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Nordic Pilot Training Group Grows Norwegian Flight Training Base to Over 200 Students as of 2024

Sweden and Norway headquartered global flight training organisation OSM Aviation Academy, has grown the student count at its Arendal Base in southern Norway base, which it opened in 2018, from 8 in 2019 to over 200 in 2024. The academy’s flag ship course is its “Airline Ready Pilot Program” and a key focus area is the implementation and use of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA).

OSM Aviation Academy’s Executive Director Hans Kyrre Hultgren shared “OSM Aviation Academy’s training philosophy is the use of *Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA)*, which focuses on developing the core competencies required in real-world aviation. This tailored approach ensures that each student masters not only traditional flight skills but also the critical decision-making, communication, and leadership abilities necessary for safe and efficient airline operations.

In 2018 we started our expansion plan with the opening of the Arendal Base in the south of Norway in addition to our Stockholm and Fort Lauderdale bases, growing Arendal from 8 Students pre Covid to todays operation of 200 motivated cadet pilots enrolled.

A testimony to OSM Aviation Academy’s commitment to contribution to the future of aviation through relevant Airline Ready training.”

Source: Hans Kyrre H. (OSM Aviation Academy)
Photo Credit: Hans Kyrre H.

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Global Flight Training Provider Skyborne Welcomes UK Based ACMI and Charter Operator in September 2024

Global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, has hosted Richard Stanway, Deputy Head of Training at Ascend Airways, who introduced new career opportunities to Skyborne graduates.

Ascend Airways, a fast-growing member of Avia Solutions Group—the world’s largest ACMI provider—is actively seeking new talent as it continues its expansion.

The session also featured Skyborne graduate Chirag Bhuva, who joined Ascend Airways last year. Bhuva shared insights into his career journey with the airline, offering valuable advice to prospective candidates.

Source: Skyborne
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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Global Flight Training Group, AeroGuard Flight Training Center, Welcomes First Class of Air India Cadets in 2024

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, is excited to welcome its inaugural class of Cadets from Air India to its Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus. This first class of 19 students marks a significant partnership between AeroGuard and Air India, committed to providing high-quality, professional pilots for India’s flag carrier.

AeroGuard announced its selection by Air India to be a flight training provider for the airline earlier this year in February. Since this time, AeroGuard’s first class of Cadets have gone through a carefully structured screening process and have successfully completed the DGCA Ground School portion of their training in India. These Cadets are now at AeroGuard’s Arizona campus where they will complete their practical flight training, earning the certifications and ratings required for their careers with airline.

Joel Davidson, AeroGuard’s CEO, stated “Welcoming AeroGuard’s first class of Air India Cadets is an exciting moment we’ve been preparing for. We are excited to support Air India in its growth by preparing the next generation of their pilot workforce. We look forward to many more of the airline’s Cadets joining us soon.”

Air India is at the forefront of the rapidly growing air travel industry with plans to continue expanding their fleet and workforce. Air India has invested in its future by partnering with AeroGuard to professionally train and prepare its future pilots through the Cadet Pilot Program. Additional classes of Cadets are already underway in India and will join the first class at AeroGuard’s Phoenix campus once they complete Ground School.

With its commitment to safety, student success, and its high-quality training curriculum, AeroGuard is providing initial pilot training for additional leading airlines including China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand. AeroGuard has expanded its training capacity across all three U.S. campuses with 250+ experienced flight instructors and over 110 aircraft in its rapidly expanding fleet.

AeroGuard plans to further expand its training capacity up to 2,000 students across all three campuses. The flight school has added over 20 aircraft to its fleet in 2024 alone, in addition to its ongoing 90-aircraft order from Piper Aircraft which began deliveries in July and will take the fleet to over 200 total aircraft.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
Photo Credit: AeroGuard Flight Training Center

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Extends Support to Staff and Students of France Flight Training Organisation Stopping Operations

Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that Airways Aviation ESMA, an aeronautical academy based in France, has expressed its support and solidarity following the cessation of operations at AERO FORMATION in France. The closure has impacted both staff and students, leaving many uncertain about their futures.

  • Airways Aviation ESMA is extending a helping hand to former AERO FORMATION employees by inviting them to submit their CVs for potential career opportunities within the organization.
  • For affected students still in the midst of their training, Airways Aviation ESMA is offering special assistance to help them complete their training.

Source: Airways Aviation

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Czech Republic Based Flight Training Group F Air Completes First MCC and JOC Training on New Boeing 737 Simulator

Prague, Czech Republic based flight training group F AIR, one of Europe’s largest flight training organisations when measured by aircraft fleet size, reached a significant milestone by successfully completing its first Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and Jet Orientation Course (JOC) training on its Boeing 737 simulator at Prague Airport.

  • A total of 14 students successfully completed the MCC and JOC pilot training over the past two weeks.
  • The students logged a substantial number of flight simulator hours, enhancing their skills and preparation for multi-crew operations.

This includes pilots from France headquartered partner pilot training organisation Wecair.

Source: F AIR
Photo Credit: F AIR

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Middle East Aviation and Pilot Training Academy, T3 Aviation Academy, Celebrates Success of First Batch of Ab-Initio Type-Rating Trainees from Pakistan

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates based aviation and pilot training group T3 Aviation Academy, which announced in April 2024 that Commercial Pilot License holders who join its A320 Type Rating Course will secure a contract with their partner airline and which welcomed its first batch of four (4) ab-initio type-training trainees from Pakistan in July, has announced that the first batch of Ab-Initio Type-Rating Trainees from Pakistan has successfully completed the program.

The trainees have earned their A320 Type-Rating and will now move forward to continue their line training with the academy’s partner airline.

In August Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, announced that it had partnered with T3 Aviation Academy to induct its first batch of future Pakistani pilots. This milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to cultivate and develop local aviation talent in Pakistan.

Source: T3 Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: T3 Aviation Academy

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