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Pilot Training Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics Highlights 2026 Q1 Aviation Events Attendance

Global – Symbiotics, a specialist in psychometric assessments for the aviation and pilot training industry, has outlined its Q1 2026 event calendar, emphasizing enhanced visibility and thought leadership across key global aviation training and safety conferences.

  • Symbiotics will participate in the following events:

    • 20–21 February – Exhibiting at Pilot Expo, a leading European pilot recruitment and training event.

    • 24 February – Aleksandra Kapela, MRAeS, will present at the IAAC Accreditation Workshop luncheon.

    • 25–27 February – Exhibiting at the Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) Conference, with presentations by Aleksandra Kapela, MRAeS.

    • 25–26 February – Exhibiting at the DISPAX World Conference, with a session led by Caroline Creane.

  • The agenda reflects Symbiotics’ focus on elevating both its exhibition presence and subject-matter leadership, ensuring each engagement delivers value to pilot training organisations, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders.

Curious to learn more about Symbiotics – check out its interview with AFM Pilot Training Industry Supplier Feature – Symbiotics – Leading Aspiring Pilot and Pilot Assessment Solutions – AFM.aero

Source: Symbiotics
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Airbus to Appoint Matthieu Louvot as Airbus Helicopters CEO

Global – Airbus has named Matthieu Louvot as the next Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026.

  • Louvot will succeed Bruno Even, who is leaving the company to pursue new personal and professional objectives, and will report to Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury as part of Airbus’s Executive Committee.

  • Airbus Helicopters is a key global supplier of civil and military rotorcraft; leadership changes at this level can influence training requirements, support programs, simulation standards, and industry partnerships that affect flight schools and operator training departments worldwide.

Statements

  • “I am deeply grateful for Bruno’s leadership at the helm of Airbus Helicopters over the past eight years. Under his tenure, the Division expanded its product portfolio, transformed its industrial system and has been placed on a sustainable and profitable growth trajectory. I respect Bruno’s decision to step down and explore new avenues for the next phase of his career. Our teams at Helicopters will benefit from the leadership of Matthieu, whose extensive experience in the helicopter industry and broad knowledge of the Division’s operational and strategic priorities will enable a smooth transition. I wish him every success in the role and look forward to seeing Airbus Helicopters reach new heights under his lead,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus CEO.

Source: Airbus
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Emirates Aviation University Celebrates 36th Graduation, Adds 379 to Global Aviation Workforce

United Arab Emirates – Emirates Aviation University (EAU), a region’s leading institution for aviation and aerospace education, has celebrated the graduation of 379 students at its 36th graduation ceremony.

  • Of the 379 graduates, 296 completed bachelor’s degrees and 83 completed postgraduate programs, with 28 engineering students fully sponsored by Emirates Engineering and 121 UAE Nationals represented in the cohort.

  • EAU has now graduated over 26,500 students, with a 94% employability rate, and remains deeply integrated with the Emirates Group, which hosted 130 interns in 2025 and has trained over 3,000 students to date.

Statements

  • “As the industry enters a new era driven by digital transformation and innovation, the next generation of talent will play a defining role in charting its course. The graduates of EAU embody this momentum in the industry. They are equipped with the insight, resilience, and ambition needed to navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. Their achievements reflect our commitment to supporting an industry that remains vital to the world’s progress and prosperity. We extend our warmest congratulations to this exceptional cohort as they begin their journey into the future of aviation,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group.

  • “This year’s graduating class reflects the depth of talent nurtured at EAU. Our programmes are developed in close alignment with the evolving needs of the aviation and technology sectors, ensuring our students graduate with industry‑relevant expertise and a forward‑looking mindset. Their achievements reaffirm our commitment to developing professionals who are prepared to contribute to an industry that is marked by innovation and rapid transformation. We are confident they will carry forward the university’s values and continue to elevate the standards of excellence within the sector. Congratulations to the graduates!” said Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice-Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University.

About Emirates Aviation University
Founded in 1991, Emirates Aviation University is the higher education arm of the Emirates Group, offering accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in aviation, engineering, logistics, and data science. Recognised by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, EAU integrates academic learning with industry internships, producing career-ready aviation professionals for the global market.

Source: Emirates
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Czech Flight Training Aircraft Manufacturer to Exhibit at Private Flyer South 2026 in the UK

United Kingdom & Czech Republic – At Private Flyer South 2026, the UK’s premier general aviation (GA) event, JMB Aircraft will be exhibiting and engaging with pilots, operators, and industry professionals to showcase its range of high‑performance light aircraft.

JMB Aircraft, a leading European aircraft manufacturer, is best known for its advanced composite aircraft — including the VL3, Evolution, and Phoenix models — which feature efficient cruise performance, modern aerodynamics, and exceptional handling.

Source: Private Flyer
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Airbus Now Operates 10 A320 Family Final Assembly Lines Worldwide

Global – Airbus has closed 2025 with robust aircraft production and delivery performance, achieving deliveries closely aligned with its revised target and setting the stage for accelerated output in 2026 — a trend with notable implications for pilot training demand and simulator utilisation across global airlines and training organisations.

  • Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025, narrowly exceeding its adjusted goal of 790, despite facing supplier‑related production challenges earlier in the year.

  • The company’s expanded international manufacturing footprint, including final assembly lines in Mobile, Alabama (USA) and Tianjin (China), alongside traditional European facilities, has enabled decentralised production capacity and reduced vulnerability to regional disruptions.

  • Airbus now operates 10 A320 family final assembly lines worldwide, all configured to support high‑demand variants such as the A321neo, which accounts for about 60 %–67 % of single‑aisle deliveries and backlog demand.

  • The manufacturer is progressing toward a monthly production rate of 75 A320 family aircraft by 2027 — a scale that will directly influence airline cadet programmes, hiring forecasts, and demand for type‑specific flight training syllabi

  • Strategic investments in automation, digital manufacturing, and expanded supply‑chain oversight (“watchtowers”) have helped Airbus mitigate quality and logistical issues, including a notable panel defect and software vulnerability that led to intensive year‑end delivery efforts.

  • Airbus’s diverse production and supply‑chain strategy, including an impending acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ A320 and A220 operations, adds roughly 4,000 skilled employees and secures critical component workflows — factors that support sustained delivery momentum and associated pilot training requirements.

Source: Airbus

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UK Flight Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Conducts Over 110 APS MCC Courses in 2025

United Kingdom – headquartered pilot training group Leading Edge Aviation, which operates flight training bases in the UK and Spain, highlighted the strength of its  2025 A320 APS MCC simulator program – marking its 100th APS MCC course delivery.

  • Across 2025, over 110 students completed the APS MCC course delivered on Leading Edge Aviation’s advanced Airbus A320 simulator

  • The overall pass rate reached an exceptional 98 %, indicating high instructional standards and trainee preparedness relative to CAA and EASA ATPL requirements.

  • The year saw the graduation of the programme’s first ever “Wings for Warriors” veteran cohort,

  • Leading Edge Aviation’s tailored APS MCC syllabus was developed in collaboration with experienced A320 pilots and is specifically designed to ensure that trainees not only meet—but exceed—regulatory ATPL standards for multi‑crew cooperation and airline procedure proficiency.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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