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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Achieves 65 easyJet Pilot Placements in Past Year

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has announced 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.

  • The collaboration between LEAL and easyJet reflects a mutual commitment to excellence in pilot recruitment and training standards.

  • LEAL hosted the easyJet recruitment team at its Oxford campus in recent weeks, continuing the established assessment and selection process for students.

  • The results highlight the importance of integrated career services, with Graduate Services Manager Alistair Smith emphasizing: “It’s always a pleasure to see so many happy people achieving their goals of becoming an airline pilot. Hard work really does pay off! It’s a privilege to share in the success and excitement of our students!”

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Announces 2025 Appointment for Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor

United Kingdom – headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, has appointed Mike Upson to the role of Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI), entrusting him with oversight of the ground school curriculum and theoretical training. Mr. Upson was formerly Senior Instructor, Project Manager, and Course Developer of Leading Edge Aviation.

Learn more about Leading Edge Aviation and Mr. Upson by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Mike Upson (Leading Edge Aviation)

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Portugal’s International Flight Academy Selects VRpilot for Interactive Procedure Training

Portugal – Portuguese flight academy IFA has selected VRpilot’s interactive cockpit training solution for their training offerings on the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 MAX. By implementing virtual reality in their training, IFA will provide its cadets with immersive and cutting-edge training tools for better learning efficiency and knowledge retention.

Thor Paulli Andersen, Partner, VRpilot: “We are proud to partner with IFA, a respected training organization with a strong reputation. Their decision to integrate VRflow for both A320 and 737 MAX programs highlights how virtual reality has become an essential part of modern aviation training.”

José Madeira, CEO, IFA: “We’re always looking for ways to make training more effective and engaging for our students. Adding VRflow to our A320 and 737 MAX programs allows our students to practise procedures in a realistic and immersive environment, helping them build confidence before ever stepping into the simulator. For us, it’s not just about innovation, it’s about preparing pilots for real challenges with the best tools available.”

The VRflow platform will be deployed across IFA’s training centers in Cascais and Viseu, further strengthening the academy’s state-of-the-art facilities that already include advanced flight simulators and an in-house maintenance organization.

About IFA – International Flight Academy
IFA is an EASA-certified flight academy with over 25 years of experience, training thousands of pilots and cabin crew now flying for leading airlines across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With training centers in Cascais and Viseu, and its own Part 145 maintenance organization, IFA offers a full spectrum of professional aviation training.Its modern facilities include advanced simulators such as the Boeing 737 MAX FNPT II and Airbus A320 FNPT II, ensuring students are fully prepared for airline careers through a structured, multi-stage training pathway.

About VRpilot
VRpilot is a leading provider of virtual reality training solutions for the aviation industry. Its innovative VR technology is designed to enhance pilot and maintenance training by offering realistic, immersive experiences that improve skills and knowledge in a safe and controlled environment.

Source: VRpilot

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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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