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Global Flight Training Group, Airways Aviation, Highlights 2026 Hour Building Offer in Portugal

Portugal – 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 that Airways Aviation Portugal has announced new hour-building opportunities on its Diamond DA40 aircraft at Cascais (LPCS) and Ponte de Sor (LPSO), accompanied by a limited-time launch offer for bookings made before November 15, 2025. The initiative provides affordable flight time options for student and licensed pilots looking to progress toward commercial qualifications under EASA regulations.

  • Standard hourly rates (Rates include fuel and one landing fee; additional landings charged at aerodrome rates):

    • Cascais – €240/hour

    • Ponte de Sor – €230/hour

  • Introductory requirement: A one-hour adaptation flight with an instructor is required for first-time DA40 pilots (€80).

  • Discounted package options:

    • 10h–19h → €220/h (LPCS) | €210/h (LPSO)

    • 20h–49h → €200/h (LPCS) | €190/h (LPSO)

    • 50h+ → €180/h (LPCS) | €170/h (LPSO)

  • Special launch offer: €190/h (LPCS) and €180/h (LPSO) for 10-hour packages purchased before November 15, 2025.

  • Purchased flight hours must be used within 12 months of the purchase date.

For more information contact Airways Aviation.

Source: Airways Aviation

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Portuguese Flight School OMNI Aviation Training Center Partners with Training Provider to Launch Country’s First Advanced UPRT Program

Portugal — OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC) has partnered with Unlimited Aerobatics (UA) to launch Portugal’s first Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (A-UPRT) program. This collaboration integrates A-UPRT into all future OATC pilot training courses, while existing students will be given the option to upgrade.

  • The new A-UPRT initiative aims to elevate pilot preparedness and resilience by providing hands-on experience with dynamic stalls and full upset recovery scenarios.
  • Practical training will be conducted using the high-performance Extra 300 aircraft, offering real-world upset exposure with G-load capabilities up to +8/-8G — significantly beyond standard training aircraft.
  • A-UPRT exceeds regulatory requirements, addressing Loss of Control in Flight (LOC-I), which remains the leading cause of airline fatalities globally.
  • The program is jointly coordinated by Jorge Loureiro (UA Portugal) and Cástor Fantoba, world champion aerobatic pilot and Director of UA Training.

Statements

  • “It’s a pleasure to have OMNI as a partner to train Portuguese pilots. UA Training seeks excellence, and it is an honour to work together with one of Portugal’s most important aviation groups.” — Jorge Loureiro, UA Training
  • “OATC is setting a new standard in pilot training. By partnering with Unlimited Aerobatics, we are delivering the most advanced and effective A-UPRT program in Portugal.” — Ricardo Cortez, OMNI Aviation Training Center
  • “We will together work to provide the best training for pilots in Portugal to give them a competitive advantage in the global aviation workplace.” — Cástor Fantoba, Unlimited Aerobatics

About OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC)
Established in 1998 and part of the OMNI Group, OATC is Portugal’s leading flight training academy. It operates the country’s only flight school with a connected airline, recently launched a fleet renewal program, and delivers EASA-compliant training from ab initio to commercial levels.

About Unlimited Aerobatics
Founded by world champion pilot Cástor Fantoba, Unlimited Aerobatics is a premier aerobatic and UPRT training provider. Operating in Spain and Portugal, UA delivers tailored upset training using high-performance aircraft and elite instructors from both competitive and airline aviation.

Source: OATC
Photo Credit: OATC

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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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