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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Welcomes October 2025 Asian Flag Carrier Cadets to Australia for Flight Training

Australia – 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 welcomed a new group of cadets from Philippine Airlines Aviation School to its Archerfield Airport campus in Queensland, marking the commencement of their practical flight training phase. The cadets previously completed their ground theory training in the Philippines.

Since its inception in the 1960s, the PAL Aviation School has provided top-tier education and training for aspiring pilots.

The program is an 18-month self-funded ab-initio pilot training course.

    • Training structure:

      • Ab-initio training at Airways Aviation’s Australia campus.

      • Advanced training at PAL Aviation Training Center (PATC), Manila, including A320 narrowbody type rating.

      • Widebody procedural training at partner simulator hubs in Clark, Haneda, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand.

    • Training devices and aircraft:

      • Alsim AL250 fixed-base simulator.

      • Cessna C172R and C172S aircraft.

    • License: CASA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (Australia), convertible to Philippine license.

    • Employment: Program is self-sponsored; no guaranteed employment, though graduates may be interviewed depending on airline needs and job availability.

    • Eligibility: Open to external candidates and active PAL/PAL Express employees.

Source: Janet D. (Airways Aviation)

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New Parent Brand and CEO to Elevate Simnest Companies to the Next Level

Hungary – Under the name Simnest Group, a new parent brand brings Simnest Aviation and Simnest Pilot Academy even closer to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and innovation. Cpt. Gyula Kühtreiber, former Head of Flight Operations and Recruitment Manager at an airline, current TRE, has been appointed CEO to lead the Group’s strategic evolution.

Simnest Aviation is one of the leading manufacturers in its category, with 23 EASA-certified, type-representative Simnest A320 and B737 FNPT II MCC simulators installed across Europe. Its sister company, Simnest Pilot Academy – a Wizz Air training partner – operates four Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulators and has trained nearly 2,500 students, including more than 1,700 MCC and APS MCC graduates, making it one of Europe’s most sought-after simulator-based pilot training organizations.

Although the two companies have long operated in close synergy, the establishment of Simnest Group aims to align their resources for even greater efficiency and a more unified market presence. As a result, the Simnest brands will deliver an even higher level of customer service, a stronger customer-centric mindset, innovative product development, and a continuously expanding portfolio for both aviation professionals and future pilots.

Alongside the organizational transformation, the Simnest Group and its brands are also undergoing a visual renewal: the corporate logos are being refreshed, a unified brand identity is being introduced, the website is being redesigned, and at all future industry exhibitions and events, the Group and its member brands will be represented together.

“The remarkable achievements of Simnest Aviation and Simnest Pilot Academy are undeniable. In just a few years, both companies have evolved from small Central European start-ups into leading European organizations in their respective fields. I firmly believe that by building on these accomplishments, on the expertise and dedication of our colleagues, and on my experience in airline management and the wider aviation industry, we can reach new heights. Together, we aim to contribute to uncompromising, high-quality pilot training not only in Europe but beyond, both on the manufacturing and training sides.” – said Cpt. Gyula Kühtreiber, CEO of Simnest Group.

The new Group CEO will be introduced at EATS 2025, held on November 5–6 in Cascais, Portugal, where the entire Group will be represented for the first time at stand 616.

About Simnest Aviation
Simnest Aviation is a major player in the fixed-base FSTD manufacturing market. The company has 23 type-representative simulators operating across eight European countries, and its proprietary FMGS software is also used in North America and Asia. Its product lineup – including the Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC, its simplified version, the Simnest A320 AATD, and the Simnest B737 FNPT II MCC – is designed to closely replicate the real aircraft, down to the finest details. This high level of realism has helped ATOs around the world expand their training portfolios and secure pilot training contracts with major airlines such as Brussels Airlines, Jettime, Norwegian, Scandinavian Airlines, and Wizz Air.

About Simnest Pilot Academy
Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, Simnest Pilot Academy provides an almost unique approach by training its cadets entirely on simulators. Over the past years, the Academy has trained nearly 2,500 students, including more than 1,700 MCC and APS MCC graduates. The number of students has nearly doubled every year, and today the Academy trains future pilots on four Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulators, which have recently surpassed 30,000 total operating hours. The fleet will expand further next year with the addition of a Simnest B737 FNPT II MCC simulator, enabling the Academy to serve students pursuing Boeing-oriented career paths as well. The Academy’s quality standards are reflected in its Wizz Air training partnership, established in 2023. Since then, over 300 APS MCC courses have been completed by future Wizz Air pilots at the Academy.

Source: Simnest Group

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Global Flight Training Group AeroGuard Flight Training Center Graduates First Air India Cadet in 12‑Month Training Cycle

Arizona, USA –headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases, has successfully graduated its first cadets under the Air India Cadet Pilot Program. The inaugural cadets completed the 12‑month training cycle and emerged as an instrument‑rated, multi‑engine commercial pilot ready for type rating with Air India Training Academy and airline operations.

With a growing fleet of 120 aircraft and over 250 flight instructors, AeroGuard offers airlines and cadet pilots a professionally focused and efficient training environment.

AeroGuard provides initial flight training to several global leading airlines alongside Air India, including Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, China Airlines and others, as well as a U.S. partnership with SkyWest Airlines, and degree-based training in partnership with Arizona State University. With over 25 years of experience training airline pilots and graduating over 8,000 cadets, AeroGuard stands out as a clear choice for leading airlines and universities worldwide to train professional pilots.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center

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Turkish Flight Training Group Ayjet Adds New Diamond Simulator to Enhance Multi-Engine Training in 2025

Türkiye – One of Turkey’s largest pilot training organisations AYJET Flight School, has expanded its simulator training capabilities with the addition of a Diamond DA42-VI NG simulator, certified as FNPT II (MEP). Delivered directly by Diamond Aircraft, the device features full systems replication, including avionics identical to the DA42-VI NG used in Ayjet’s flight training fleet.

Last year AYJET Flight School has shared that it has been awarded Best Flight School 2024 by the Jury of the Bluesky Awards. More than 1,796 pilots have graduated since 2005 with over 1,687 of them were subsequently employed in airlines.

Source: Ayjet Flight School

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