

Embry-Riddle introduces Air Traffic Management Associate’s degree program to strengthen controller workforce To increase the air traffic controller pipeline, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has launched a pioneering associate’s degree program that provides an accelerated hiring path for students seeking rewarding careers in safeguarding the nation’s air traffic system.
TAG Aviation’s pilot training program elevates Angel Wun to Gulfstream G650 junior First Officer TAG Aviation is proud to announce that Angel Wun has successfully completed her line check and is now officially a Gulfstream G650 Junior First Officer. This milestone underscores TAG Aviation's commitment to developing and nurturing talent within the aviation industry through its unique TAG Trained Pilot (TTP) program.

CAE welcomes first customer to its new CAE Vienna training centre Global aviation training leader CAE has opened CAE Vienna, its first business aviation training centre in Central Europe and welcomed its first customer in April.
First Embry-Riddle students set for immediate ATC employment through new FAA hiring path The first cohort of students in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s air traffic control program is on track to bypass the Federal Aviation Administration Academy and head straight to FAA facilities for controller training.

NATS and University of Exeter launch new PhD’s in Air Traffic Management NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic services provider, and the University of Exeter have launched the first NATS led Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) for Air Traffic Management (ATM).
PlaneSense launches world’s first Pilatus PC-12 NGX Level D Full Motion FlightSim Leading fractional aircraft ownership operator, PlaneSense, Inc., recently launched the world’s only Pilatus PC-12 NGX Level D Full Flight Simulator to enhance its pilot training program.


HADID strengthens IAE partnership with 50% acquisition of IAA GCC HADID International Services and Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) have announced the establishment of Intercontinental Aviation Academy GCC (IAA GCC), marking a significant milestone in aviation training within the region.
Royal Netherlands Air Force becomes launch customer for PC-7 MKX training system The Koninklijke Luchtmacht becomes the first customer to opt for the PC-7 MKX. The new training system will provide the Dutch Air Force with an integrated, cost-effective, state-of-the-art solution to meet its needs for basic flying training of its military pilots. Delivery is planned for the first half of 2027.
Farnborough Airport launches new Airport Ops training course Farnborough Airport has announced the launch of its inaugural training course in Airport Operations, developed in partnership with Farnborough College of Technology.

CAE inaugurates its first Air Traffic Services Training Centre in collaboration with NAV CANADA Global aviation training leader CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest provider of civil aviation training worldwide, CAE trains pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and cabin crew.
Euramec Cessna Caravan flight sim to train MAF pilots Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAF), has signed with European flight simulation system builders, Euramec, to build a scalable mission training solution for the Cessna Caravan.

IAE and HADID partner to establish aviation academy in the UAE Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a holding company specialising in aviation investment, management and training, and HADID International Services (HADID), a global provider of international flight support and aviation services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop a state-of-the-art aviation academy in the UAE.

CAE accelerates maintenance training with new modular program for Bombardier technicians Global aviation training leader CAE and Bombardier are collaborating on the development of a modular maintenance training program which will aim to optimize the time required to train Bombardier Service Centre maintenance technicians.
AXIS Flight Simulation launches VR solution for business jet pilot training Full-flight simulator manufacturer AXIS Flight Simulation has unveiled its Virtual Cockpit Procedure and Walkaround Trainer (VPT), a cutting-edge training solution powered by virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) technologies.

AXIS Flight Simulation and Propair Flight to set new industry benchmark with virtual and mixed reality pilot training solution Advancing the future of flight training, full-flight simulator manufacturer AXIS Flight Simulation is putting cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) technologies at the forefront of pilot training, collaborating with software development studio Propair Flight.
Saxon Air facilitates The Air League’s very first Electric Flying Scholarship Saxon Air has announced the successful completion of the Air League’s inaugural Electric Flying Scholarship, hosted within the Klyne Business Aviation Centre at Saxon Air’s Flight Training school.
AXIS Flight Simulation qualifies mainland Europe’s first Level-D CL350 full flight simulator Leading provider of flight training solutions AXIS Flight Simulation has announced the successful qualification of its Level-D Bombardier Challenger CL350 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Aviation Academy Austria.

CAE inaugurates Savannah training center for Gulfstream pilots and maintenance technicians CAE inaugurated its first Gulfstream-dedicated business aviation training center last week, which will be a key component to training more pilots and maintenance technicians over the coming decades.

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