Market Intelligence: Europe

Norway’s Pilot Flight Academy Graduates Secure Jobs with Swedish Flag Carrier in 2024

Pilot Flight Academy, a flight school based in Sandefjord, Norway, shared that after assessments held at their own academy, nine more of their graduates just got hired by Sweden’s flag carrier Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in June 2024.

In March 2024 Pilot Flight Academy launched has announced the establishment of in-house airline offices.

“With great pride, we now offer dedicated services and direct contact points for our students to seamlessly connect with our collaborators:

  • Widerøe
  • AAP
  • IcelandAir
  • ANA“

Source: Pilot Flight Academy
Photo Credit: SAS (shown as meta image)

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Czech Republic-based Flight Training Group F Air Announces Airline Partnership with Luxembourg’s Flag Carrier

Luxembourg’s flag carrier airline, Luxair, has chosen Czech Republic based F AIR flight school as a new partner, recognizing their commitment to providing quality training and first-class pilots for their airline partners. During their visit to Benesov, Czech Republic, Luxair shared valuable insights with F AIR students and offered them the opportunity to be included in their First Officer selection procedure.

“We are delighted to be chosen as a new partner by a company that has a long-standing excellent reputation and is considered one of Europe’s top regional airlines. Thanks to this tie-in, we can expand the employer choices for our current and future students. Thank you, Luxair, for placing your trust in us. We look forward to a successful collaboration that will pave the way for the next generation of exceptional pilots!” shared F Air.

The visit was led by F Air’s Head of Training Captain Miroslav Srnec and led by Captain Sébastien Halbout, Deputy Training Manager from Luxair.

Source: F AIR
Photo Credit: F AIR

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French Pilot Training Organisation Mermoz Academy Announces Airline Partnership for Sponsored Cadet Pilot Program

Nimes, France based aviation and pilot training organisation Mermoz Academy has announced its collaboration with Luxair, flag carrier of Luxembourg and operator of 21 commercial aircraft. Through this program, Luxair pre-finances the entire training of student pilots selected at Mermoz Academy, offering job security from the beginning of their career. Future pilots will reimburse part of their training through a deduction from their salary, thus making the profession of pilot accessible to a greater number.

Back in April 2024 Mermoz Academy completed the acquisition of 10 Tecnam P-Mentors for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for both PPL (Private Pilot Licence) and MPL (Multi Pilot Licence) courses. The flight training academy, which has been operating in France since 2018, currently has 220 students and a fleet of ten (10) P-Mentor, five (5) P2006T twin-engine and four (4) P2010 single-engine four-seaters.

About Mermoz Academy
MERMOZ ACADEMY is a reference ATO in Europe since 1957, which operates a modern fleet of airplanes and the biggest Tecnam fleets in Europe. The academy trains 150 students a year on different bases South of France, (Nimes), near Paris (Tours), in the USA and Canada. Instructors are former Air Force pilots and Airliners pilots to offering students the highest industry’s standards training.

Source: Mermoz Academy
Photo Credit: Mermoz Academy

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Announces 5th Global Flight Training Base – Set to Open in Cyprus

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has announced that launch of its newest flight training facility – set to open in Larnaca, Cyprus in September 2024.

  • Cyprus is renowned for its stable flying weather, ensuring minimal seasonal interruptions for training.
  • This facility marks Airways Aviation’s 5th flying base and 12th ground location globally, strategically positioned between the Middle East and Europe.
  • The new facility will offer Airline Pathway Programs leading to EASA, CASA, ATPL, and CPL (ME-IR) certifications.
  • Aspiring pilots can start with a Private Pilot License (PPL) program, followed by Structured Hour Building, and then complete their EASA ATPL or CASA CPL training in France, Italy, or Australia.
  • The Cyprus facility will also offer a bespoke Aviation Foundation Course to prepare students for advanced pilot training phases.

Statements

  • “We are excited to announce the launch of our newest training facility in the picturesque city of Larnaca. This addition marks our 5th flying base and 12th ground location globally. Positioned as a strategic bridge between the Middle East and Europe, our Cyprus facility will provide aspiring aviators with unparalleled training opportunities amidst beautiful landscapes and favourable flying weather. We look forward to welcoming the next generation of pilots and continuing our mission to expand Airways Aviation’s reach and impact across the globe,” said Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise, Airways Aviation partner in Lebanon and Cyprus.
  • “The commencement of training activities in Cyprus marks a significant milestone that provides a unique EASA or CASA Airline Pilot Pathway opportunity for students from the Levant and surrounding regions. Specialised Foundation Courses along with our comprehensive theoretical and practical flight training programs are meticulously designed to assess, select, educate, train and equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel as commercial Airline Pilots,” said Romy Hawatt, Founder & Chairman of Airways Aviation Group.

Source: Airways Aviation

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