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Epic Flight Academy Graduates First A&P Class from CVG Campus After 19-Month Program

Kentucky, USA – Epic Flight Academy has graduated its first cohort of Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Aircraft Mechanics from its Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) campus. Seventeen students completed the FAA Part 147 programme on 4 December 2025, marking a major milestone for Epic’s expanding maintenance-training division.

  • The graduating class began training in April 2024, one year after Epic broke ground on the CVG facility. The 19-month training curriculum consisted primarily of hands-on instruction, with students conducting maintenance, inspection, and repair work on actual aircraft in accordance with FAA standards.

  • Epic currently employs 12 full-time instructors at the CVG site and trains approximately 100 students, reflecting strong regional demand for certificated mechanics.

  • Many graduates already have jobs secured, reinforcing the high placement potential of FAA Part 147 programmes amid nationwide shortages of A&P-qualified technicians.

  • The next CVG class is scheduled to begin on 16 February 2026, with applicants able to pre-qualify online.

  • In addition to its CVG programme, Epic operates an Aircraft Mechanic School at its New Smyrna Beach, Florida campus and ten FAA Part 141 pilot training schools across the United States, positioning the organisation as a multi-discipline aviation-training provider.

Statements

  • Josh Rawlins, COO & Aircraft Mechanic Program Director, Epic Flight Academy “We broke ground here in April 2023. This class of students began one year later in April 2024. To see them graduate now, fully qualified as A&Ps, is a real thrill.”

  • Jon Luck, CVG Campus Director“These students trained for 19 months. Most of the training is hands-on and working on actual aircraft. They learned how to inspect, repair, and maintain aircraft to FAA standards.”

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Saudia Academy and King Abdulaziz University Partner to Bridge Aviation Training and Engineering

Saudi Arabia – Saudia Academy, the aviation training arm and full flight simulator training center of the Kingdom’s national carrier Saudia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Abdulaziz University’s College of Engineering to deepen collaboration in aerospace engineering, research, and talent development. The partnership aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to localize aviation expertise and build national competencies in high-tech sectors.

  • The MoU aims to strengthen joint scientific and applied research efforts, establish cross-institutional research teams, and promote the exchange of technical studies and services.

  • A key initiative includes a bridging program allowing Saudia Academy graduates with diplomas in aircraft maintenance and engineering to pursue further education in the Aerospace Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University.

  • The agreement supports joint academic and industry engagement through scientific trips, faculty and student exchanges, and collaborative participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars.

  • Both institutions will cooperate on developing and modernizing curricula relevant to aerospace engineering and aviation maintenance.

  • The MoU also covers the training and development of students and faculty, including opportunities for cooperative training and joint capstone projects aimed at real-world aviation applications.

Source: Saudia Academy
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Gulf States Plan Single Aviation Regulator to Harmonise Airspace and Safety Standards

GCC – The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) has announced plans for the establishment of a unified GCC Civil Aviation Authority, a regional regulatory body that will oversee civil aviation operations across all six member states under a single framework. The announcement was made on 3 December 2025 during the 46th GCC Summit in Bahrain by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi.

  • The new authority would be headquartered in the United Arab Emirates and would serve as the central regulatory and oversight body for the region’s more than 23 international airports and 17 national airlines.

  • The initiative follows recommendations from the GCC Executive Committee for Civil Aviation, which earlier endorsed the formation of a unified authority, the development of a Unified Upper Airspace, and regional Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives.

  • A single aviation regulator is expected to strengthen coordination across GCC airspace, reduce operational delays, and enhance air traffic safety and efficiency.

Source: Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf

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