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TAFA Graduates More than 50 Cadets from Dual Cohorts on Same Day, a First in Academy History

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the abinitio pilot training academy of Turkish Airlines, marked a milestone by graduating its 123rd and 124th cohorts on the same day, a first in the academy’s history. A total of 50 pilot candidates have completed their core training and were officially sent off for Type Rating as part of their transition into Turkish Airlines’ operational fleet.

TAFA earlier in the month announced that it had expanded its domestic training footprint with the addition of Zafer Regional Airport as its sixth training base. Operations at the new location commenced on April 15, 2025. The new campus aims to produce 40 graduates annually, with plans to increase this number in the coming years. ​

  • Zafer Airport becomes the sixth TAFA training base, joining existing facilities in Aydın, Ephesus, Uşak, Adana, and Bodrum.
  • The initial deployment will include four training aircraft stationed at Zafer Airport.
  • The location was selected for its low air traffic density and high operational efficiency, providing an optimal environment for cadet pilot training.
  • The expansion supports TAFA’s strategy to scale up its capacity to meet growing pilot demand across the Turkish Airlines Group.
  • The academy currently operates a fleet of 50 aircraft and plans to expand to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027, with 47 new aircraft expected by the end of 2025.
  • Over the past five years, TAFA has graduated more than 900 pilots and recorded 220,000 flight hours as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
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European Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy Welcomes More Than 15 Cadets in 2025 Batch 3

Locarno, Switzerland – Aelo Swiss Academy, a pilot training organisation based at Locarno Airport, has welcomed multiple new intakes in 2025 as part of its growing flight training operations. The third cohort of 2025, Class 2025/03, includes 15 aspiring pilots.

To support the growing enrolment numbers Aelo Swiss Academy has expanded its training fleet with the addition of a 17th aircraft, a Tecnam P2008. In 2024 AELO Swiss Academy had placed an order for two Tecnam P2008.

As part of its commitment to offering the highest standards in pilot training, AELO Swiss Academy is also currently investing Euro 6 million in the expansion and modernization of its facilities at Locarno Airport. These new facilities, set to be completed in 2025, will support both the academy’s operations and the training needs of its students in a more efficient and integrated way.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Czech Republic Flight Training Group F Air Offers APS MCC Course Limited Offer in 2025

Czech Republic – F AIR, one of the largest flight training groups in Europe when measured by flight size, has announced a limited-time promotional offer on its simulator-based training programs.

Course prices under promotion:

  • APS MCC: €5,100 (reduced from €5,890)
  • MCC JOC: €3,290 (reduced from €3,690)
  • MCC: €2,490 (reduced from €2,790)
  • JOC: €990 (reduced from €1,290)

F AIR, established in 1990, is recognized as one of Central and Eastern Europe’s premier private flight schools, offering a full spectrum of aviation training programs including being the core flight training partner for Vietjet Aviation Academy and Air Arabia Academy.

Source: F AIR
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Air Arabia Academy Hosts Aviation Students from Abu Dhabi University

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia Academy, the training division of low-cost carrier Air Arabia, has hosted students from Abu Dhabi University’s Bachelor of Science in Aviation program, providing them with exposure to real-world aviation training environments and future career paths within the industry. The visit is part of ongoing engagement efforts to inspire and guide the next generation of aviation professionals.

Source: Air Arabia Academy
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