Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne Partners with Elevate(her) to Diversify the Flight Deck
Skyborne Airline Academy announced a partnership with Elevate(her), a community-led initiative dedicated to empowering women in aviation worldwide, to expand access to flight training and drive greater female representation in the cockpit.
How AI is transforming pilot training, from the classroom to the flight deck
“There’s still a long way to go with integrating AI into the flight training industry, as there are safety factors we must consider. However, we do believe in AI’s use for assessing and evaluating a trainee’s progress,” said Lee Woodward, who co-founded Skyborne in 2018.
Former Team GB star who won medals at three Olympics is now making his own way in entirely new career as a Pilot after training at Skyborne
Former Olympic gold medallist Matt Langridge has swapped rowing boats for aeroplanes since hanging up his oars in 2016 – after completing his flight training at Skyborne, he now flies commercially for Wizz Air.
The Pilot Shortage Is Playing Havoc With Air Travel. Here Are Some Remedies
Skyborne CEO Lee Woodward and managing director Ed Davidson give their thoughts on the growing pilot shortage and how to remedy the situation.
Skyborne Partnership Aids Ex-Military with Aviation Scholarship
Skyborne is partnering with Wings for Warriors, a UK-based charity, to offer an annual scholarship worth £15,000 to one ex-military personnel to help with the cost of aviation training.
Skyborne Opens Applications for Instructors
Skyborne is opening applications for up to five full-time Ground School Instructors at Vero Beach, Florida, to support the airline academy’s continued growth.
Skyborne promotes Carla to new role
Skyborne Airline Academy has promoted Carla Booth to group head of airline business as it seeks to boost airline relationships.
A Captain Lends a Hand
With a career spanning the military, the airlines, and pilot training, Skyborne Airline Academy’s Ed Davidson shares key lessons learned in two incidents from his flying experience, including an assist to a light twin ailing over the Caribbean.
Skyborne graduate inspired by WWII grandad
Katherine Miller is a recent graduate of Skyborne Airline Academy and now flies as a Second Officer for DHL.
Pilot Training Group Skyborne Supports World Mental Health Day with Launch of Wellbeing Platform for Trainees
Skyborne is marking World Mental Health Day and its partnership with charity Red Umbrella, by providing its trainees with a bespoke Wellbeing Platform.
