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Middle East Low Cost Carrier’s Second Type Rating Scholarship Graduates Complete Training in 2025

Saudi Arabia – Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has celebrated the graduation of its second group of cadet pilots under the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services’ new Waed scholarship program. The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to accelerate national talent development in the aviation sector.

  • The second cohort, similar to the first, consisted of 10 Saudi cadets who completed Airbus A320 type-rated ground and simulator training at Global Training Aviation (GTA) in Madrid, Spain.

  • The three-month training program is part of the Waed scholarship scheme launched in 2023 by the Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services to boost local pilot recruitment and training.

Statements:

  • “Over the next two years, we have over 150 cadets lined up to participate in the government’s Waed scholarship program. ” said Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal.

Source: Steven Greenway (flyadeal)

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Fiji Airways Aviation Academy Hosts Government-Sponsored Trainee Pilots for Airbus Simulator Experience

Nadi, Fiji – Fiji Airways Aviation Academy hosted six trainee pilots from Advanced Aviation Training (AAT), providing them with an introduction to Airbus widebody operations as part of their Fiji Government-funded pilot training.

  • The trainees, recipients of Tertiary Scholarships & Loans Service (TSLS) support, recently achieved their Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and are training to become airline pilots.

  • Their visit to the academy included Airbus A330 Flight Training Device (FTD) sessions, familiarising them with Airbus flight systems, controls, and standard procedures.

  • The program culminated with time in the Airbus A350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS), offering a high-fidelity, realistic introduction to widebody airline flying.

  • The initiative forms part of Fiji Airways’ wider commitment to developing local aviation talent and supporting the national pilot pipeline.

  • Activities on the day were led by Capt Henry Stephen and First Officer Bryan Nair, with support from TSLS and AAT.

Source: Fiji Airways Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Fiji Airways Aviation Academy

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Etihad Aviation Training to Engage Future Workforce Strategies at the ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Global Summit in South Africa

Durban, South Africa – Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) will be represented by Global Sales and Partnerships Manager David Studden at the Third ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) Global Summit, scheduled from 12 to 14 August 2025 at the Durban International Conference Centre.

The summit is co-hosted by ICAO and the South African Civil Aviation Authority under the Department of Transport, with the theme “The Flight Plan for Future Aviation Talent: Innovate, Educate, Inspire – Building the Workforce for the Skies Ahead.”

  • The NGAP Summit is a high‑level global convening of regulators, educators, industry leaders, and youth focusing on strategies to attract, develop, and retain the aviation workforce of tomorrow.

  • Participants will explore global workforce forecasts revealing significant demand: by 2037, ICAO projects needs for over 554,000 pilots, 665,000 maintenance technicians, 922,000 cabin crew, and 106,000 air traffic controllers.

Source: Etihad Aviation Training

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Select Aviation College Honours Top Students with CAE Montréal Visit

Canada – one of the country’s largest flight ttraining organisation’s Select Aviation College recently brought seven outstanding student pilots to CAE’s Montréal facilities as part of its La Sélection program, offering them first-hand exposure to professional-grade flight simulation technology.

  • La Sélection is a biennial tradition at Select Aviation College, recognising top-performing student pilots from February to June 2025 with an honorary plaque and industry-related experiences.

  • Such programs support Select Aviation’s mission to produce airline-ready pilots through not only structured training but also industry immersion.

In 2024 Select Aviation College had announced the program for its student pilots, offering them the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a full-flight simulator (FFS) of an Airbus A330 at CAE’s facilities.

Source: Select Aviation College

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