Reading Time: 2 minutes On January 12, 2023, the MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) program of Bamboo Airways and BAA Training was officially approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), becoming the first and only program of such type in Vietnam. BAA Training Vietnam, a leading pilot training center, and Bamboo Airways, a 5 star-oriented full-service carrier, have signed a 3-year cooperation agreement defining BAA Training Vietnam as a prestigious partner of Bamboo Airways for training initial cadets for MPL program, the first of its kind in the Vietnamese aviation m ..read more

Reading Time: 4 minutesReigniting a fading dream For many, the prospect of becoming a pilot is a dream they’ve carried since childhood. As we grow-up though, our dreams are often eroded, we’re told we can’t achieve things, or we become scared of perceived financial challenges. You know what? I fell into this trap 100% and I’m not afraid to admit it. After being an air-cadet as a youngster flying gliders, I was put-off the idea of becoming a professional pilot by a careers advisor when I left school. They told me the industry was too competitive, but right now the industry is crying out for pil ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute An Airbus A330 belonging to Turkish Airlines scraped its tail on the runway on departure. It returned to Istanbul afterward. The Airbus A330-300 was working flight TK726 from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Tribhuvan Worldwide Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The aircraft (TC-JOG) circled over Northern Turkey for more than four hours to burn off fuel before landing safely back on runway 35R at Istanbul Airport at around 00:40. A post-flight inspection identified minor damage to the underside of the aircraft’s tail, and the plane was subsequently grounded. The post Incid ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Iceland’s first electric flight had some notable passengers – the Icelandic president and prime minister. Iceland’s first electric flight took place on August 23, 2022, with some notable passengers. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, the President of Iceland, and Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister, each caught a ride as Iceland’s first electric aircraft took to the skies. This electric airplane is a two-seater Pipistrel manufactured in Slovenia and a registration TF-KWH. According to the Icelandic Transport Authority, this aircraft was manufactured in 2021; it has a maximu ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Yesterday Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe’s largest airline group at Paine Field, Everett, Wash. The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 and joins nearly 50 customers worldwide to operate the fuel-efficient and capable airplane. Using 25% less fuel and creating 25% fewer emissions than the airplanes they replace, the 787 family has avoided more than 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions since entering service in 2011. “With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Air Europa Líneas Aéreas S.A.U. plans to add 15 aircraft to its fleet according to the long-term lease contract with AerCap Holdings N.V. The airline will lease 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 5 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, receiving the deliveries in 2024-2026. Air Europa will become the first Spanish operator of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. “Air Europa has been a long-time friend and valued customer of AerCap.  With this landmark transaction for the airline, we are delighted to reconfirm our belief in the Air Europa business and management team and wish them every succ ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Norwegian has announced it will be based in Barcelona again in 2023.  The airline will cover short-haul operations from El Prat and employ 800 staff for its seasonal base. Three hundred pilots and five hundred cabin crew are to be hired. It also plans to get more aircraft in its fleet, with the most recent order containing 50+ Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered between 2025 and 2028. The CEO of Norwegian said: “The overall terms achieved are attractive for Norwegian, and the deal fits well with our long-term fleet strategy and route program. It will ena ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute Mack Rutherford, the Belgian-British dual national, a 17-year-old pilot, became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. He spent five months traveling through 52 countries and crossing the equator twice. He ended his journey in Bulgaria on Wednesday and now holds two Guinness World Records as the youngest person to fly around the world and the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe in a microlight plane. “I am trying to show with this trip that young people can make a difference, you don’t have to be eighteen to do something special, just follow your ..read more

Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you heard the latest news? BAA Training has launched two cadet programs with two Spanish airlines. If you succeed in the assessment, you will get a letter of engagement from the airline, which can be perceived as a conditional job guarantee. Both operators are well-established in the market and are looking for new talents. Do you think it can be your perfect starting point? Make sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 below then! Can I join if I am under 18, provided that all other requirements are met? It is possible to start the application process and ..read more

Reading Time: < 1 minute PLAY will offer nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and its hub at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland, starting April 26, 2023. The new flights will operate on daily basis on Airbus A321 and A320 aircraft with 180 seats or more. “As the international gateway to the Washington, D.C., capital region, Dulles International is committed to offering a wide variety of airline products for our local community to access global travel,” said Paul Bobson, vice president for Airline Business Development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Aut ..read more