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Airbus Partners With ANA On New Pilot Training Program

September 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Airbus and ANA sign flight training agreement.
Programme will train cadets with no prior flight experience.
Training will be held at Sevenair Academy in Portugal.
633,000 new pilots needed worldwide over the next 20 years.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate a shift towards competency-based training in the aviation industry. The integration of the programme into the Airbus network suggests a focus on standardization and efficiency, which could benefit ANA and its partner airlines. The demand for new pilots worldwide may drive further collaborations between airlines and manufacturers.

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What Happened

Airline Expands Partnership For Next Generation Pilots

Airbus and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a flight training agreement to build the airline’s next generation of pilots. The programme will deliver an ab-initio pilot training curriculum for cadets across the ANA Group and partner airlines. The training will be held at Sevenair Academy in Portugal and will equip cadets with the essential competencies required to navigate complex operational environments. According to the Airbus Global Services Forecast, the aviation industry will require 633,000 new pilots worldwide over the next 20 years. This news was first reported by Halldale Group.

Source | Originally Published: September 3, 2026

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