Belarus – Belarusian State Aviation Academy has marked a milestone for the country’s civil aviation sector as its first cohort of cadets trained under the national pilot training programme were awarded Commercial Pilot Licences (CPL) and academy graduation diplomas.
- The graduates specialised in civil aviation aircraft operations, completing a four-and-a-half-year training pathway developed as part of Belarus’ decision to establish a domestic pilot training capability.
- The programme forms part of a broader national strategy to reduce reliance on foreign pilot training and strengthen aviation self-sufficiency.
- Six graduates have been assigned to Belavia, Belarus’ flag carrier, and will now progress to aircraft type-rating training prior to line operations.
- Infrastructure, teaching methodologies, and training materials were developed on an accelerated timeline, supported by the Belarusian State Aviation Academy, DOSAAF, and the Minsk flying club.
Statements
- “It seems that not so long ago the president made the decision in favor of creating a national pilot school. It has been implemented. We were capable of accomplishing that and have become one step closer towards stronger national security,” said Aleksei Lyakhnovich, Minister of Transport and Communications of Belarus.
- “The fact that Belarus has now joined the ranks of countries that can afford training civil aviation pilots is invaluable,” said Aleksandr Bakhanovich, First Deputy Minister of Education.
- “The creation of the national pilot school is a huge step forward for Belarus’ aviation industry,” said Igor Cherginets, Director General of Belavia.
Source: Belarusian State Aviation Academy
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