Vietjet Partners with Airways Aviation to Train EASA-Certified Pilots
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Vietjet and global aviation education leader Airways Aviation have announced a strategic partnership to train the next generation of aviation professionals. The partnership will enhance its readiness for further global network expansion and meet rising travel demand. The airline has actively expanded its international services, including the frequency increase for Singapore – Da Nang and Singapore – Phu Quoc routes.
The signing ceremony took place in Finland, witnessed by Vietnam’s General Secretary To Lam during his official visit to Finland.
Under this partnership, Airways Aviation will collaborate with Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) to deliver international-standard pilot training programs in Europe. These programs will adhere to regulations set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).
The collaboration will include specialised MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) and CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) courses designed to cultivate high-calibre pilots for Vietjet’s expanding international network, including routes across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and beyond.
Vietjet currently employs over 9,000 staff from more than 60 nationalities and operates one of Asia’s youngest fleets. The airline continues to expand its network across key regional hubs such as Singapore, with four direct routes to Vietnam, enhancing connectivity, and creating opportunities for aviation professionals across Asia.
As an IATA-accredited training partner in Vietnam, VJAA has trained thousands of aviation professionals, including pilots, flight attendants, engineers, and dispatchers, empowering the dream of conquering the skies and driving the industry’s growth.
Airways Aviation, with over 45 years of experience, operates a network of aviation academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, offering students access to internationally recognised flight training pathways.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Vietjet entering this training partnership?
Why is Vietjet entering this training partnership?
Vietjet aims to enhance its readiness for global network expansion and meet increasing travel demand. This collaboration will help train the next generation of aviation professionals for their growing international services.
Q.What kind of pilot training will be offered through this partnership?
What kind of pilot training will be offered through this partnership?
The partnership will deliver international-standard pilot training programmes, including specialised MPL (Multi-crew Pilot Licence) and CPL (Commercial Pilot Licence) courses. These will adhere to ICAO, EASA, and CAAV regulations.
Q.Where will the pilot training programmes take place?
Where will the pilot training programmes take place?
Airways Aviation will collaborate with Vietjet Aviation Academy to deliver these pilot training programmes in Europe. This will cultivate high-calibre pilots for Vietjet's expanding network.
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