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Airbus Names CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft from 2026

Global – Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 1 January 2026.

Lars Wagner will join Airbus from the beginning of November 2025 to ensure a smooth transition with Christian Scherer. Christian remains CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business until 31 December 2025, topping a career spanning over 40 years in several executive roles with Airbus.

Lars Wagner, 50, has held the position of CEO at MTU Aero Engines AG since January 2023. Prior to his appointment as CEO and since joining MTU in 2015, Lars notably assumed the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President in charge of OEM operations. He previously held a number of management positions at Airbus including in Bremen, Hamburg and Toulouse. Lars holds a degree in mechanical and aeronautical engineering as well as an MBA.

Source: Airbus
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Portugal-based Flight School Expands Viseu Hub with 2025 Acquisition of ALSIM AL250 Simulator

Portugal – International Flight Academy (IFA) has officially announced a major investment at its Viseu hub with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art AL250 flight simulator, reinforcing the region’s position as an emerging center of aeronautical excellence.

  • The AL250 simulator, certified as EASA FNPT II, offers advanced training capabilities across three aircraft types: Cessna 172, Piper PA28R Arrow, and Piper PA44.

  • It supports both analog and EFIS (glass cockpit) configurations, offering a highly adaptable and realistic platform for instrument flight training (IFR).

Source: International Flight Academy
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Global FFS Training Center Operator Simaero Strengthens Commercial Team with 2025 Appointments in France and China

Paris, France – headquartered Simaero has strengthened its Commercial Department with the addition of three seasoned professionals.

  • Guillaume Blondel and Magali Barkate join as Global Account Managers in France.

  • Yang appointed as Global Account Manager in China, strengthening Simaero’s footprint in the Asia-Pacific market.

Simaero has marked a dynamic start to 2025, achieving several strategic milestones aimed at expanding its global training network and simulator capabilities across key markets. In the first quarter of the year, Simaero:

  • Expanded its training capacity with the deployment of a new Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator in South Africa. This addition supports the region’s transition from the ERJ 145 to the more modern and fuel-efficient E190 aircraft.
  • Achieved DGAC certification for its first A350 Full-Flight Simulator at its Paris Training Center, enhancing its capability to deliver advanced wide-body aircraft training.
  • Hosted its first international customer, FlyBest Flight Academy from Indonesia, at its Changsha Training Center in China, reinforcing its position as a growing aviation training hub in Southeast Asia.

Source: Simaero
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Emirates to Host December 2025 Pilot Recruitment Roadshows in Greece, Serbia, and Hungary

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has announced a series of pilot recruitment roadshows across the Balkan region this December, targeting current and aspiring airline pilots from Greece, Serbia, Hungary, and neighboring countries. The initiative forms part of the carrier’s ongoing global recruitment campaign amid expanding fleet and operational needs.

  • Emirates will host pilot roadshows in Athens (Greece), Belgrade (Serbia), and Budapest (Hungary) from 8–13 December 2025.

  • Candidates will learn about career pathways such as:

    • Direct Entry Captain

    • Accelerated Command Program

    • First Officer opportunities

Roadshow Dates and Locations:

  • Athens, Greece:
    08 December – 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
    09 December – 10:00 AM
  • Belgrade, Serbia:
    10 December – 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
    11 December – 10:00 AM
  • Budapest, Hungary:
    12 December – 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
    13 December – 10:00 AM

Source: Emirates

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France’s ASTONFLY Promotes Alexandre Misko to Deputy Head of Training

Toussus-le-Noble, France – ASTONFLY, one of France’s leading pilot training academies, has appointed Alexandre Misko as Deputy Head of Training, in addition to his ongoing role as Base Manager, a position he has held since March 2025.

  • His dual role now encompasses oversight of both daily base operations and training program management, supporting ASTONFLY’s integrated and modular ATPL pathways.

  • ASTONFLY continues to scale its training operations as one of the largest EASA-certified ATOs in France, with a fleet of over 40 aircraft and a strong presence in the Paris region.

Source: ASTONFLY (Alexandre Misko)

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