CAE is expanding its global network to Central Europe with a new business aviation training centre in Vienna, Austria, which is scheduled to begin operations in the second half of 2024.

Cathay Pacific continued its longstanding commitment to supporting youth development in Hong Kong with the successful return of its Cathay Community Flight, which saw about 170 students and mentors enjoy a 90-minute flight in the skies.

Paragon Flight Training, based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, is partnering with Georgia-based LaGrange College to start the school’s first program in aviation. 

Southern Illinois University (SIU), located in Murphysboro, Illinois, is discussing setting up its own pilot training facility at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield.

Akasa Air inaugurated phase two of its training and development centre - Akasa Air Learning Academy (AALA) in Gurugram, to enhance its capabilities in providing hands-on and experiential training to its fast-growing employee base including pilots, cabin crew, engineers and airport services and security personnel.  

Leading Edge Aviation hosted its 2023 graduation ceremony for 68 students, attended by over 250 family members, friends, and representatives from the aviation industry and major airlines.

Thanks to the largest gift in Texas Woman’s University, a generous gift of $15 million from the Doswell Foundation, the school will be able to fund its aviation program.

Qatar Aeronautical Academy has selected Skyborne Airline Academy as a satellite training center for students who will be eligible for employment with Middle East carriers.  

Epic Flight Academy has initiated a new hiring program for aircraft mechanics at its New Smyrna Beach, Florida, campus that includes sponsored training. 

Watch Captain Colin Rydon, FRAeS, and Captain Hugues Carpentier sit down with Captain Jacques Drappier to discuss selection and Ab Initio. The duo warn about the pilot shortage that is coming like a tidal wave in Europe next year and push for regulators to lead on improving sustainability in the industry.