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Airways Aviation’s Rizwan Taj Named to KT150 List for Impact in Aviation Education

United Arab Emirates – 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 shared that Rizwan Taj has been named a 2025 KT150 List Maker by Khaleej Times, in recognition of his contributions to aviation education in the UAE. The KT150 list honors 150 influential individuals making a significant impact across sectors in the country.

Rizwan Taj has served nearly 11 years at Airways Aviation , playing a key role in shaping the theoretical knowledge curriculum for aspiring pilots in the region.

Statements

  • “A big thanks to Airways Aviation for supporting me throughout my (almost 11-year) journey and for giving me the opportunity to inspire the next generation of pilots. Truly grateful to be part of such an amazing team! Special thanks to Romy Hawatt and the rest of the team for their guidance, kindness, and support in helping me grow in my career, travel the world, and learn so much along the way.” — Rizwan Taj

Source: Airways Aviation

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ICAO Rejects IATA Proposal to Raise Pilot Retirement Age Beyond 65

Global – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected a proposal to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, following deliberations at its 42nd Assembly, held from September 23 to October 3, 2025.

  • The proposal was submitted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and supported by numerous airlines seeking relief from a regional specific global pilot shortage.

  • IATA’s position emphasized that extending the retirement age would enable operators to retain experienced pilots longer while mitigating training pipeline bottlenecks.

  • However, ICAO member states opposed the measure, citing concerns around aviation safety and age-related health risks, and ultimately voted to maintain the current age cap.

  • As a result, pilots aged 65 and above remain prohibited from operating international commercial flights, consistent with ICAO’s standing international standards.

Source: ICAO

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Miguel del Moral Negugogor Appointed General Manager of Aerodynamics Academy

Spain — Aerodynamics Academy, a flight training academy located in southern Spain, has appointed Miguel del Moral Negugogor as its new General Manager. The appointment comes as the academy continues to advance its mission of delivering high-quality ab initio pilot training and strengthening its strategic growth across European and international markets.

  • Miguel del Moral brings over 15 years of experience in aviation training, with a background in management, strategic planning, and business development.

  • As General Manager, he will lead Aerodynamics Academy’s operations, focusing on the school’s expansion and maintaining its standards of training excellence.

Statement

  • “After more than 15 years in the aviation training sector, I begin this new chapter with great enthusiasm and a strong commitment to contribute my experience in management, strategy, and business development — helping to strengthen Aerodynamic Academys´, growth and its commitment to training excellence.” stated Mr Negugogor.

About Aerodynamics Academy
Aerodynamics Academy is a leading flight training centre headquartered in Málaga, Spain, with over 25 years of experience. It provides EASA-approved pilot training programmes and is strategically partnered with CAE to support advanced aviation training solutions.

Source: Miguel del Moral Negugogor (Aerodynamics Academy)
Photo Credit: Aerodynamics Academy (shown as meta image)

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Anjum Yadav Appointed Team Leader of Airbus India Training Centre in 2025

India — Airbus India Training Centre Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Airbus focused on pilot training in the South Asian region, has appointed Anjum Yadav as Team Leader – Flight Simulator. Mr Yadav was previously Associate Manager (Flight Simulator Engineer) at Air India Limited.

Please note that the Airbus India Training Centre was launched last week – Air India and Airbus Opened their New FFS Training Center at Air India Training Academy – AFM.aero

Source: Anjum Yadav

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USA’s Regional Operator CommuteAir Highlights Benefits of Visionary Training Resources Technology Integration

USA — CommuteAir, a regional airline operating as a United Express carrier, has integrated Visionary Training Resources (VTR) technology into its pilot training program, marking a notable step toward incorporating virtual reality (VR) into airline training environments. The initiative, led by Lance Lau, Director of Training at CommuteAir, reflects the airline’s growing investment in immersive training tools to enhance pilot preparedness and operational performance.

  • According to Director of Training Lance Lau, the technology has delivered “excellent results” beyond initial expectations.

  • VTR’s pilot-led design approach has been credited as a key factor in the system’s effectiveness.

  • The use of VR allows trainees to reinforce procedural understanding before simulator sessions, improving performance during full-flight simulation and initial operating experience.

  • Feedback from both instructors and line check pilots has been overwhelmingly positive, indicating better-prepared cadets transitioning to line operations.

In February of this year VTR shared that CommuteAir hadintegrated Visionary Training Resources’ (VTR) FlightDeckToGo™ virtual reality (VR) training system into its pilot training curriculum, making it one of the few airlines to incorporate VR with FAA approval.

  • The system, designed for use with the Meta Quest 3 headset, allows pilots to practice ground-based procedures with real-time eye-tracking 24/7.
  • CommuteAir’s implementation of VR training is part of its Advanced Qualification Program (AQP), aiming to enhance pilot technical proficiency.
  • The airline collaborated with the FAA to outline expected outcomes, making it among the first to integrate VR training with regulatory acknowledgment.
  • The VR system replicates an Embraer 145 flight deck with high accuracy, allowing pilots to improve retention and procedural accuracy.
  • VTR’s proprietary learning methods provide a more interactive and immersive training experience, aligning with modern pilot learning habits.

Learn more about Visionary Training Resources by listen to its interview with AFM here.

Source: Visionary Training Resources

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