Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Welcomes President in 2025

Aydin, Turkey – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the flight training group subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has hosted this week the President of Turkey and the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure at its facility, along with their delegations. The visit emphasized the academy’s significance in advancing aviation training and infrastructure development in the country.

The delegation was welcomed by TAFA’s Chairman of the Board, Mr. Abdulkerim Çay; General Manager, Mr. İbrahim Zeki Akyurt; and Human Resources and Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Muhammed Eşref Başyiğit.

TAFA conducted a remarkable growth over the past five years. The academy has expanded its operational capacity threefold and significantly increased its annual flight hours to 68,000 in 2024.

The academy currently trains 281 pilots annually, with plans to increase this figure to graduate 350 by 2026.

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Emirates Opens Pre-Registration for February 2025 UK Pilot Roadshows

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Emirates has announced the dates for its February 2025 Pilot Roadshows across multiple UK locations. The events offer an opportunity for pilots and their partners to meet the Emirates Pilot Recruitment Team and explore career opportunities with the airline.

  • Roadshow dates and locations:
    • Manchester: 1st & 2nd February 2025
    • Belfast City: 3rd & 4th February 2025
    • London Heathrow: 6th & 7th February 2025
    • London Gatwick: 8th & 9th February 2025
  • The sessions will cover all aspects of the recruitment process, from application to assessment, as well as insights into pilot training, schedules, and Emirates’ benefits package.
  • Venue details for each location will be announced soon.

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Middle East Airline Launches 2025 Recruitment Drive for Indian Pilots Across its Airbus and Boeing Fleets

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways has announced recruitment opportunities for Indian Captains and First Officers across its diverse fleet, including the A320, A350, A380, B777, B777F, and B787 aircraft.

Positions Available:

  • Airbus Fleet: Captains and First Officers on A320, A350, A380
  • Boeing Fleet: First Officers on 777/ 787 (Mainline) and 777 (Cargo)

Etihad will hold an Assessment Roadshow in Delhi from the 7th to the 9th of February for A320 type-rated first officers.

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Middle East Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy Launches Iraq Office in 2025

Baghdad, Iraq – Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) has officially announced the opening of its new administrative hub and career consulting center in Iraq. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the academy’s mission to connect aspiring aviators across the country with its regional flight training network.

  • The new Iraq office will guide future pilots through their aviation career journeys, starting with ground school training in Iraq, followed by flight training at IAA’s international bases (Cyprus, Lebanon and soon the United Arab Emirates).
  • IAA will host an official launch event on January 25th, 2025, at the Aviation Horizons Conference in Baghdad, featuring:
    • A keynote address and academy showcase.
    • Aviation career insights and graduate success stories.
    • Registration and training guidance.
    • An industry outlook discussion and Q&A session.
  • Event location: Aviation Horizons Conference, Al Mansour, Al Amirats Street, Next to the Romanian Embassy, Baghdad, Iraq.

Source: International Aviation Academy
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Emirates Aviation University Honours 288 Emerging Aviation Leaders at Start of 2025

Dubai, UAE – Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has graduated another diverse, highly skilled class of 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation.

Held at the EAU campus in Dubai, the graduation ceremony showcased the broad range of nationalities and disciplines, which included postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in aviation management, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, aviation security, software engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering and more.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chancellor of EAU, officially awarded the degrees at EAU’s 34th ceremony, which was also attended by other dignitaries, Emirates Group executives, graduates’ families and friends and the university’s faculty.

Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice-Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University, reflected on the institution’s ongoing success: “Each graduating class continues to demonstrate extraordinary talent and professionalism, with our alumni consistently advancing in positions across different areas of the aviation industry. At our core, we remain dedicated to embracing next-generation technologies and new methods of learning that prepare our students to address the evolving challenges of modern air travel. We take particular pride in our 84% post-graduation employment rate, watching our graduates forge successful careers and push boundaries across the sector.”

This year’s cohort of 288 graduates included 100 postgraduate and 188 bachelor students of which 37 are Emirates sponsored students. Emirates Aviation University honoured 14 exemplary students across all disciplines, whose accomplishments reflected EAU’s commitment to delivering future aviation leaders.

Over 180 undergraduate students received the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to intern with the Emirates Group for more than one semester. The highly sought-after roles serve as a vital stepping stone for students, performing authentic job tasks for hands-on experience, helping equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to build a strong foundation for their future careers.

About Emirates Aviation University
Since its founding in 1991, EAU, the education arm of the Emirates Group, has established itself as the leading university for aviation studies in the region. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes in aeronautical engineering, aviation management, logistics & supply management, AI & data science, aviation safety, and aviation security studies. Over the past three decades, EAU has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its facilities, faculties, learning resources, and earning global accreditations, including recognition from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, UK. EAU also provides a one semester internship programme with the Emirates Group for undergraduate students.

Source: Emirates
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