AeroGuard Flight Training Center, an industry leader in ab initio pilot training, is proud to announce a new partnership with Taiwan-based China Airlines. This significant agreement marks a pivotal milestone for AeroGuard as it expands its training on a global scale to professionally prepare future pilots for the world’s leading airlines.
Within this agreement, AeroGuard will be the flight training provider for China Airlines’ cadet pilots, further establishing AeroGuard’s global reputation for high quality pilot training. Throughout this 11-month program approved by the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA), cadets will apply directly through China Airlines and be screened by the airline before arriving at AeroGuard. Selected cadets will join AeroGuard’s Phoenix, Arizona location where they will experience an exceptional flight training environment with year-round flying weather, ideal airspace availability and complexity, and additional student support.
AeroGuard was selected by China Airlines to train their cadet pilots due to its structured curriculum and high-quality ab initio training programs, with 20+ years of experience producing qualified and capable pilots for the world’s leading airlines. China Airlines is one of Taiwan’s largest national airlines and within this partnership AeroGuard will provide a pipeline of highly skilled pilots for the airline.
China Airlines will join other renowned airlines that have selected AeroGuard as the flight school for their cadet training programs, including Hong Kong’s leading airline, Cathay Pacific. AeroGuard also recently announced its selection by Air India to train their cadet pilots as part of a new similar agreement for the Indian flag carrier.
AeroGuard’s CEO, Joel Davidson, spoke on the agreement stating, “Being selected by China Airlines is a prominent achievement for AeroGuard. This collaboration not only strengthens AeroGuard’s global footprint, but also demonstrates the trust that industry leaders like China Airlines have in our flight training capabilities. AeroGuard is honored to contribute to the development of the next generation of pilots for such a reputable airline and we look forward to producing the best pilots for airlines across the globe.”
This partnership comes at a time of strategic expansion for AeroGuard as its training capacity and resources quickly expand to solidify its position as a leader in ab initio pilot training for leading airlines all over the world. AeroGuard currently operates a fleet of 100 aircraft and over 200+ instructors and expects to more than double its fleet size with a recent order of 90 additional planes from Piper Aircraft, in addition to further acquisitions. Through its large U.S. Program, 600+ students are also expected to become instructors to build their 1,500 hours to fly for the U.S. airlines. From this growth, AeroGuard expects to double its capacity to train up to 2,000 students across its three campuses.
With over 20 years of experience in training airline-ready cadets, AeroGuard continues to stand out as a clear choice for airlines seeking professional and high-quality ab initio training programs for their pilots.
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier established in 1959, counts more than 10,000 employees worldwide and operates a fleet of 107 aircraft. A longstanding supporter of environmental and socio-economic development, China Airlines embraces corporate sustainability and strives to provide every traveler with an enjoyable flying experience, aiming to “become the preferred airlines in Taiwan.”
China Airlines is one of 19 carriers that make up the SkyTeam Alliance, giving passengers access to an extensive global network of more than 10,770 daily flights to 1,050 destinations in 166 countries. China Airlines promotes a safe, high-quality flying experience, as well as eco-friendly, innovative and attentive services. We strive to provide travelers with the perfect journey and consignors with a reliable, convenient transportation service.
Major domestic and overseas awards received by China Airlines in recent years include: being listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index, the most authoritative international sustainability index for eight consecutive years. China Airlines was recognized with the top “Giant Thumb Award” at the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Awards. The airline has consecutively won the “Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award”, the “Global Corporate Sustainability Award”, and was selected for the “FTSE4Good Emerging Index” and “FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index”. China Airlines has been awarded the “Golden Flyer Award”, the top award in Taiwan’s civil aviation industry, was named the “Best Airline in North Asia” by Global Traveler magazine, was voted the Travelers Choice Major Airline Asia on TripAdvisor, and was rated a “Five Star Major Airline” at the APEX awards.
