Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine trained nearly 100 cadet pilots during 2025.
  • 437 state certificates were issued to aviation personnel following qualification exams in 2025.
  • Training extended beyond the cockpit, including engineering and technical personnel, airfield support and logistics specialists, and UAS operators.

Strategic Implications

The expansion of Ukraine’s aviation training capacity may indicate a strategic shift toward modernizing its air force under wartime pressure. The involvement of international partners, such as the United States, Denmark, and France, suggests cooperation in generating a broader aviation workforce. However, the exact implications of this development remain unclear.