new talents to a demanding and high-cost career path, since the total cost of the tuition for a future pilot, including the type rating, exceeds 90,000 euros. AEGEAN’s total investment in the specific initiative exceeds 7 million euros, while a similar initiative has been launched for Aviation Engineers.

Source: Egnatia Aviation
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Emirates to Host European Pilot Recruitment Roadshow in April–May 2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has announced a series of pilot recruitment roadshows across Europe, aimed at attracting experienced flight crew to join its expanding flight operations team. The roadshows will cover key cities in Italy, Norway, Finland, and Sweden over April and May 2025.

  • Emirates will host in-person pilot roadshows in the following locations and dates:
    • Milan (Bergamo), Italy: 10–11 April
    • Bologna, Italy: 12–13 April
    • Rome, Italy: 15–16 April
    • Oslo, Norway: 9–10 May
    • Helsinki, Finland: 11–12 May
    • Stockholm, Sweden: 14–15 May
  • The sessions will offer insights into:
    • Emirates’ pilot recruitment and assessment processes
    • Life and working conditions for pilots in Dubai
    • Fleet structure and career progression opportunities
  • The roadshows are open to interested and qualified commercial pilots seeking to learn more about opportunities with Emirates.

Source: Emirates
Photo Credit: Emirates

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