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.What is the primary objective of Vietjet's new partnership with Airways Aviation?
What is the primary objective of Vietjet's new partnership with Airways Aviation?
The partnership aims to train the next generation of aviation professionals, enhancing Vietjet's readiness for global network expansion and meeting rising travel demand across its international services, including routes in Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Q.Which regulatory bodies will oversee the pilot training programmes conducted under this collaboration?
Which regulatory bodies will oversee the pilot training programmes conducted under this collaboration?
The pilot training programmes 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).
Q.What specific types of pilot training courses will be offered through this partnership?
What specific types of pilot training courses will be offered through this partnership?
The collaboration will include specialised Multi-crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) courses. These are designed to cultivate high-calibre pilots for Vietjet's expanding international network.
Q.Where will the international-standard pilot training programmes take place?
Where will the international-standard pilot training programmes take place?
Airways Aviation will collaborate with Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) to deliver the international-standard pilot training programmes in Europe. This will help train pilots for Vietjet's network expansion.
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