BAA Training has signed a contract where Luxair will send hand-picked pilots to get trained at BAA Training’s facilities in Lleida-Alguaire, Spain, through an ATPL Integrated program with annually nominating carefully selected candidates.
BAA Training, an aviation training powerhouse globally, has partnered with Luxair, the national airline of Luxembourg. In a recently signed agreement, Luxair will send hand-picked pilots to get trained at BAA Training’s facilities in Lleida-Alguaire, Spain, through an ATPL Integrated program. Luxair will settle upfront the training fees for these selected candidates. Luxair will annually nominate carefully selected candidates for training at BAA Training.
BAA Training’s main flight base is located at Lleida-Alguaire International Airport, where Luxair’s pilots will get their training program. In addition, the company plans to open more flight bases in the latter half of 2024 and another set in 2025 and 2026 at different locations in Europe. BAA Training has recently placed an order for 48 Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft in order to add more aircraft to its training fleet.
Marijus Ravoitis, CEO, BAA Training said, “This partnership arrives when the industry faces a critical shortage of pilots. Luxair’s initiative to pre-finance the training of its pilots is a direct and innovative response to this escalating need for skilled aviators. We are prepared to address this demand utilizing our know-how, the expanding training infrastructure, and resources in Spain.”
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Luxair is under the stable of the Avia Solutions Group, the largest ACMI provider in the world in terms of being the largest operator of aircraft, crews, maintenance, and insurance. The Avia Solutions Group enjoys the backing of a huge network and resources—a vast network with over 12,000 highly skilled professionals in the aviation industry. Being the biggest provider of MRO, pilot and crew training, ground handling, and other supportive services, this group is operating in more than 50 countries worldwide and ensures the best services that the aviation industry can offer.
