Flydubai has expanded its ab initio pilot training programme by partnering with Egnatia and Skyborne as the Dubai-based carrier steps up preparation for a larger fleet. The move is linked to accelerating aircraft growth and is aimed at widening the pipeline of future pilots for the Boeing 737 operator.
The training push comes as airlines across the region continue to compete for cockpit talent, with pilot supply remaining tight in the wider market. Flydubai already runs an ab initio pathway for candidates with little or no flying experience, and the latest additions add capacity to that programme.
Operational details were not disclosed in the available material. No information was given on the number of trainees involved, the start date for the expanded intake or the terms of the arrangements with the two schools.