New Partnership Expands Global Pilot Training Pipeline

flydubai has announced a partnership with Egnatia Aviation and Skyborne Airline Academy to strengthen its pilot training capabilities and support its Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme.

Under the partnership, both training providers will deliver flight instruction for the programme's inaugural batches, offering candidates a pathway to qualify for a Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and integrate into flydubai's operations as first officers.

Launched in May 2025, flydubai's Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme offers cadets an integrated training pathway, encompassing ground school, simulator sessions and flight instruction. Candidates aged between 17 and 28 have been shortlisted for the programme's inaugural intake, drawn from nationalities including the UAE, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Kenya and the UK.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: "This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in the next generation of aviation talent and building the capabilities needed to support flydubai's long-term growth and operational expansion. Working with training providers of the calibre of Egnatia and Skyborne allows us to strengthen our Ab Initio Pilot Training Programme and ensures our cadets are equipped with the skills to progress confidently into our flight operations."