Leading Edge opts for Elixir
French planemaker Elixir Aircraft has announced that it has signed a contract for the operation of five Elixir training aircraft by UK ATO Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL). The agreement will see Green Aerolease, a French aircraft rental company, handling the lease of the five aircraft to LEAL, which will compliment its current fleet of 21 training aircraft located at its London Oxford Airport, UK and Alhama, southern Spain training...
DHL Air UK awards employees ATPL scholarships
Two DHL employees have been awarded a fully-funded Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) programme, being delivered by Skyborne Air Academy. These first candidates from the airline’s East Midlands base have joined Skyborne at Gloucestershire Airport to commence their UK CAA Integrated ATPL course, before becoming First Officers on one of DHL Air (UK)’s fleet of Boeing aircraft. Debbie Moore, Head of Talent Management and...
Pilot Careers Live event this Saturday (02/11/24)
Pilot Careers Live is returning to Heathrow this Saturday (02 November 2024), showcasing flight training programmes and commercial pilot employment opportunities and FTN is pleased to offer a 20% discount off ticket prices. Firmly established as the UK’s premier flight training exhibition, PCL provides an opportunity for aspiring commercial pilots to meet the industry’s leading training organisations, airlines and much more. A main...
L3Harris partners with Aer Lingus
L3Harris Airline Academy has secured a new training agreement with Aer Lingus UK, marking the first time the two organisations have collaborated directly for pilot training services. The one-year contract encompasses a wide range of training programmes designed to support pilots at various stages of their careers. The training package includes A330 Dry Training, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), Line Flying Under Supervision (LIFUS),...
Ultimate High Flight Academy named Lycoming Brand Ambassador
Goodwood Aerodrome based Ultimate High Flight Academy, a specialist Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) provider, has announced its appointment as Brand Ambassador for Lycoming Engines in conjunction with Airpart Supply. Lycoming Engines, celebrating its 95th anniversary in aviation, is a major US provider of high-performance piston aeroengines and Ultimate High say this partnership marks a significant step forward in...
