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Dublin’s Airline Flight Academy Aims to Support Ryanair’s Goal of Hiring 1,200+ Entry‑Level First Officers in 2026

Ireland – Airline Flight Academy (AFA), an Ryanair Group’s pilot training partner based in Dublin, has reiterated its commitment to supporting the airline’s significant crew requirements with an ambitious recruitment plan for 2026. The academy is working closely with the Ryanair Group to prepare pilots for entry‑level First Officer roles, targeting more than 1,200 hires this year.

AFM previously reported that AFA, which operates 737NG and 737MAX flight simulators, has celebrated close to 300 pilots conducting APS MCC training with them in 2025.

Source: Airline Flight Academy
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CAE Defense and Security Engages with Qatar, Saudi and UAE Defense Leaders to Advance Simulation and Training Cooperation

Middle East – CAE Defense & Security, the defence and security division of global pilot training solution provider CAE, participated in Minister Maninder Sidhu’s Senior Business Delegation tour through Qatar, Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the UAE, strengthening strategic partnerships with key military and civil aviation stakeholders across the Middle East.

  • CAE’s delegation, including Thibaut Trancart and Daniel Lauzon, engaged with senior leadership from major defence organisations such as the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF), Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), and the UAE Air Force and Ministry of Defence, highlighting CAE’s role in delivering advanced simulation, mission training solutions, and capability development support.

  • The delegation visit, supported by Canadian Ambassadors, Global Affairs Canada (Affaires mondiales Canada), and the Canadian Commercial Corporation (Corporation commerciale canadienne), highlights Canada’s export and international cooperation priorities in aerospace, defence, and training industries.

About CAE Defense & Security
CAE Defense & Security is the defence and security division of CAE, providing mission‑focused simulation and training solutions to air forces and defence organisations worldwide. The division draws on CAE’s global training network and technology expertise to deliver integrated training systems that support readiness, operational proficiency, and capability advancement.

Source: CAE Defense & Security
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