- Vietjet and Airways Aviation form a strategic partnership to develop internationally trained pilots and aviation professionals.
- Pilot training programs follow ICAO, EASA, and CAAV standards, focusing on Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) courses.
- The alliance strengthens Vietnam-Finland ties and supports Vietjet’s global expansion while addressing the growing worldwide demand for skilled aviation personnel.
Vietjet and Airways Aviation signed a strategic partnership to boost the development of aviation professionals as a way of responding to the increasing world need for competent human resources in the aviation sector. The deal was concluded through a signing ceremony in Helsinki, Finland with the attendance of Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam. This visit was a historic milestone in Vietnam-Finland bilateral relations, the first ever official visit by a Vietnamese Party leader to Finland after more than 50 years.
In accordance with the cooperation, Airways Aviation will partner with Vietjet Aviation Academy (VJAA) to provide internationally accepted pilot training courses in Europe. These courses will be in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). The training will be centered around Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) programs aimed at developing a new generation of pilots who are proficient enough to service Vietjet's growing global network.
Vietjet, Asia's most youthful and fastest-expanding airline, has more than 9,000 employees representing over 60 nationalities on board. Vietjet has been expanding its international services aggressively, such as upping the frequency of flights on Singapore Da Nang and Singapore Phu Quoc routes. This strategic alliance with Airways Aviation is in line with Vietjet's plan to keep up with growing travel demand and build on further global network growth.
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Airways Aviation, with a history of over 45 years, has a chain of aviation academies spread over Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The academy enjoys international recognition for its well-rounded flight training programs and has an excellent record of sending trained aviation personnel into the industry. With this tie-up with Vietjet, Airways Aviation's facilities and expertise will be used to deliver quality training to future pilots.
The creation of this alliance also portrays the increasing partnership between Vietnam and Finland in terms of economic connectivity, science, technology, innovation, and human resource development. The partnership between Vietjet and Airways Aviation is part of the new generation of partnership, based on innovation, knowledge, and sustainable development.
As a Vietnam IATA-accredited training partner, VJAA has trained close to 400,000 aviation industry professionals such as pilots, flight attendants, engineers, and dispatchers. The inclusion of the academy in this partnership is a reflection of its role in building a qualified workforce to drive the growth of the aviation sector.
This strategic alliance between Vietjet and Airways Aviation is well-positioned to be an important factor in meeting the global demand for certified aviation professionals, ensuring the sustained expansion and prosperity of the aviation sector.
