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The Falcon Flight Training Academy – part of Falcon Group – has become the first UK approved training organisation (ATO) in the post-Brexit era to gain UK CAA approval to operate in Europe. It will work in partnership with Spanish flight school Aerodynamics Academy, delivering UK commercial pilot training courses from the company’s satellite base in Malaga. Headquartered at London Biggin Hill Airport, Falcon Group’s 45 years in the industry has seen it grow into a full-service general aviation operation, with a fleet of 40 Piper aircraft, approved and declared training organisations and its own MRO facility. With the new Read more

Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is launching a cadet programme to train the next generation of Frontier pilots. The programme, operated in partnership with ATP Flight School, will welcome up to 35 individuals per month who seek to become commercial airline pilots. No prior flying experience is required. Cadets will receive assistance in applying for financial aid to help offset training and living expenses with the programme lasting approximately 24 months. During the programme period participants will receive certain Frontier benefits. “This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a commercial airline pilot,” said Brad Read more

Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines announced the addition of a new pilot and flight attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Spirit expects to locate about 150 pilots and about 300 flight attendants in Houston starting this fall, with additional crew, supervisors and support functions to follow. The two investments aim to support the many exciting new destinations coming soon to Spirit’s route map and support the airline’s growing Fit Fleet®, which is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry. Read more

After 15 days of striking, SAS and the SAS Scandinavia pilots’ unions have concluded mediation. The parties have agreed on new 5.5-year collective bargaining agreements and flights operated by SAS Scandinavia will resume according to its regular traffic programme as soon as possible. The 5.5-year agreements between SAS and the SAS Scandinavia pilots’ unions are a key element of SAS’ comprehensive business transformation plan SAS FORWARD, as they provide the stability and predictability required by potential investors. The agreements include cost savings in line with the set targets in the SAS FORWARD plan relating to the pilots’ terms and conditions, Read more

Embraer and Raízen have signed a Letter of Intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production eco-system, reinforcing the sustainability agenda of both companies. Among all intentions, Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use (SAF) that may be distributed by Raízen, a global leader in bio-energy. This initiative benefits the air transport industry worldwide and the use of this technology is a fundamental part of Embraer’s strategy to neutralize the carbon footprint of its operations by 2040 as more than 60% of emissions in the company’s operations (scope 1) arise from Read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot sequence. Global slot rules are an effective system for managing access to and the use of scarce capacity at airports. The system has stood the test of time and while airlines are keen to restart services, the failure of several key airports to accommodate demand, Read more