Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme open
Aer Lingus is now accepting on-line applications after opening the first stage in its Future Pilot pilot training programme. Successful applicants to the Future Pilot programme will eventually become pilots for the the Irish flag carrier. The Aer Lingus Future Pilot Programme combines classroom study and practical flight training in aircraft and flight simulators. After graduating cadets will receive a Multi Pilot Commercial Licence...
EASA issues Austro Engine Airworthiness Directive
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) announcing mandatory work to be undertaken on all E4 and E4P Jet-A1-powered piston engines installed in Diamond Aircraft, including the popular twin-engine DA-42 NG trainer in use at a large number of flight schools across the world. The AD refers to a Mandatory Service Bulletin (MSB) from Diamond that has been issued following a number of...
IFA invests €2.1m in training fleet additions
Portugal’s International Flight Academy (IFA) has confirmed a new €2.1m contract with Textron for seven Pipistrel aircraft. Two of the new aircraft will be the Velis Electro model, the world’s only certified fully electric aircraft, powered by two water-cooled lithium batteries, with a flight range of 50 minutes, plus reserves. The two new electric trainers will be the first of their kind in Portugal, the school confirmed. The...
Goodwood Flying School to continue Rob Wildeboer pilot scholarships in 2024
Goodwood Flying School launches its 2024 Rob Wildeboer Scholarships to help student pilots on their aviation journey after it received generous community donations. There are currently four Rob Wilderboer scholarships on offer in 2024, including (2) 10 hour training sessions in a Cessna 172, and (2) five hour training sessions in a Piper Cub. Melanie Wright, Flying School Operations Manager said: “Thank you to everyone who has kindly...
Air League Scholarships opening 29 January 2024
The Air League is opening its annual run of aviation scholarships at the end of January, offering the broadest range of scholarships and bursaries in the UK with over 120 opportunities being awarded this year in the fields of powered, gliding, engineering, drone flying, electric aircraft flying, air law, APS MCC and ATPL ground school. On 29 January, the Air League is opening its powered and gliding scholarships, with scholarships for...
