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)