Market Intelligence: Middle East

Middle East Aviation and Pilot Training Academy, T3 Aviation Academy, Opens 10 Slots for Ab-Initio Type-Rating Training in Pakistan

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Aviation and pilot training group T3 Aviation Academy is offering only 10 assessment slots for its highly sought-after ab-initio type-rating training program in Pakistan.

In September T3 Aviation Academy announced that the first batch of Ab-Initio Type-Rating Trainees from Pakistan has successfully completed the program.

In August Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, announced that it had partnered with T3 Aviation Academy to induct its first batch of future Pakistani pilots. This milestone marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to cultivate and develop local aviation talent in Pakistan.

Source: T3 Aviation Academy
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Emirates Flight Training Academy Seeks Flight Instructors – Offers Pathway to Airline Cockpit

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Educators shape civilisations, and on World Teachers’ Day, both Emirates and Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) hailed their flight instructors for piloting the future of aviation. World Teacher’s Day, celebrated on 5 October, highlights the invaluable and enriching role educators play in inspiring and influencing the future of humanity.

EFTA’s flight instructors are eligible to join Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, as a First Officer after completing five years in the training role. After these trainers are trained to fly the world’s largest and all wide-body fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, they can expect to join the airline’s 4,400 strong pilot community – a golden opportunity which is a rarity for the industry.

Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi, Divisional Vice President at EFTA said: “We celebrate our flight instructors – who are among the most experienced and committed in the industry – on this World Teachers’ Day. They are the backbone of the academy and have a significant impact on shaping the personalities and success of our cadets. Not just on technical skills, but our instructors are inspirational mentors and coaches who impart soft skills such as leadership, situational awareness, decision making, adaptability and communication. Flight instructors have the distinction of fostering the next generation of pilots, one of the most highly prized roles in aviation.”

Muhammad Bilal Pasha, First Officer at Emirates is the first-ever flight instructor who transitioned to the airline. He said: “Being a flight instructor at EFTA was more than just teaching – it was about inspiring the next generation of pilots to chase their dreams with passion and resilience. As I now step into my role as a First Officer at Emirates, I carry with me the pride of watching those dreams take flight, knowing the sky is just the beginning. The opportunity for growth provided by EFTA has enabled me to grow my wings in commercial aviation. I will now see the world, thanks to EFTA and Emirates’ vast network.”

Ian Harrington, Deputy Chief Theoretical Knowledge at EFTA said: “At EFTA, we have the unique ability to mentor the future of aviation, not only through flight training, but through academic rigour that inspires the next generation of pilots to explore and conquer the skies. I feel proud to be a part of an academy that empowers its teachers.”

With Emirates’ and EFTA’s planned growth trajectory, both the airline and the academy are inviting experienced and passionate instructors to join their teams. EFTA currently has a strong team of 43 highly qualified flight instructors from 23 nationalities, while Emirates has a team of 520 from 53 nationalities.

EFTA is welcoming instructors who have a minimum of 700 hours, and a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a single engine class rating. Candidates must have an exceptional instructional technique and an understanding of a broad range of teaching methodologies. To know more about the eligibility criteria and to apply, click here.

Those who wish to join Emirates as a flight instructor must hold a CPL, an ATPL or a MPL (Multi-crew Pilot License) and have experience as an active instructor/examiner for a minimum of 12 months, along with 1,500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-crew aircraft.

EFTA is one of the most advanced pilot training facilities, offering one of the best cadet programmes in the world. The academy opened its doors in 2017 to train cadets with no previous knowledge of flying. Today the academy combines cutting-edge learning technologies and a modern fleet of 29 training aircraft including Cirrus SR22 G6, Embraer Phenom 100EV and Diamond DA42-VI.

Located at Dubai World Central, EFTA’s state-of-the-art facility, is spread over 12.5 million sq. ft equivalent to 200 football pitches. With over 1,800 metres of runway, exclusive to the facility, and a dedicated Air Traffic Control Tower, flight instructors have access to the most advanced infrastructure and technology to train cadets.

Emirates’ cutting-edge pilot training facility currently houses 10 full-flight simulators for A380s and 777s. The airline’s new US$135 million pilot training academy with an area of 63,318 sq.ft. will accommodate six Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its A350s and 777X aircraft.

Source: Emirates
Photo Credit: Emirates

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Aviation Software Developer Coradine Aviation Systems Announces 2024 Update for its Digital Flight Logging Software ‘LogTen Pilot Logbook’

Coradine Aviation Systems is thrilled to announce the release of their latest update, LogTen 2024.3, designed to further optimize the flight logging experience on LogTen Pilot Log for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. This update brings powerful new tools that streamline the digital pilot logbook data management, allowing users to track your career goals more effectively with downloadable filter groups—like IPC, BFR, ATP, and Total Jet time—keeping user’s logbook organized like never before.

NEW! Group Folder Functionality on iOS

One of the standout features in this update is the introduction of group folder functionality on iOS. This enhancement enables user’s to:

  • Create Customizable Folders: Easily organize Smart Groups, Limits, and Currencies into folders on the Analyze page, making the data more accessible.
  • Nest Smart Groups: Group related filters for advanced logic like IPC & Instrument currency.
  • Efficient Data Management: Quickly navigate organized folders to review information easily.

Introducing LogTen’s Downloadable Groups

Users can now download pre-built groups directly to their LogTen Pilot Logbook on iPhone, iPad and Mac! The LogTen team has built commonly used groups so user’s can track goals and stay safe at each stage of their career, including:

  • IPC & Instrument Currency: This group tracks user’s approaches and holds for the last 6 months, OR if they have had an instrument proficiency check
  • FAA Student and Instructors Groups: Multiple groups to track user’s progress towards PPL, Instrument, Commercial and MEI
  • Commercial and Career Groups: Multiple groups to track progress towards their ATP, Part 121 time, Part 135 time and more!

Yearly and Monthly Summaries

The 2024.3 update also introduces Yearly and Monthly summaries for iPhone and iPad, (in full color!) review totals overall, for each aircraft type, and tap the “MyWorldView” map to see everywhere user’s were in the world during that time period:

  • At-a-Glance Totals: Easily review user’s totals for any month or year, broken down by Seat Time and Aircraft Type.
  • Interactive Flight Maps: Generate a map of user’s flights for any selected period, providing a visual representation of their journey.
  • Customizable Views: Configure how many years will be visible and switch between yearly and monthly summaries with just a tap.

Role-Based Customization and UI Enhancements on iOS

Coradine Aviation Systems has also made several key improvements to the iOS version of LogTen:

  • Role-Based Customization: The Analyze page now adapts based on user’s selected role, ensuring that the most relevant features and data are front and center from the moment a user logs in.
  • Consistent Totals Display: Monthly and yearly totals now appear on the Analyze page, bringing iOS functionality in line with macOS.
  • Improved User Interface: A clearer, more informative alert now replaces the trial limit notification, making it easier to understand the benefits of subscribing.

macOS Enhancements

The macOS users haven’t been left out either. The 2024.3 update brings:

  • Tailored Limits and Currency Tracking: Coradine Aviation Systems refined the initial setup process by aligning Limits and Currency tracking with user’s selected role, creating a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
  • Streamlined Data Access: The new features mirror the organizational tools available on iOS, ensuring a consistent and efficient experience across all devices.

Explore More

For detailed guidance on these updates, including how to make the most of the new Group Folder functionality and Yearly/Monthly summaries – check out the new Analyze video tutorial on their Youtube Channel below.

Source: Coradine Aviation Systems
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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Partners with Middle East Pilot Training Organisation for MPL Program

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates based Etihad Aviation Training, a global leader in aviation training solutions, has partnered with Padpilot, a leading digital aviation theory training resource provider.

Padpilot’s innovative ATPL theory course materials will be integrated into Etihad Aviation Training’s Multi Pilot Licence (MPL) training programs, enhancing the academic phase of airline pilot training.

The partnership reflects Etihad Aviation Training’s commitment to delivering world-class training and creating a dynamic, effective learning environment for its trainee pilots.

“We strongly believe that theory training has to be engaging and interesting for our students to be successful in their flying career,” said Michael Boulton CTKI at Etihad Aviation Training. “Padpilot provides the most up to date, interactive and relevant courseware available, helping us achieve this goal.”

Etihad Aviation Training is the first training organisation in the UAE to adopt Padpilot ATPL(A) theory resources, which have recently been fully updated for the latest EASA ATPL(A) syllabus, including the new ECQB 2024 Amendment 5. Etihad MPL students will benefit from studying for their theoretical knowledge exams using the most current materials available.

“We share Etihad’s commitment to providing an exemplary theory education for their next generation of airline pilots. Gaining a strong foundation of knowledge during initial training sets the stage for lifelong learning throughout a pilot’s career, resulting in enhanced skills and safer operations,” said Nathan Gray, Padpilot CEO.

About Etihad Aviation Training
A leading Aviation Training Organisation based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, delivering premium training solutions that empower organisations to elevate the skills and expertise of their employees, facilitating growth and success in their aviation journey. With a proud legacy in Pilot and Cabin Crew Training, Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) has expanded its horizons in 2023 to include comprehensive Airport Training solutions.

About Padpilot
UK-based aviation publisher Padpilot harnesses advanced educational technology to create innovative teaching and learning resources that enable pilot training providers worldwide to deliver a smarter education during the theory phase of initial pilot training.

Source: Padpilot
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Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – FlightLogger

In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series AFM’s Customer Success & Business Development Manager Agata Marszalek speaks with Kenneth Jeppesen – President and Former CEO of FlightLogger – a leading provider of Flight Training Management software, which provides an all-in-one digital platform for managing the daily operations of a flight school in a standardized framework that fully supports each school’s unique approach to creating new pilots.

The conversation covers:

  • Kenneth Jeppesen’s Background and FlightLogger’s Growth: Kenneth started his aviation journey in the Royal Danish Air Force and later became a flight instructor. He founded FlightLogger in 2011, which has grown rapidly to become a global leader in flight training management software, supporting clients in 50 countries.
  • Global Expansion and Clientele: FlightLogger has experienced substantial growth, onboarding five to six new flight academies monthly. Recent clients include flight schools from the Philippines, Lebanon, Canada, and the U.S. The company’s software is widely used across the globe.
  • Investment from Arcadea Group: The company recently secured a growth investment from Arcadea Group, which also holds stakes in other aviation businesses. This partnership has enabled FlightLogger to expand its AI capabilities and improve its offerings, ensuring that flight schools remain at the cutting edge of technology and efficiency.
  • Leadership Transition: Kenneth Jeppesen has stepped down as CEO to pursue a personal dream of circumnavigation, with Mads Larsen taking over the CEO role. Kenneth remains involved in product management and strategic decisions.
  • Flight Training Industry Challenges and FlightLogger’s Role: Kenneth highlights the growing demand for pilots and the importance of bridging the gap between flight schools and airlines to ensure the highest quality of pilot training. FlightLogger is focused on providing advanced features such as AI-powered scheduling and business insights to enable flight schools to manage scheduling and operational KPIs more efficiently. This helps optimize aircraft usage, instructor-student ratios, and overall training quality.
  • Commitment to Safety: FlightLogger offers a comprehensive Safety Management System (SMS), which is one of its most popular modules. The system allows users to easily track and report safety incidents and risks, contributing to a safer training environment.

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Qatar Airways Group Announces Intention To Acquire 25% Minority Stake in Virgin Australia

  • Represents a significant vote of confidence in Virgin Australia and Australian aviation
  • Cements a deeper strategic partnership that will strengthen competition in Australia’s skies, creating more choice and better value for Australians.
  • Provides access to scale and synergy benefits, further strengthening Virgin Australia’s financial resilience and underpinning the company’s continued strategic growth.
  • Enables a measured entry into long-haul international flying by mid-2025, with significant flow on benefits for Australian travellers and the Australian economy.
  • Delivers additional consumer benefits, including increased earn and redemption opportunities between Velocity and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club, as well as expanded code sharing arrangements and improved schedule and connectivity options.
  • Unlocks the potential for new areas of cooperation, including on sustainability initiatives and western Sydney’s aviation ecosystem.

1 October 2024: The existing partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will be strengthened with today’s announcement that Qatar Airways Group intends to acquire a minority 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital (subject to FIRB approval). Qatar Airways is one of the world’s largest airlines and earlier this year was awarded the world’s best airline by Skytrax for the eighth time.

A deeper strategic relationship between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will drive increased competition in Australian aviation. This will ensure Australian consumers have access to even better value airfares and greater choice. Domestic competition in Australia is dependent on Virgin Australia thriving through the inevitable ups and downs of aviation. Qatar Airways Group’s strategic investment will provide access to the critical scale and expertise of a world leading global airline. The minority stake also serves as a cornerstone investment ahead of an anticipated return of Virgin Australia into public ownership and the opportunity that would provide for Australians to share in Virgin Australia’s future.

The equity investment by Qatar Airways Group will unlock new areas of cooperation with Virgin Australia, all of which will help to drive additional consumer and economic benefits. Subject to ACCC authorisation this cooperation will enable Virgin Australia to launch flights from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to Doha, connecting seamlessly into Qatar Airways’ global network. These extra flights will open up more than 100 new connecting itineraries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Australian travellers. The proposed wet lease services will begin in mid-2025, allowing Virgin Australia to assess the longer-term merits and viability of wide-body aircraft flying while providing Australians with greater local competition for their long-haul travel needs in the near-term.

The expanded codeshare and collaboration arrangement will provide access to a greater range of international destinations with improved schedules and frequencies, increased earn and redemption opportunities for members of Velocity and Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club, and broader access to great value fares for leisure travellers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporate customers.

The deepened partnership has the potential to underpin significant jobs and economic growth, not just in Virgin Australia but across both the broader aviation and tourism sectors in Australia. An important area of future focus is sustainability, including the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The partnership also comes at a great time to explore opportunities as the new Western Sydney Airport and its economic ecosystem are developed.

Commentary from Virgin Australia Group CEO Jayne Hrdlicka: 

“This partnership brings the missing piece to Virgin Australia’s longer-term strategy and is a huge vote of confidence in Australian aviation. Importantly, it will further strengthen Virgin Australia’s ability to compete over the long term, which will inevitably translate into more choice and even better value airfares for consumers as well as additional Australian aviation jobs,” Ms Hrdlicka said.

“Qatar Airways has been a valued codeshare partner of Virgin Australia since 2022. This investment by the world’s best airline will deepen an already strong partnership by bringing critical scale and the best industry expertise to support our long-term competitiveness and growth.

“This proposed investment is subject to regulatory approval. We do not take this for granted and have made submissions outlining the benefits of the transaction for Australian aviation, Australian travellers and the Australian economy.”

Reflecting on the new proposed long-haul services between Australia and Doha, Ms Hrdlicka noted that they were estimated to generate an economic benefit of ~A$3bn to the Australian economy through incremental visitor flows over the next five years. Additional benefits will flow from increased freight capacity, supporting Australia’s high-value exports to markets such as the Middle East and Europe.

“I am delighted that our closer relationship allows us to put our ‘toe in the water’ regarding long-haul international, as well as the ability to deepen other areas of existing cooperation, including between our respective loyalty programs and code sharing arrangements,” she said.

Ms Hrdlicka noted that she was particularly excited by the potential to expand the two airlines’ relationship into new areas such as sustainability and development of the western Sydney aviation ecosystem, including broader jobs and training opportunities.

“Sustainable Aviation Fuel will play a critical role in aviation’s long-term decarbonisation effort. Virgin Australia has been an active participant in the Federal Government’s Jet Zero Council, and we expect our partnership with Qatar Airways to support SAF opportunities in a manner consistent with the Federal Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda,” she said.

“Both airlines are thrilled by the opportunity to work together more closely, which will bring significant benefits to Australian travellers and the economy.

“I am super proud of the entire team at Virgin Australia. Together they have done a wonderful job getting Virgin Australia back into a healthy, long term competitive position that has attracted the world’s best airline as a prospective investor. Every member of our team has contributed to this terrific outcome,” Ms Hrdlicka said.

Commentary from Qatar Airways Group CEO Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer: 

“We are really pleased to be announcing our proposed strategic investment in Virgin Australia today. The alignment of our two airlines is significant, the relationships are deep, and we could not be more proud to bring even more great value and choice to all Australians. The investment further demonstrates our strategic alignment with Virgin Australia and our collective ambition to deliver the best possible service and value to Australian passengers,” he said.

“Not only that, we believe competition in aviation is a good thing and it helps raise the bar, ultimately benefiting customers. This agreement will also help support Australian jobs, businesses and the wider economy.”

Commentary from Bain Capital Partner Mike Murphy: 

“Virgin Australia plays a pivotal role in connecting Australians with each other, and with the world. Over the past four years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside a team that has shown the dedication and tenacity needed to revitalise the airline. After a decade of losses resulting in administration, Virgin Australia has emerged as a strong and profitable company with an attractive market position, a loyal customer base, and a promising growth trajectory,” he said.

“We are pleased to welcome Qatar Airways Group as a partner at this stage to build on Virgin Australia’s strong foundation.”

Source: Virgin Australia

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Aviation and Navigation Database Provider KEYVAN Aviation Launches SIMDATA Navigation Database for Flight Simulation Enthusiasts

Turkey based KEYVAN Aviation brings flight simulation enthusiasts closer to real-world data with the launch of the SIMDATA Navigation Database. This new product aims to elevate virtual flight experiences by providing professional-grade accuracy, allowing users to immerse themselves in highly realistic simulations.

Real-World Data and Easy Access

Developed by Keyvan, this innovative service allows users to incorporate real-world navigation data into their flight simulators. With an affordable annual subscription model, users gain access to comprehensive global airport and flight route data, enhancing the realism of virtual flight environments. Integration is seamless, with simple subscription and download options.

Professional Standards in Sim Lovers Database

The SIMDATA Navigation Database is built on certified and approved data, drawing from Keyvan’s expertise in the aviation sector. Users can simulate flight operations with data that generated from real-world navigation standards. The database includes detailed information on over 30,000 airports, 39,500 runways, navaids, and airways worldwide.

Regular Updates and International Compliance

The database is updated regularly in synchronization with AIRAC’s 28-day cycle, providing 13 updates per year. This ensures that users always have access to the most current data for their flights. Moreover, the database complies with international aviation standards, making it a reliable resource for flight schools and simulation users globally.

Perfect for a Wide Range of Users

Designed for flight simulation enthusiasts, virtual flight schools, and anyone seeking a high-fidelity aviation experience, the SIMDATA Navigation Database stands out for its accuracy and depth. Regular updates and professional-level data make it an indispensable tool for those who prioritize precision in their virtual flight environments.

Source: KEYVAN Aviation
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