Market Intelligence: Europe

Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Hosts Wizz Air UK in July 2025

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, welcomed Wizz Air representatives Captain Alistair Mackenzie and James Albutt to speak directly with students about the airline’s recruitment process and flight deck career opportunities. As an approved training partner of Wizz Air, Leading Edge continues to create transparent, structured airline pathways with 13% of Leading Edge Aviation graduates in 2024 joining Wizz Air UK.

Earlier this month Leading Edge Aviation had reported that 98% of its graduates secure airline roles within six months of completing their training. With an expanding global alumni network and direct ties to top-tier carriers, the academy continues to position its cadets for success.

  • Over 400 pilots have graduated from Leading Edge Aviation and are now flying for more than 25 international airlines.

  • The academy’s structured training pathways and career services help ensure rapid job placement for graduates.

  • Leading airline partnerships include Wizz Air, Jet2, TUI, British Airways, and others, providing students with direct entry programmes and tailored recruitment support.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Spanish Flight Training Group FTEJerez Hosts Volotea for On-Campus Pilot Recruitment in 2025

Jerez, Spain – FTEJerez welcomed airline partner Volotea to its campus last week for a dedicated three-day pilot recruitment event. Organised by the academy’s Career Service department, the visit reflects the airline’s continued confidence in the quality and professionalism of FTEJerez graduates.

In 2023 Volotea and FTEJerez had announced a new edition of their airline cadet programme: Volotea MAPS (Mentored Airline Pilot Scheme), with the objective of selecting and training the best candidates with a view to them commencing training with Jerez and subsequently joining the airline’s A320 fleet.

About Volotea
Volotea is a Spanish low-cost airline based in Barcelona. The airline operates across Europe, connecting mid-sized cities, and has a strong reputation for providing career opportunities for newly trained pilots.

Source: FTEJerez
Photo Credit: FTEJerez

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UK’s Leading Edge Aviation Reports 98 Percent Graduate Placement Rate with Airlines

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, reports that 98% of its graduates secure airline roles within six months of completing their training. With an expanding global alumni network and direct ties to top-tier carriers, the academy continues to position its cadets for success.

  • Over 400 pilots have graduated from Leading Edge Aviation and are now flying for more than 25 international airlines.

  • The academy’s structured training pathways and career services help ensure rapid job placement for graduates.

  • Leading airline partnerships include Wizz Air, Jet2, TUI, British Airways, and others, providing students with direct entry programmes and tailored recruitment support.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
Photo Credit: Leading Edge Aviation

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Private-Radar and Aeroplanned Announce API Integration to Improve Training Visibility and Planning

Global – Private-Radar, a leading provider of Flight School Management Software and Aircraft Tracking Solutions, and Aeroplanned, a specialised aviation planning platform, are pleased to announce a new API integration that strengthens data connectivity between their platforms.

This new integration makes it easier for mutual customers to update student progress from Private-Radar into Aeroplanned, reducing manual effort and allowing training plans to be recalibrated more frequently. In the fast-moving world of flight training, where plans often need to shift quickly, this simpler, more automated process helps flight schools respond more swiftly to real-world changes. It improves accuracy and keeps planning aligned with what is actually happening across their operations.

Aeroplanned sets the training vision by forecasting needs, identifying future bottlenecks, and planning resources accordingly. Private-Radar’s Flight School Management System streamlines operational needs—from scheduling and flight recording to student progress tracking, maintenance, safety management, billing, and invoicing. Together, the platforms provide flight schools with an accurate view of current operations, as well as long-term future needs, enabling smarter and more proactive planning decisions.

The integration is now available for all Private-Radar partners who use Aeroplanned.

Statements:

  • Prisque Lemble, CEO and Founder, Private-Radar: “At Private-Radar, we are committed to enhancing the efficiency of flight training organisations. Our API integration with Aeroplanned provides partners with a way to optimise planning and training—helping flight schools operate more intelligently and train students more effectively.”
  • Jen Liddle, CEO, Aeroplanned: “We are excited to be working with Private-Radar to support our shared customers in connecting planning with daily execution. By bringing student progress into Aeroplanned more smoothly, training teams can stay aligned, act more quickly, and keep everything moving forward.”

Source: Private-Radar
Photo Credit: Private-Radar

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