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Portuguese Flight School Omni Aviation Training Center Appoints Dylan van Haasen as Head of Training

Portugal – OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC) has appointed Dylan van Haasen as Head of Training. As Head of Training, van Haasen will be overseeing all EASA‑approved pilot and cabin‑crew programmes and ensuring full compliance with ANAC. He will also lead curriculum design, instructor development, digital training systems, and strategic growth across the bases of OATC. Learn more about OATC or Mr. van Haasen by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Dylan van Haasen  (OATC)
Photo Credit: OATC (shown as meta image)

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Vietjet Aviation Academy Partners with Airways Aviation to Strengthen Global Aviation Workforce Development

Finland – Airways Aviation and Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver international-standard pilot training programs in Europe, aligning with ICAO, EASA, and CAAV regulatory frameworks. The agreement was formalised during the historic visit of Vietnam’s General Secretary Tô Lâm to Finland — the first official trip by a Vietnamese Party leader to the Nordic nation in over 50 years.

  • The partnership aims to implement Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) programs, training a new generation of pilots to meet Vietjet’s global expansion and sustainable growth strategy.

  • Training will be conducted at Airways Aviation’s European facilities, incorporating international standards, modern fleet training, and advanced competency-based methodologies.

Source: VietJet Aviation Academy

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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Receives Over 40 Million Social Media Views in France and Portugal in 2025

Global – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has highlighted the exceptional achievements of its marketing team in France and Portugal, led by Thierry Dos Santos, marking a significant social media traction milestone across its European operations.

  • Airways Aviation became the most followed aviation school on TikTok in both France and Portugal.

  • The academy also became the most followed aviation school in France on Facebook (Meta).

  • In France, the team gained over 165,000 new organic Facebook followers in six months.

  • Their content reached over 40 million organic views across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube in France and Portugal combined.

  • Specifically, the campaigns generated:

    • 6.93 million views in Portugal over seven months

    • 33.8 million views in France over six months

Source: Airways Aviation

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Singapore Flying College Launches Youth Aviation Pathway with Learning and Emerging Aviators Programme (L.E.A.P)

Singapore – Singapore Flying College (SFC) has announced the launch of its Learning and Emerging Aviators Programme (L.E.A.P.), a structured educational and mentorship initiative aimed at cultivating future aviation professionals. The programme targets youth aged 7 to 25 and integrates foundational knowledge with hands-on exposure to aviation careers.

  • L.E.A.P is designed to engage students at different stages of interest and development:

    • Ages 7–16: Introduced to aviation fundamentals through interactive learning.

    • Ages 17–25: Receive career-focused mentorship and structured guidance.

  • The programme includes simulator sessions, aviation workshops, and airport visits to provide real-world context.

  • Students will be mentored by experienced SFC pilots, bridging the gap between education and employment.

  • SFC recently hosted students from the Japanese School Singapore as part of the L.E.A.P. launch, exposing them to the airline industry’s inner workings.

About Singapore Flying College (SFC)
Singapore Flying College, based in Singapore, provides flight training services primarily for Singapore Airlines Group cadets.

Source: Singapore Flying College
Photo Credit: Singapore Flying College

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Appoints Jay Gines as Director of Aviation Safety

Arizona, United States – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), one of the world’s leading aviation and aerospace academic institutions, has appointed Jay Gines as its new Director of Aviation Safety. A graduate of ERAU himself, Gines returns to the university to lead and enhance safety practices across its aviation training and operational environment.

Source: Jay Gines (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University)
Photo Credit: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (shown as meta image)

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US University Announces New Director of School of Aviation in 2025

Alabama, USA – Auburn University has announced the appointment of Dr. James “Birdy” Birdsong as Director of its School of Aviation, following his tenure as Interim Director. Learn more about Auburn University’s School of Aviation or Dr. Birdsong by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

  • With its aviation roots dating back to the 1920s and pilot training formally beginning in 1939, Auburn operates one of the longest continually running university flight programs in the United States.

  • The university’s School of Aviation currently offers undergraduate degrees in Professional Flight and Aviation Management, with over 1,000 students enrolled, including a female student body three times higher than the national average.

Source: Auburn University

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First ALSIM Airliner Simulator Certified in Australia

Australia – Flight Training Adelaide (FTA), one of the country’s largest flight training organisations, has become the first operator in Australia to receive CASA certification for an ALSIM Airliner simulator. This expands FTA’s advanced simulator capabilities with a device capable of replicating multiple airline-type aircraft models.

The ALSIM Airliner is a hybrid simulator configurable for multiple aircraft types, including the B737MAX, A320, A220, and E190-E2.

Source: ALSIM

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