MANILA — Philippine Airlines will soon reopen its PAL Aviation School.

In a statement, the flag carrier said it is partnering with Airways Aviation Group to deliver world-class training to future pilots.

Under the program, cadets will first undergo assessment and get their foundation training in the Philippines. Then, they will get lessons in aviation theory and practical training at Airways Aviation’s Australia campuses.

There, they will be trained by expert faculty and get hands-on practical experience using industry-leading technology.

PAL said it picked Airways Aviation because of its strong track record in delivering high-quality, internationally aligned pilot training programs.

"Airways Aviation met our stringent requirements and demonstrated their robust emphasis on safety culture and competency-based training methodologies,” said PAL president and chief operating officer Capt. Stanley Ng.

PAL executive vice president Atty. Carlos Luis Fernandez, for his part, said PAL hopes its aviation school will train not only outstanding pilots but also pilots who are "committed to building a sustainable future for aviation."

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