The Honourable Company of Air Pilots PPL scholarships open
The application window for the Honourable Company of Air Pilots 2023 scholarships is now open, with candidates invited to submit their application up until midday on Monday 13 February. The annual scholarship scheme – something the Honourable Company of Air Pilots has offered for a number of years – aims to “assist the successful individual, who might otherwise not have the necessary resources, to achieve their License”. Typically, a...
TUI announces Pilot Cadet Programme
British airline TUI Airways has opened applications for its uniquely funded 19-month Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) cadet programme. Upon successful completion of a four-stage course (commencing in September 2023), candidates will join TUI Airways as a Cadet Pilot (Second Officer) flying the Boeing 737. The one-of-a-kind scheme will be fully funded (with the exception of a Class 1 medical and personal living expenses) by TUI Airways,...
FTA Global appoint new strategic adviser
UK-based training provider FTA Global has confirmed the appointment of Anthony Petteford as its new Strategic Adviser; the first step in the school’s plan for “both attracting and making significant future capital investment in UK pilot training”. With 26 years’ experience in the aviation industry, including leading and investing in ab initio brands including Oxford Aviation Academy (now CAE) and L3Harrris (previously CTC Aviation),...
FTEJerez formally approved by UK CAA
Spanish-based training provider FTEJerez has been formally approved by the UK CAA as an Approved Training Organisation. Following an announcement on 17 November 2022, FTEJerez may continue to provide the “full scope” of Part-FCL training courses, with British students able to work towards both an EASA or a UK CAA licence. Despite basing its current headquarters in southwestern Spain, FTEJerez has its origins in Scotland (as the...
FTEJerez become official ATO of Jazeera Airways
Spanish-based ATO FTEJerez has announced a new partnership with Kuwaiti airline Jazeera Airways. Ahead of an announcement that sees FTEJerez becoming the airline’s exclusive training provider, the Kuwaiti Civil Aviation Authority has already implemented the necessary approval for FTEJerez to operate as a training organisation; a new milestone for the ATO. The first 21 students are expected to arrive at the training provider’s...
