North Atlantic FFS Training Center Showcases Security Role During Ministerial 2025 Visit

Faroe Islands – Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy recently hosted Denmark’s Minister of Defence, Troels Lund Poulsen, and the Faroe Islands’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Sirið Stenberg, highlighting the Academy’s expanding strategic role in Arctic and North Atlantic security through pilot and search and rescue (SAR) training.

• The high-level visit underscored the Academy’s role in bolstering defence readiness in the North Atlantic, especially amid growing geopolitical focus on Arctic security.
• The Academy currently operates a Full Flight Simulator for the AW139 helicopter, supporting both commercial and SAR mission readiness.
• Atlantic Airways CEO Jóhanna á Bergi emphasised the Academy’s alignment with national and regional defence objectives through advanced simulation-based training.

Statements

• “I am pleased with the strong and trusting cooperation within the Kingdom. It is essential for us to take concrete steps together to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic,” said Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
• “Enhanced cooperation and security in the North Atlantic align directly with our mission at Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy. With our AW139 Full Flight Simulator and state-of-the-art Search and Rescue training platforms and expertise, we remain committed to strengthening the preparedness, operational capability, and long-term resilience that the region depends on,” added Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy CEO Jóhanna á Bergi.

Source: Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy