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Leading Edge Aviation Announces the Launch of Integrated fATPL Training Courses in Murcia, Spain
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation is delighted to unveil the expansion of its successful integrated frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (fATPL) LEAP training programme at its Alhama campus, in the Murcia, southern Spain, starting in September 2024. ...
Leading Edge Aviation Anuncia el Lanzamiento de Cursos de Formación fATPL Integrado en Murcia, España
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation se complace en anunciar la expansión de su exitoso programa de formación integrado de Licencia de Piloto de Transporte Aéreo “congelado” (fATPL) LEAP en su campus de Alhama, en Murcia, sur de España, a partir de...
Mastering the Skies: Understanding KSA Training at Leading Edge Aviation
In ground school pilot training, mastering the skies isn't just about technical know-how—it's about embracing a mindset of continuous growth and skill refinement. Enter the realm of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude (KSA) training—a dynamic approach, now a regulatory...
Leading Edge Aviation Partners with British Airways for Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway Programme
Leading Edge Aviation is now a proud participant in British Airways' Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway program. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to outstanding pilot training and positions us as a key partner in shaping talent for one of the world's most...
Leading Edge Aviation Academy Celebrates their First Captain: Captain Jessica De Melo
It has been 3 years since Captain Jessica De Melo graduated from Leading Edge Aviation with flying colours and ever since landing her dream job at Isle Fly, her Pilot career has been going from strength to strength. In December 2023, Jess announced that she had been...
Whole Pilot Approach at Leading Edge Aviation: All the skills you need to become a successful pilot
Leading Edge Aviation’s ‘Whole Pilot’ Approach: All the skills you need to become a successful pilot Are you an aspiring future Pilot? It takes more than just flying skills to excel in this dynamic field. At Leading Edge Aviation, we believe in the ‘Whole Pilot’...
How to Become a Pilot: Turn Your Dream Career into Reality
As we embrace the new year, consider transforming your dream of flying into a reality with a career as a commercial pilot. Leading Edge Aviation welcomes everyone, from school and university students to those seeking a career change, to explore the exhilarating world...
Leading Edge Aviation – Year End Summary of Achievements
1. Airline Partnerships and Graduate Employment Success: Graduate Employment: Our graduates have achieved remarkable success, securing positions across a wide range of airlines including British Airways (BA), BA CityFlyer, BA EuroFlyer, easyJet, TUI, Titan Airways,...
Leading Edge Aviation Announces Strategic Partnership with Buckinghamshire New University in Pilot Training Excellence
Leading Edge Aviation, leading aviation training organisation, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) as part of the University's Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Preferred Partner programme. This significant...
The Cost of Pilot Training in the UK: Is it Worth the Investment?
The Cost of Pilot Training in the UK: Is it Worth the Investment? Becoming a commercial pilot is a dream career for many people, but the path to achieving it requires a substantial investment. In the UK, the cost of a pilot training courses is generally in the region...
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Leading Edge Aviation Announces the Launch of Integrated fATPL Training Courses in Murcia, Spain
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation is delighted to unveil the expansion of its successful integrated frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (fATPL) LEAP training programme at its Alhama campus, in the Murcia, southern Spain, starting in September 2024. ...
Leading Edge Aviation Anuncia el Lanzamiento de Cursos de Formación fATPL Integrado en Murcia, España
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation se complace en anunciar la expansión de su exitoso programa de formación integrado de Licencia de Piloto de Transporte Aéreo “congelado” (fATPL) LEAP en su campus de Alhama, en Murcia, sur de España, a partir de...
Leading Edge Aviation Partners with British Airways for Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway Programme
Leading Edge Aviation is now a proud participant in British Airways' Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway program. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to outstanding pilot training and positions us as a key partner in shaping talent for one of the world's most...
Leading Edge Aviation Academy Celebrates their First Captain: Captain Jessica De Melo
It has been 3 years since Captain Jessica De Melo graduated from Leading Edge Aviation with flying colours and ever since landing her dream job at Isle Fly, her Pilot career has been going from strength to strength. In December 2023, Jess announced that she had been...
Leading Edge Aviation Announces Strategic Partnership with Buckinghamshire New University in Pilot Training Excellence
Leading Edge Aviation, leading aviation training organisation, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) as part of the University's Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Preferred Partner programme. This significant...
Record Month as Leading Edge Aviation Graduates Take Flight with Major Airlines
Leading Edge Aviation celebrates another milestone as 47 of its recent graduates and current students have secured roles with top airlines in October. This achievement further demonstrates Leading Edge Aviation’s reputation for delivering first-class training within...
Titan Airways announces new recruitment initiative in partnership with Leading Edge Aviation
Titan Airways, announces an exciting recruitment initiative today signalling Titan's ongoing commitment to continued growth and evolution. The strategy involves collaborating with leading ATO, Leading Edge Aviation to recruit graduate pilots to join the airline. The...
Leading Edge Aviation Celebrates Record-Breaking Month as Graduates Secure Roles with prestigious Airlines
July marked a significant milestone for Leading Edge Aviation, the UK’s top pilot training academy. A record-breaking number of graduates have secured placements within top airlines, elevating the academy’s reputation for effectively preparing students for their pilot...
Leading Edge Aviation Named as Training Partner in British Airways’ Whitetail Recruitment Programme
Leading Edge Aviation is proud to announce its partnership with British Airways as a nominated training organisation for the Whitetail Recruitment Programme. This collaboration will see Leading Edge Aviation play a key role in identifying and nurturing aspiring pilots...
Our Graduates
At Leading Edge Aviation, we offer two routes to becoming an airline-ready commercial pilot. A full-time integrated route ‘LEAP’ as well as a flexible modular option ‘MAP’. Both provide graduates with a ‘frozen’ Airline Transport Pilot Licence, the professional...
Wizz Air UK visits Leading Edge Aviation
The ultimate goal of Leading Edge Aviation’s students is to secure role as a First Officer for an airline, and after nearly 2 years’ hard work – securing their first role in the flight deck is the ultimate reward. To help inspire and inform our students, Leading Edge...
Our first uMAP courses settle in to life in the academy
September & October were very exciting months at Leading Edge Aviation as we welcomed the first two uMAP courses into the academy! uMAP (University Modular Airline Preparation) is our very own course that integrates with your university degree. The uMAP course...
Flight Training Resumes…
This week, our CEO, Andy McFarlane, talked to Ian Seager, Flyer magazine & Pilot Career News about our return to flying and how we are safeguarding our staff and students. Over the past few weeks, in support of government guidance, we’ve continued to deliver a...
Virtual Skills Assessment
So, you’re ready to take your first step to becoming an airline pilot? You’ve researched flying academies and have chosen where you would like to train. The next step now is to sit a Skills Assessment, this is where we find out if you have the skills and attributes...
Ground School Goes Virtual!
Leading Edge Aviation extend virtual classroom to deliver Ground School training to students during Covid-19 period of isolation This week sees the successful launch of Leading Edge Aviation’s virtual Ground School. Whilst the academy has been using virtual and tech...
Covid-19: The Leading Edge Aviation Response To The Prime Ministers Announcement.
Following the announcement from our Prime Minister, we are following guidance and temporarily closing our doors. Our office is now closed but all senior staff can be contacted by email/mobile and will be available to answer your queries. Ground School lessons will...
Business As Usual, Our Students Remain At The Forefront Of Everything We Do.
As a flight training academy, the wellbeing of our academy family – our staff and students, is our number one priority, never more so in times such as the current Covid-19 outbreak. It is also important for us to manage training, work and individual family...
Our 2019 Highlights
2019 has been a huge year for Leading Edge Aviation – not only for our academy but for the talented individuals who trusted us with their pilot training. We celebrated our first birthday in October, currently have 60 students training with us, with several graduates...
Leading Edge Aviation Announce Bose Partnership
We are delighted to announce a new partnership with Bose who will be supplying A20 Aviation Headsets for the Leading Edge aircraft, for use by all student pilots and flight instructors. The Bose A20 Aviation Headset provides acclaimed noise reduction and a comfortable...
New AL42 Simulator Approved
The new Leading Edge AL42 simulator is installed, approved and ready to fly. Based at our new facility in Glenmore Business Park, this fixed based simulator will give Leading Edge student pilots the most advanced simulator technology as they train for their future...
Bursary Programme
Get one step closer to achieving your dream with our new bursary programme for aspiring pilots. At Leading Edge Aviation we know that the cost of training can be a barrier to a career as an airline pilot. So we’d like to help. We are offering three bursaries towards...
Wellbeing Curriculum For Trainee Pilots
At Leading Edge Aviation, we believe that preparation for your future as an airline pilot starts on day one of training. With us, you’ll receive dedicated ground and flight instruction that will see you graduating on time and airline-ready, but you’ll also receive...
Graduating From ‘Oxbridge’ Celebrates First Flight In Airline Pilot Training
Leading Edge Aviation based at Oxford Airport and VA Airline Training (VA) based at Cambridge Airport join forces with a new airline pilot training partnership as well as simultaneously launching the first ever approved Airline Pilot Standards MCC course designed for...
Leading Edge Legends!
We’d like to thank Amir and Gus for being our first two students for having the courage to take control of their training and join us. Their dedication and trust have paid off and we are very pleased to announce that they both passed their IRs first time. Their next...
Pilot Career Live (PCL) News
Leading Edge Aviation enjoyed a productive day at the busy Dublin Pilot Careers Live exhibition on 2 March 2019. Dublin was chosen as the official launch location as an EASA Approved Training Organisation, and we are now fully operational to conduct both integrated...
Gateway To The Airlines
Leading Edge Aviation are delighted to announce their alliance with VA Airline Training of Cambridge. VA will deliver the Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation course to Leading Edge Trainees after the completion of their Instrument Rating. Starting in Oxford...
Press Releases
Leading Edge Aviation Announces the Launch of Integrated fATPL Training Courses in Murcia, Spain
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation is delighted to unveil the expansion of its successful integrated frozen Airline Transport Pilot Licence (fATPL) LEAP training programme at its Alhama campus, in the Murcia, southern Spain, starting in September 2024. ...
Leading Edge Aviation Anuncia el Lanzamiento de Cursos de Formación fATPL Integrado en Murcia, España
Read this page in: ENG / ESPLeading Edge Aviation se complace en anunciar la expansión de su exitoso programa de formación integrado de Licencia de Piloto de Transporte Aéreo “congelado” (fATPL) LEAP en su campus de Alhama, en Murcia, sur de España, a partir de...
Leading Edge Aviation Partners with British Airways for Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway Programme
Leading Edge Aviation is now a proud participant in British Airways' Speedbird Self-Sponsored Pathway program. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to outstanding pilot training and positions us as a key partner in shaping talent for one of the world's most...
Leading Edge Aviation Announces Strategic Partnership with Buckinghamshire New University in Pilot Training Excellence
Leading Edge Aviation, leading aviation training organisation, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) as part of the University's Approved Training Organisation (ATO) Preferred Partner programme. This significant...
Titan Airways announces new recruitment initiative in partnership with Leading Edge Aviation
Titan Airways, announces an exciting recruitment initiative today signalling Titan's ongoing commitment to continued growth and evolution. The strategy involves collaborating with leading ATO, Leading Edge Aviation to recruit graduate pilots to join the airline. The...
Leading Edge Aviation Celebrates 5 Years of Turning Pilot Dreams Into Reality
Leading Edge Aviation proudly celebrates its 5th Anniversary on 3rd October embodying a dynamic journey of turning aspiring pilots’ dreams into reality. Over the past five years, Leading Edge has continuously pushed the boundaries to reshape how pilot training is...
Leading Edge Aviation Celebrates Graduation of Class of 2023
OXFORD, UK — 17 May 2023 — Leading Edge Aviation hosted its 2023 graduation ceremony on 12 May beneath the wings of the iconic Concorde at Aerospace Bristol. The event was a celebration of the hard-earned achievements of our 68 graduates, attended by over 250 family...
Fully Funded LEAP & FI Couse launched
Leading Edge Aviation launches a Fully Funded LEAP and Flight Instructor Training programme with Guaranteed Employment on Completion. Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL) leads the way in flight training with the launch of its innovative, fully funded Pilot and Instructor...
Announcing our new fair-weather base at our Alhama, Murcia Campus
Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL) is proud to announce the addition of its new Southern European Campus in Murcia, southern Spain to its already impressive training portfolio. The expanded operation at Alhama in Murcia will allow LEAL, the fastest growing commercial pilot...
Graduates achieve dual UK CAA & EASA licences
Leading Edge Aviation Graduates achieve dual UK CAA & EASA licences Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL) are one of the only ATOs (approved training organisations) who are offering students the opportunity to achieve a dual UK CAA & EASA licence. Their first students...
Graduates airline placements
Leading Edge Aviation graduates secure roles with multiple airlines Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL) are delighted with the recent news that a further selection of their graduates have recently secured roles as commercial pilots with leading airlines. Following on from...
Leading Edge Aviation wins Polys award for XR virtual cockpit
Leading Edge Aviation wins Polys award for XR virtual cockpit Leading Edge Aviation (LEAL), in collaboration with Playko Software have won the Augmented Reality Experience of the Year for their A320 cockpit simulator at the 2021 WebXR Awards, The Polys. The two...
Leading Edge Aviation announces launch of new distance learning programme – VECTOR
Leading Edge Aviation announces launch of new distance learning programme – VECTOR. Leading Edge Aviation announce the launch of their new distance learning programme – Vector. This exciting new programme will allow aspirational pilots to complete their ground school...
Leading Edge Aviation turns three years old
Leading Edge Aviation turns three years old and celebrates its expanding fleet & milestone student population. This month, Leading Edge Aviation turns three years old and what better way to celebrate than with a ‘class of 2021’ photo. In addition to their...
Dual licensing goes live at Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation announce the introduction of dual licensing options for their suite of ATPL professional pilot training courses. As the industry continues to show ‘green shoots’ with airlines announcing recruitment drives, the Oxford based ATO who offer both UK...
Leading Edge Aviation launch in house aircraft engineering facility
Leading Edge Aviation launch in house aircraft engineering facility, Leading Edge Aviation Engineering. Leading Edge Aviation announce the launch of the latest addition to their growing fleet of facilities with the introduction of an in-house engineering and...
Leading Edge Aviation announces their stunning new student accommodation
Leading Edge Aviation announces their stunning new student accommodation. Leading Edge Aviation reveal their bespoke new accommodation ahead of its official opening this summer. The new building will be added to the LEAL property portfolio and has been designed...
West Oxfordshire MP, Robert Courts visits Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation were delighted to host a visit today from Robert Courts , MP for Witney & West Oxfordshire. The rapidly expanding ATO (Approved Training Organisation) based at Oxford Airport were delighted to be able to show Mr Courts their expanding academy...
Leading Edge Aviation continue to invest in their fleet
Leading Edge Aviation announce further investments in their fleet with the addition of another DA42 Simulator. The sim has been manufactured and installed by Diamond and compliments their growing fleet of Diamond Aircraft and existing DA42 and A320 simulators. The...
Announcing our new, bespoke APS MCC course
Cleared for take-off – Leading Edge Aviation receive approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority on their Airbus A320 FTD-1 Simulator & announce the launch of their new APS MCC course. Leading Edge are delighted to announce that after a busy 2020, they have...
Airbus A320 Simulator Announcement
Leading Edge Aviation achieve another significant phase of growth and announce the purchase of a brand new MPS A320 FTD-1 Simulator. Following the news in July, where they announced the expansion at Airspeed House, Leading Edge Aviation continues to thrive and expand....
A course of firsts!
A course of firsts, Leading Edge Aviation celebrate several exciting new milestones! Leading Edge are delighted to welcome their newest Integrated LEAP course of students, LEAP- 007 who have started their training this week. Every new course is celebrated in the...
Airspeed House Announcement
There’s no stopping them! Leading Edge Aviation announce their next phase of expansion. Leading Edge are delighted to welcome staff, students & visitors to their newly expanded home at Airspeed house. After an incredibly successful year and strong growth, they are...
Laser Strike
On Tuesday 4th February, a Leading Edge Aviation aircraft was the subject of a laser attack whilst flying over the area of Charlbury & Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. The aircraft was carrying out a training flight and had taken off from London Oxford airport. The...