Global – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has welcomed over 20 new students to its pilot training programme at its Forlì academy in Italy in October 2025. The intake reflects sustained demand for EASA-compliant training within Italy’s growing aerospace cluster.
Source: Airways Aviation
Spain – Flight‑training provider FTEJerez has reported that, as of October 2025, 41 graduates have joined easyJet in 2025, as the two organisations prepare to mark their 10‑year collaboration anniversary in 2026.
Earlier this month FTEJerez had officially reopened Trebujena Aerodrome, a critical training field used in the early stages of student flight operations. After a comprehensive upgrade programme, the aerodrome is now back in service and ready to support FTEJerez’s training mission.
FTEJerez invested over €850,000 in maintenance and improvements across runway resurfacing, extension works, enhanced safety zones, and new perimeter fencing
The upgrades are designed to significantly bolster operational safety and reliability during ab initio training phases
Source: FTEJerez
Photo Credit: FTEJerez
Portugal – Omni Aviation Training Center (OATC) has officially welcomed the arrival of its first Elixir Aircraft, marking the operational launch of its previously announced fleet renewal. The delivery represents a strategic transition from traditional trainer platforms to next-generation aircraft designed with advanced safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility in mind.
The Elixir is a 4th-generation carbon airframe trainer equipped with:
Full glass cockpit and autopilot
Whole-aircraft parachute system
Unintentional spin resistance
Lowered environmental footprint
OATC will offset all carbon emissions from its Elixir fleet through a partnership with Green Aero Lease, reinforcing the centre’s sustainability goals.
Statements
“OATC is entering a new phase: more modern aircraft, stronger airline-style training, and more flying opportunities for our students. We are moving from legacy trainers to next-generation platforms, and the Elixir represents the real leap forward. With a full glass cockpit, advanced safety features such as a whole-aircraft parachute and autopilot level mode, and the support from Green Aero Lease to ensure maximum operational capacity while guaranteeing carbon neutrality by offsetting all carbon emissions, the Elixir perfectly embodies the safety, efficiency, and sustainability we want for the next generation of pilots. fully aligning with our commitment to quality over quantity.” — Dylan van Haasen, Head of Training, OATC
Source: Omni Aviation Training Center
USA – Flight Schedule Pro, a leading software provider for flight school management, has introduced Storefront, a new digital platform designed to streamline how flight schools manage and distribute training materials, merchandise, and instructional resources to students.
Storefront is a customizable online landing page that allows flight schools to sell:
Ground school access, flight uniforms, pilot accessories, and branded merchandise
Pre-approved instructional materials directly tied to each school’s curriculum
Integrated into the Flight Schedule Pro ecosystem, Storefront:
Connects purchasing with student scheduling, lesson tracking, and performance metrics
Enables students to make independent purchases without staff intervention, reducing administrative overhead
Schools retain full control over available products, improving standardization of materials and reducing confusion among students
This update is particularly relevant for schools using Flight Schedule Pro’s integrated online ground school tools, offering a unified digital experience from course purchase to checkride
Source: Flight Schedule Pro
