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16th Sep 25Riyadh Air Holds Pilot Recruitment Event in Dubai in September 202516th Sep 25Saudi Arabian Low-Cost Airline Flyadeal Conducts A320 Pilot Recruitment and Assessments in Brazil in 202507th Sep 25Middle East Flag Carrier New Pilots Heading to the USA for Type Rating in 202507th Sep 25Middle East Flag Carrier Seeking New First Officers in Second Half of 202506th Sep 25Saudi Low-Cost Carrier flynas Expands Fleet with 6th A320neo Delivery of 202530th Aug 25Rheinmetall Arabia Simulation & Training Announces 2025 Appointment of Site Manager30th Aug 25Riyadh Air Appoints Boeing Training Manager in 202526th Aug 25Saudia Academy Launches New GACA-Approved A&P Maintenance Technician Program in 202517th Aug 25Middle East Low Cost Carrier’s Second Type Rating Scholarship Graduates Complete Training in 202513th Aug 25Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air Highlights Active CAE B787 FFS in 202513th Aug 25Middle East LCC Targets 167 Aircraft by 2030 Through Accelerated Fleet Growth31st Jul 25U.S. Flight School Florida Flyers Flight Academy Hosting Middle East Roadshow in August and September 202530th Jul 25flyadeal Announces 2025 Appointment for COO29th Jul 25Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal Reaches 40-Aircraft Milestone as Fleet Expansion Accelerates in 202529th Jul 25Florida Flyers Flight Academy Opening 3 Offices in the Middle East in 202522nd Jul 25Riyadh Air Announces 2025 Appointment for VP Flight Operations, Chief Pilot22nd Jul 25Saudia Academy Launches GACA/EASA-Certified Aviation Maintenance Technician Training Program20th Jul 25Saudi Arabia Awards New Airline License to Air Arabia Led Group12th Jul 25Riyadh Air Promotes Captain Davide Guida to Standards Training Captain11th Jul 25New Middle East Flag Carrier Riyadh Air Set to Receive 1 New Aircraft Per Month Starting 202502nd Jul 25Saudi Pilot Training Organisation The National Aviation Academy (TAYARAN) Welcomes New 2025 Training Manager02nd Jul 25flynas to Expands Fleet Types with Boeing 737-8 in 202502nd Jul 25Middle East Airline, flynas, Takes Delivery of 5th New Aircraft, Hits 90% Modernization Milestone in 202527th Jun 25Riyadh Air Hosts Gulf Cabin Safety Group – Attendees Include Dynamic Advanced Training and SkyArt Cabin Simulators27th Jun 25Riyadh Air Appoints Captain Martin Eiba as Chief Operating Officer20th Jun 25Simaero Hosts Riyadh Air at Paris CDG Training Center in June 202516th Jun 25Riyadh Air Places Firm Order for 25 Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft16th Jun 25Saudi Arabia Headquartered Aircraft Lessor AviLease Orders 10 A350F and 30 A320neo08th Jun 25Middle East Airline CEO Provides 2025 Update on Aircraft Deliveries04th Jun 25Multiple Organisations from Saudi Arabia Expected to Place Major Airbus Aircraft Orders at Paris Airshow 202527th May 25Provider of Fire Trainers Flame Aviation Completes Next-Gen Fire Trainer Installation in Saudi Arabia25th May 25flynas Takes Delivery of 4th A320neo in 2025 Amid Fleet Expansion13th May 25Saudi Arabia’s AviLease Places Order for Up to 30 Boeing 737MAX09th May 25Saudia Academy Renews Strategic Partnership with International Air Transport Association (IATA)06th May 25Middle East Low Cost Carrier’s First Type Rating Scholarship Graduates Complete Training in 202506th May 25Middle East Airline Takes Delivery of Third A320neo in 2025 Fleet Expansion06th May 25Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company Receives 20th H145 as Quickly Growing Fleet06th May 25Saudia Academy Hosts University of Jeddah’s Drones Academy in 202530th Apr 25Saudia Group Orders 10 Airbus A330-900s for flyadeal’s First Widebody Fleet30th Apr 25Global Training Aviation Welcomes flyadeal CEO to Training Center in April 202529th Apr 25Saudia Group Orders Up to 20 A330neo Aircraft from Airbus to Expand Fleet29th Apr 25Saudia Academy and Gözen Digital Aviation Strengthen Collaboration for Digital Transformation in Aviation Training29th Apr 25Riyadh Air Expresses Interest to Acquire Substantial Number of Boeing Aircraft22nd Apr 25Middle East Flight Training Organisation Launches Recruitment Campaign for 25 Flight Instructors in 202522nd Apr 25Intercontinental Aviation Academy Reports Global Expansion, Fleet Order and New Partnerships in Q1 202518th Apr 25Saudia Academy Hosts Aseer Education Delegation in April 202508th Apr 25New Middle Eastern Flag Carrier Receives AOC – Highlights Orderbook of 132 Aircraft21st Mar 25Intercontinental Aviation Academy Launches First Course in Saudi Arabia14th Mar 25Saudi Airline flynas Receives 55th A320neo13th Mar 25Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Said to Invest USD 100 Million in AirAsia03rd Mar 25New Saudi Airline, Riyadh Air, Secures Air Operator Certificate, Moves Closer to Full Operations in 202503rd Mar 25Saudi Arabia’s Flynas Secures 2025 Loan for Fleet Expansion26th Feb 25Saudia Academy Hosts Royal Saudi Air Force Delegation to Review 2025 Training Programs21st Feb 25Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise Announces Major Training Expansions at Arab Aviation Summit 202521st Feb 25Saudi Operator, Aloula Aviation, is Seeking to Hire New Fixed-Wing First Officer19th Feb 25Intercontinental Aviation Academy Announces 2025 Partner in Saudi Arabia – Opening of New Base19th Feb 25Middle East Airline to Type Rate 150 Cadets with European Partner Over Next 2 Years19th Feb 25Middle East Airline flyadeal to More than Double Fleet - Taking 1 New Aircraft Per Month for Next 5 Years18th Feb 25New 8 Bay FFS Training Center Being Constructed in Saudi Arabia - Launching in 202611th Feb 25Prince Sultan University Visits US's Purdue University to Develop Collaboration MoU in 202505th Feb 25Saudia Academy Introduces FAA Stores & Receiving Inspection Course Starting February 2503rd Feb 25New Middle East Airline Concludes First Instructor Standardization Event in January 202529th Jan 25Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 FFS Receives GACA Approval Ahead of 2025 Launch22nd Jan 25Riyadh Air Launch Delayed to Q3 202511th Jan 25Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air is Seeking to Hire a Training Manager for A321 Fleet in 202509th Jan 25Saudi Arabia's Flyadeal Appoints New Director of Flight Operations in 202507th Jan 25Saudia Airlines Highlights Size of Pilot Workforce as of 202507th Jan 25Middle East Airline, Riyadh Air, Receives V9000 Commander Fire Trainer for Crew Safety Training in 202507th Jan 25Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announces New Partnership with Saudia Academy
25th Dec 24Saudia Group Seeking to Double Fleet in 7 Years11th Dec 24Global Pilot Training Solution Provider CAE’s CEO Expands Regional Growth Efforts in the Middle East with Strategic Meetings11th Dec 24Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan University Announces Partnership with Canada's University of Waterloo to Collaborate in Aviation10th Dec 24Saudi Arabia Based Tayaran is Seeking Flight Instructors in December 202407th Dec 24Middle East Airline Launches A320 Type Rating Scholarship Program in December 202407th Dec 24Saudi Arabia’s flyadeal is Seeking Candidates for Head of Training in December 202407th Dec 24Airbus Strengthens Presence in Saudi Arabia with New Riyadh Headquarters Leadership in 202502nd Dec 24Saudi Arabia to Launch Third National Airline in 202506th Nov 24Middle East Full Flight Simulator Training Center, Gulf Aviation Academy, Expands Type Rating Programs to More Than 3 Countries02nd Nov 24Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based Flight School Tayaran is Seeking a Chief Flight Instructor in 202430th Oct 24Saudi Airline – Riyadh Air Places Firm Order for 60 Airbus A321neo Family Aircraft17th Oct 24Saudi Pilot Training Organisation Tayaran Launches License Conversion Course in 202416th Oct 24Saudi Private Jet Company Al Murjan Aviation Partners with Aviation Training Materials Courseware Provider Avsoft14th Oct 24Middle Eastern Aircraft Lessor Strengthens Portfolio with Acquisition of 9 Aircraft14th Oct 24Saudi Pilot Training Organisation Tayaran Seeks Safety and Quality Manager in 202414th Oct 24Saudi Airline flyadeal Plans Widebody Order by End of 2024 as Part of Major Fleet Expansion08th Oct 24Saudi Arabia Sees Return of General Aviation Airshow in 202430th Sep 24Saudia Academy Welcomes Indonesian Consul General, Showcases Aviation Training Offering25th Sep 24Finland-based Helicopter Pilot Simulator Training Organization, Coptersafety, Hosts Saudi Aramco Pilot10th Sep 24Saudi Flight School Welcomes Bahraini University Delegation to Discuss Future Collaboration08th Sep 24Middle East Low-Cost Carrier flyadeal Takes Another A320 as It Plans Significant Fleet Growth in 202507th Sep 24Flame Aviation Awarded Contract by Riyadh Air for Next Generation Fire Trainer07th Sep 24Middle East Aviation Training Group and Full Flight Simulator Training Center Saudia Academy Showcase Solutions at Egypt International Airshow 202403rd Sep 24Saudi Training Centers Highlights Refresher Course for Pilot Cadets on ALSIM Flight Simulator25th Aug 24Saudi Airline flynas Announces Graduation of 170 Saudi Pilots25th Aug 24Saudi Flight Training Group Appoints Base Operation Manager for Second Location14th Aug 24Middle East Low-Cost Airline flyadeal Opens Applications for 2024 Cadet Pilot Program13th Aug 24Middle Eastern Low-Cost Carrier flynas Adds 6 New A320neo Aircraft in H1 202412th Aug 24UK-based Cranfield University Signs MoU with Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan University and GACA’s Civil Aviation Academy29th Jul 24Saudia Group Confident in Timely Airbus Jet Deliveries with 100+ Aircraft Order Placed in 202429th Jul 24Saudi Airline Takes Delivery of the 53rd New Aircraft Out of its Order for 120 A320neo Aircraft from Airbus28th Jul 24Saudi Arabia’s Largest Low-Cost Carrier flynas Signs Agreement for Additional 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft and 15 A330neo28th Jul 24Middle East Aviation Training Organisation Saudia Academy Expands into Technical Training for Helicopters06th Mar 24Middle East Helicopter Operator Announces Major Fleet Expansion with an Order for Up to 130 Aircraft
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