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Kuwait Airways CEO Attends FTEJerez’s 2025 Graduation

Spain — aviation and flight training organisatoin FTEJerez has marked another milestone with the graduation of Courses 250 and 251, hosting a celebration at Bodegas González Byass alongside cadets’ families, airline partners, and distinguished industry leaders.

  • Guests of Honour included:

    • Abdulmohsen Alfagaan, CEO of Kuwait Airways

    • Aled Matthias, Senior Manager – Airbus Flight Training at British Airways

  • The graduates come from a diverse international cohort, with students from the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Spain, Lebanon and Belgium

About FTEJerez
FTEJerez, based in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, is a leading European pilot training academy with a history of providing integrated ab initio training. The academy partners with multiple airlines, including British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Kuwait Airways, to prepare cadets for direct entry into airline careers.

Source: FTEJerez

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Expands Fleet With 5th Elixir Aircraft at Spain Base

Spain — Leading Edge Aviation, a flight training group operating bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, has welcomed its fifth new Elixir Aircraft to its fair-weather training base in Spain, marking another step in the academy’s ongoing fleet expansion.

  • The Elixir, a new-generation training aircraft, offers advanced avionics, safety features, and lower operating costs, aligning with the academy’s sustainability and innovation goals.

  • With its bases in the UK and Spain, Leading Edge Aviation is strategically expanding training resources to meet growing airline demand for new pilots.

Just a few days ago Leading Edge Aviation had officially welcomed LEAP-066 and MGS-043—18 students in each group (36 total)—into its integrated training programmes, continuing its steady intake of cadets pursuing commercial pilot careers.

The strong enrolment follow’s Leading Edge Aviation’s strong graduate placement performance with the organisation previously announcing the strong outcomes from its continued partnership with easyJet, with 65 students securing positions at the airline in the past 12 months. Of these, 54 cadets were tagged by easyJet before completing their training, demonstrating the strength of the pathway from training to airline employment. In total, 129 Leading Edge graduates are now employed with easyJet, reinforcing the academy’s role as a key talent pipeline for the carrier..

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Ranked No. 1 FTO in India by DGCA

India — Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates multiple flight training bases in India, has been ranked as the No. 1 Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in India in the first-ever official rankings released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

  • The recognition highlights CAA’s consistent focus on safety, quality, and training standards since its establishment in 2008.

  • The academy operates from Dhana Airfield in Madhya Pradesh and has become one of India’s most prominent flight training providers.

  • Over its 18 years of operations, CAA has trained hundreds of cadet pilots for Indian and international airlines including a cadet program with IndiGo

Statement

  • “Delighted and proud that CAA has been ranked as the No.1 FTO in India in the first ever official DGCA FTO rankings released today. A true testament to the 18 years of passion and unrelenting efforts by the core team. Now to move onwards and upwards till we are recognised among the world’s best. In the words of Robert Frost, we have “miles to go before we sleep!”” shared Aniruddha Bose, Vice President Operations.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy

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US Aviation and Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Highlights Expansion, Awards, and Alumni Achievements in September 2025

United States — Epic Flight Academy has announced a series of milestones in September and upcoming events in October, including the grand opening of its newest flight school in Provo, Utah, recognition as a Top Workplace for the fourth year running, and a host of student, alumni, and community engagement achievements.

  • Expansion: Epic will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce at its new Provo, Utah, location. The event will feature discovery flights and simulator experiences.

  • Epic has again been named a Top Workplace by the Orlando Sentinel in 2025, a recognition based solely on staff feedback.

  • Community Engagement:

    • Partnered with Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum at Centennial Airport to showcase aircraft to children and families.

    • Participated in Girls in Aviation Day at Ocala International Airport.

    • Supported the Challenge Air for Kids & Friends charity event at Centennial Airport, giving children with special needs the chance to explore aircraft.

    • Welcomed Newport High School students to its CVG aircraft mechanic school.

  • Alumni Success: Epic highlighted recent career placements, including pilots at US-Bangla Airlines, Republic Airways, Jet Methods, TAAG Angola Airlines, and PSA Airlines, as well as a technician role in Argentina.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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UK-based Stansted Airport College Teams Up with Resilient Pilot to Train Future Pilots

United Kingdom – A group of aviation students at Stansted Airport College will get an amazing opportunity to take part in a specialist pilot training programme with aviation training specialists, Resilient Pilot.

Resilient Pilot is a UK CAA-approved training organisation specialising in innovative pilot training programmes. Led by operational airline pilots and aviation professionals, Resilient Pilot delivers mentoring, theory training, and competency-based tools to support airlines and pilots as they transition to CBTA/EBT. Resilient Pilot has created the world’s first app for human factors and pilot competency development, Resilience Deck, which helps IEs and pilots continuously develop the skills and behaviours required on the flightdeck.

Stuart Beech, Founder and CEO of Resilient Pilot said: “Resilient Pilot was founded with the aim of supporting the aviators of the future, and our partnership with Stansted Airport College is testament to that mission. Students on our NextGen Aviator programme will have access to Resilience Deck, the world’s first app for developing pilot competencies and human factors, which supports micro-learning of key skills and behaviours needed on the flight deck.

Students will also attend regular face-to-face workshops which will support team communication and allow them to interact with operational airline pilots. We’re really looking forward to working with students on the programme and helping their career in aviation take off!”

Ruth Gray, Head of Aviation at the college, said of the opportunity: “We strongly believe that every student should be inspired and supported to reach informed decisions about their future career pathways. Our unique Pilot enrichment programme provides just such a pathway for those aspiring to become commercial or military pilots of the future. Enhancing this year’s programme with the Resilient Pilot App and workshops further reinforces our commitment to ensuring each student on the programme gains relevant industry knowledge and the right skills to help them reach their goals.”

Source: Resilient Pilot

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ATP Flight School and American Airlines Host 250 Aspiring Pilots at Charlotte Open House in September 2025

North Carolina, USA – ATP Flight School and American Airlines welcomed nearly 250 students and aspiring airline pilots to Concord Regional Airport (JQF) on Wednesday, September 24, for an open house event celebrating their partnership through the American Airlines Cadet Academy.

Hosted at ATP’s Charlotte training center, the event brought together current students, prospective cadets, alumni, and pilot recruiters for a day of informative sessions on becoming an airline pilot and the path to a career at American. Attendees had the opportunity to step aboard a PSA Airlines CRJ-900 regional jet and speak directly with representatives from American, American Airlines Federal Credit Union, and regional carriers: Envoy Air, Piedmont Airlines, and PSA Airlines.

ATP Vice President of Training Support, Mike Wisniewski, and American’s Vice President of Flight Operations, Captain Alan Johnson, welcomed guests with remarks highlighting the demand for professional pilots and the impact of the ATP and American partnership. Additional speakers from ATP and American’s flight operations teams shared insights into training, hiring, and the regional-to-mainline pilot pathway.

During the event, a career expo was hosted for ATP students, with airline recruiters and program mentors from American’s wholly owned regional airlines showcasing the real-world career outcomes available to ATP graduates. The event demonstrated ATP’s unmatched network of airline partnerships and its continued focus on helping graduates transition directly from flight training to the flight deck.

“The strength of ATP’s airline hiring partnerships was on full display,” said Ashley Pillon, Director of Airline and Corporate Partnerships at ATP Flight School. “ATP excels in providing graduates with a structured career path backed by the major airlines. The American Airlines cadets are joining 2,700 students nationwide training in ATP’s Airline Career Pilot Program — all on the most efficient path toward a successful airline pilot career.”

Source: ATP Flight School
Photo Credit: ATP Flight School

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