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European Pilot Training Group Strengthens Leadership with New 2025 Board Appointments

Denmark – headquartered GreyBird Pilot Academy, a leading flight training group in Europe, has announced the formation of a new board of directors, bringing together experienced leaders to support the academy’s expansion and strategic growth across Europe. The newly appointed members will play a key role in guiding GreyBird’s mission to set new standards in pilot training.

New Board Members

  • Peter Mægbæk (Chairman) – A seasoned entrepreneur known for scaling companies such as Fullrate, Plenti, and FastSpeed.
  • Signe Nicolaisen Hørning – Former European Operations Director at CAE and past Chair of the Danish Aviation Association, bringing deep aviation expertise.
  • Michael Eriksen – Strategic leadership expert with experience at McKinsey, J.P. Morgan, and PwC.

Existing Board Members

  • Søren Møller – Founder of GreyBird Pilot Academy.
  • Frederik Edward Aackermann – Partner at Dansk Ejerkapital.
  • Nichlas T. Jakobsen – Director at Dansk Ejerkapital.

With this strengthened leadership team, GreyBird Pilot Academy is set to accelerate its expansion into new markets, enhance training quality, and reinforce its position as a leading European pilot training provider.

Source: GreyBird Pilot Academy
Photo Credit: GreyBird Pilot Academy

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Spartan College Sign Transfer Agreement for Aviation Students with MSU Denver

Denver, Colorado, USA – Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology – Broomfield Campus have officially signed an agreement that allows Spartan students and graduates to transfer general studies courses toward a degree at MSU Denver. This collaboration expands educational pathways for aspiring aviation professionals.

  • Spartan College students and graduates can now apply their general studies coursework toward a degree at MSU Denver.
  • The signing ceremony was followed by a tour of MSU Denver’s aviation facilities, showcasing advanced training opportunities available to students.
  • Spartan College, founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has a long-standing history in aviation education (particularly in flight and maintenance training)

About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College, with multiple campuses across the U.S., specializes in aviation maintenance, pilot training, and aviation technology education, preparing students for careers in the aerospace industry.

Source: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Photo Credit: Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Indicates New Middle East Cadet Pilot Program

Iraq – Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a subsidiary of Mehyou Group, which operates flight training organisations in Lebanon and Cyprus and recently launched the Intercontinental Aviation Academy and recently announced the opening of its new administrative hub and career consulting center in Iraq, has indicated that it will soon be announcing an abinitio cadet pilot training program with an Iraqi airline.

This expansion marks a significant milestone in the academy’s mission to connect aspiring aviators across the country with its regional flight training network.

  • The new Iraq office will guide future pilots through their aviation career journeys, starting with ground school training in Iraq, followed by flight training at IAA’s international bases (Cyprus, Lebanon and soon the United Arab Emirates).

“This base is just the beginning—it will also serve as the foundation for our first Airline Cadet Program in partnership with an Iraqi airline, which we look forward to revealing at the right time.” stated Wissam Mehyou, Founder of IAA.

Last year in August 2024 Mr Mehyou shared in an interview that it is aiming on investing up to USD 20 million over the next five years

“We are actively studying multiple geographic locations to identify promising investment opportunities, aiming to invest up to $20 million in the next five years. By prioritising markets with high demand and a lack of adequate training infrastructure, we aim to significantly impact the future of aviation education and the development of skilled professionals across diverse regions,” shared Wissam Mehyou, CEO and Chairman of IAE.

For its new training base in Larnaca, Cyprus IAE is procuring a new and efficient fleet and is “we are actively exploring avenues such as electric aircraft and sustainable aviation fuels,” according to Mr Mehyou.

Source: Wissam Mehyou (Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise)

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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation Group, Celebrates Graduation of Airline Cadets in January 2025

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, and India, base in Finland – Airways Aviation Nordic has celebrated the graduation of Air Astana cadets.

“Congratulations to Batch KZR4 cadets now ready to take on the skies with Air Astana. Thank you to Air Astana for entrusting us with ATPL training at our Pirkkala facility.” shared Airways Aviation.

Airways Aviation Nordic operates a fleet of 12 Diamond Aircraft and 3 Simulators (including an Airbus A320 Level 1 FTD).

Source: Airways Aviation

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