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

06th May 2025

Saudi Arabia – Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has celebrated the graduation of its first 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 first cohort 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.

  • The cadets will now assume First Officer roles at flyadeal, aligning with the airline’s ongoing global growth ambitions.

  • flyadeal leadership, including CEO, Steven Greenway, COO Cpt. Abdulaziz and Chief Pilot Cpt. Ali Hakim, attended the graduation ceremony in Madrid, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to cadet development.

Statements:

  • “A very proud moment to see our first group of cadet pilots graduate under the new government scholarship scheme after three months of intensive training,” said Steven Greenway, Chief Executive Officer of flyadeal.

Source: Steven Greenway (flyadeal)
Photo Credit: Steven Greenway (flyadeal)

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