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Philippine Airlines PAL Aviation School Welcomes First Batch in August 2025

Philippines – PAL Aviation School officially accepted AO Class 2025 Alpha during its onboarding ceremony at the LKTJ Center in Pasay City on August 26. The students were welcomed by PAL EVP/COO Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, together with PAL SVP Capt. Roland Narciso, PATC Head Capt. Ed Medina and representatives from Airways Aviation.

Cadets heard inspiring messages from PAL Aviation School alumnae, Pilot Affairs Head Capt. Lilybeth Tan-Ng from Batch 2002-A and First Officer Marie Ison of Batch 2012-C are setting the tone for their training ahead. The comprehensive 18-month program will start in Manila, with the training to continue at Archerfield, Queensland, starting late September. When the students finish the program, they will hold the license CPL/IR.

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 Gold Coast, 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: Philippine Airlines

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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy to Open New Training Campus at Tuscaloosa National Airport in August 2025

USA – pilot and aircraft maintenance training group Epic Flight Academy will officially inaugurate its newest training location at Tuscaloosa National Airport on August 30, 2025, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening event.

Epic Flight Academy has over the last few years expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools.

Flight training campuses are located in:

  • New Smyrna Beach (Florida)
  • Jacksonville (Florida)
  • Tallahassee (Florida)
  • Ocala (Florida)
  • Addison (Texas)
  • Englewood (Colorado)
  • St. George (Utah)
  • Tucson (Arizona)
  • Tuscaloosa (Alabama)

The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors, and prioritizes the recruitment of Epic-trained instructors to maintain instructional quality and consistency.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Airworks Aviation’s 2nd Batch of Cebu Pacific Cadets Reach 100-Hour Flight Training Milestone

Cebu, Philippines – Airworks Aviation Academy, one of the leading flight schools in the Philippines and the region, has announced that Batch 2 of the Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program has successfully reached the 100-hour flight training milestone.

In June 2024 Cebu Pacific (CEB), the fast growing Philippines based low-cost carrier operating over 80 aircraft, announced that it was partnering with Philippines based flight training organisation Airworks Aviation for its Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program. The program is currently the only airline in the country offering this program, giving aspiring pilots high-quality training experience, mentorship, and guaranteed employment path with the airline. Over a five-year period, CEB will deploy a total of 240–300 Cadet Pilots to Airworks.

The 96 week program will see aspiring pilots get their Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating as well as a type rating on either Airbus A320 or ATR72-600.

Source: Airworks Aviation

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Acron Aviation Academy Highlights 2025 Envoy Cadet Program

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy, the United States based flight training base of Acron Aviation, has highlighted its 2025 Envoy Air Cadet Program offering students in its Excel: Accelerated Pathway to Pilot program a direct career pathway into regional airline operations with Envoy Air.

  • Pathway Structure:

    • Students who progress to Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) roles and become Envoy Cadet Instructors are eligible for significant benefits.

  • Incentives for Cadets:

    • $15,000 in bonuses.

    • ATP CTP course paid in full.

    • Travel privileges on Envoy Air and affiliated carriers.

  • Bonus breakdown:

    • $7,500 sign-on bonus upon selection as Envoy Cadet Instructor.

    • $7,500 additional bonus upon reaching 750 total flight hours.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy

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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Welcomes 6th Norwegian Student Cohort

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the largest flight training organisations in the country, has welcomed the sixth batch of Norwegian cadets from Pilot Flight Academy, marking another milestone in the cross-border training collaboration between the two institutions.

In 2024 Two Large European Flight Training Providers Pilot Flight Academy and Professional Aviation Academy Announce Partnership for VFR Flight Training – AFM.aero

Professional Aviation achieved 16,000 flight hours in 2024 and launched a new helicopter academy, expanding its training portfolio.

Curious to hear more about Professional Aviation – check out the interview with AFM here: Growing to Become One of the Largest Flight Schools in Italy – Professional Aviation Academy – AFM.aero

Source: Professional Aviation

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Client – Cyprus Airways Flying Academy

Cyprus – CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with Cyprus Airways Flying Academy. CPaT will be providing Aircraft Systems training for the Airbus A220 and Airbus A320 fleets, along with their Aircraft Procedures Training Suite and robust General Subjects library.

“CPaT is excited to partner with Cyprus Airways Flying Academy as they grow their training capabilities on the A220 and A320 fleets,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “By providing our comprehensive courseware and training solutions, we are proud to support CAFA’s mission of preparing the next generation of pilots to the highest standards.”

Christos Limnatitis Managing Director of CAFA stated, “As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering excellence in aviation training, we are proud to announce our partnership with CPaT, selected after a rigorous evaluation process, as the provider of the ground school component for our upcoming Airbus A320 and A220 type rating programs. As a global market leader, CPaT brings proven expertise and innovative solutions that will be vital to the success of this important step. We are confident that this collaboration will not only enhance the quality of our training but also drive forward our vision of establishing a premier aviation training hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.”

Cyprus Airways Flying Academy is based out of Larnaca, Cyprus.

Source: CPaT

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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Highlights Growth Plans

Middle East and Europe – Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) – a holding group with pilot training offering subsidiaries, shared insights on the company’s long-term training vision, expansion plans, and the challenges of building structured aviation education pipelines during a recent media interview.

  • Current flight training bases/partnerships: Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and later this year in the United Arab Emirates

  • Expansion plans:

    • 5th flying base to open in Portugal in 2026 to serve Western Europe and North Africa.

    • New base planned in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2027

  • University partnerships:

    • First milestone partnership signed with Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

    • Additional agreements underway in Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, and Cyprus, with plans to scale globally to 32 ground school bases by 2030.

    • Students will complete initial ground school at partner universities before transitioning to IAE’s flight bases, merging professional training with academic diplomas in aviation management.

Statements:

  • “Every time we open a new base, it’s because the previous one reached full capacity, and we’ve saturated the space and can’t take more students. That demand pushes us to open new regions.” shared Mr Mehyou.
  • In regards to University partnership’s he mentions “The second partnership will be announced next month in Iraq, followed in Lebanon, the UAE, and Cyprus.“

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy

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