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Serbia Based Aviation Academy Belgrade Names New Acting Director in 2025

Belgrade, Serbia – The Aviation Academy Belgrade has appointed Srdjan Čokorilo, currently serving as Assistant Director, as its Acting Director, marking a significant leadership transition at Serbia’s premier aviation training institution. Learn more about Aviation Academy Belgrade or Mr. Čokorilo by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

About Aviation Academy Belgrade
Aviation Academy is an educational institution located in Serbia that offers high-quality education and training in the field of aviation. The institution has a long history, with its roots dating back to 1922. In 2010, the education of personnel for professional military NCO service in units of Air Force and Serbian Army Air Defense was reestablished, and in 2021, the Aviation Academy in Vršac merged with the Aviation Academy in Belgrade, becoming an integral part of the Serbian educational system.

The Aviation Academy Training Centre in Belgrade is comprised of a Secondary School, College, Pilot Training Centre (SRB/ATO-006, in the process of), Maintenance Training Organization (EASA.147.0041), and Ground Handling Training Organization. Additionally, the institution has an English language proficiency assessment body and an aircraft maintenance organization (EASA.145.0298). Over the years, it has grown and expanded its programs to include various fields related to aviation. These programs enable the graduates to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete all aviation-related tasks and obtain licenses in compliance with EASA regulations. The programs include Air traffic, which prepares students to obtain ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) and ATCO (Air Traffic Control) Licenses. Aeronautical engineering provides the necessary knowledge and skills to complete all aviation-engineering-related tasks and obtain licenses B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 and B2 in compliance with EASA.

The Pilot Training Organization School is located at the international airport Vršac with a separate ATC unit, and its fleet includes 8 Cessnas C172 (glass cockpit with G1000), 7 Cessnas C172, 1 Diamond DA42, and 1 FNPT II MCC Alsim (Generic multi-engine piston and jet), all of which are EASA certified.

Aviation Academy offers various courses approved by the EASA, including PPL(A)(H), ATPL (A)(H), CPL(A)(H), Instrument Rating (Single engine course/multi-engine course), Instrument Rating course, Flight Instructor course, class rating (SEP/MEP), Night Rating Course, Instrument Rating Instructor Course, and Multi-Crew Co-operation Course.

Source: Srdjan Čokorilo (Aviation Academy Belgrade)

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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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Private-Radar Highlights 2025 Appointment for Senior Area Sales Manager

Global – Private-Radar, a flight school management software solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Juan Esteban Lopera as its new Senior Area Sales Manager. Learn more about Private-Radar or Mr. Lopera by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Just last month Private-Radar announced the release of its latest module: The Crew Information System (CIS), a powerful tool designed to enhance safety by simplifying the distribution of critical information to flight crews and ensuring full operational compliance.

With the Crew Information System, Private-Radar partners can send essential information and documents—such as Standard Operating Procedures, training handbooks, aircraft manuals, safety bulletins, checklist, etc.—directly to instructors, student pilots, and other crew members. This centralized system ensures critical information is delivered efficiently and on time.

Crucially, a key feature of the Crew Information System is its ability to require mandatory reading or signatures from recipients. The built-in compliance tracking system ensures that no information goes unacknowledged, and flight dispatch can be automatically prevented until crew members fulfil the required actions. This functionality ensures nothing is overlooked, strengthening both safety and accountability.

Prisque Lemblé, Founder and CEO at Private-Radar: “The Crew Information System was built in response to growing demands from our partners for a reliable and trackable way to manage operational communication, it’s a major step toward reducing risk and improving training efficiency.” 

Use Case Example

A typical use case is a flight school updating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Head of Training creates a new Crew Information outlining the changes, attaches the revised SOP, and sets constraints— mandatory reading, signature required, and prevent dispatch. They then send the Crew Information to all instructors and students. Private-Radar will prevent dispatching flights when the Pilot in Command has not read and signed this Crew Information, ensuring 100% compliance before any flight takes place.  

Learn more about Private Radar here.

Source: Juan Esteban Lopera (Private-Radar)

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