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...
Pilot Careers Live – Dublin 19.10.24
This Saturday, 19 October, Pilot Careers Live is making its annual visit to the Croke Park Conference Centre in Dublin. The event, designed as a one-stop shop for prospective commercial pilots seeking to learn about commercial pilot careers and the various training routes available, will feature a number of Europe’s largest flight training academy’s promoting their training programmes, alongside representatives from...
KLM tops ECA survey list as best airline to work for in 2024
The European Cockpit Association (ECA), representing 40,000 pilots across Europe, has released the second edition of its Social Rating of Airlines survey, with KLM emerging as the top airline to work for, receiving a 97% satisfaction score, surpassing defending champion Air France (94%). Pilots praised KLM for its excellent working conditions and strong labour relations with the Dutch Pilots’ union, VNV. Other highly ranked airlines...
Aerohire expands operations at Halfpenny Green Airport
Aerohire Flight Training has opened a second base at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport as part of its ongoing expansion plans. The school, which has operated at the West Midlands airport since 2019, has operated out of a portacabin for the last five years, before taking over its second facility last month, providing the school with much needed extra space and room to grow. The new facility comprises briefing rooms, flight planning...
The Air League appoints new CEO
Leading UK aviation charity, The Air League, has appointed Janine Hornsby as its new Chief Executive. Janine Hornsby joins The Air League from Marshall Aerospace, where she led significant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) engagement programmes aimed at schools and communities across the UK. Her work focused on fostering industry collaboration to address the growing skills gap within the aerospace sector, which has...
Bristol Groundschool to host Jet2
Theoretical aviation knowledge training specialists Bristol Groundschool (BGS), is hosting a visit from Jet2 on 17 October 2024. The event is taking place at BGS’ headquarters in Clevedon near Bristol and will provide information on future Second Officer and Direct Entry pilot recruitment as well as an opportunity to meet the Jet2 pilot recruitment team. Jet2 recuiters will confirm plans for pilot intakes for the remainder of...
