Philippine Airlines (PAL) Aviation School, relaunched in early 2025 through a partnership with Australia-based Airways Aviation, has sent 14 pilot trainees from its AO Class 2025 Alpha to Australia for advanced flight training.
The send-off ceremony was held on September 28, 2025, at the Lucio K. Tan, Jr. (LKTJ) Center, attended by PAL officials and family members.
As part of the PAL Aviation School and Airways Aviation Australia collaboration, trainees will complete both theoretical and practical flight training at Airways Aviation’s Gold Coast campus in Australia, following their initial training in the Philippines.
“Through the halls of the PAL Aviation School pass the best and brightest pilots who continue to uphold the principles of discipline, professionalism, and commitment to duty,” Capt. Roland Narciso, PAL Senior Vice President – Operations Group said.
“The PAL Aviation School maintains the highest standards of pilot training, equipping future aviators with the knowledge and skills necessary for commercial flight. Our partnership with Airways Aviation provides a strong foundation through innovative programs and state-of-the-art facilities,” he added.
Established in the early 1960s, the PAL Aviation School has trained over a thousand pilots, shaping the professional landscape of the Philippine aviation industry.
Producing new pilots is essential to complement the expansion of the PAL fleet.
The airline will be receiving nine new A350-1000 aircraft, with the first delivery expected by the end of 2025 and the remaining eight arriving between 2026 and 2028. Thirteen new Airbus A321neo aircraft will be delivered in phases starting in 2026.
