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Authentic Indian meal plans now served at the Cape Town cadet residence
Trainees in our Cape Town campus now enjoy daily rotis, curries and traditional home-style dishes — addressing the #1 student request and making the transition abroad feel like home.
Five new training bases coming online in 2026
100% first-attempt SACAA CPL pass rate — Cape Town cohort 2025
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ExpansionAerovate Global Europe: affordable EASA-compliant CPL pathways
European cadets can now obtain an EASA CPL via our hybrid Cape Town + Madrid programme — combining the world's most efficient flying base with European theory delivery.
Country LaunchAerovate Global India: gateway to DGCA CPL via South Africa
Indian aspirants now train under SACAA standards via our South African base, with full DGCA conversion guidance after licence issue.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Australia: CASA-compliant CPL training
Australian cadets can fast-track their CASA Commercial Pilot License through our cross-border programme, with structured advisory at every stage.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Singapore: CAAS-compliant pathways
Singaporean students achieve CAAS CPL with our streamlined cross-border programme and lifetime career advisory.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Malaysia: CAAM-compliant CPL training
Malaysian cadets pursue CAAM Commercial Pilot training with full conversion support and structured ground-school review.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Sri Lanka: CAASL pilot training
Sri Lankan aviation enthusiasts achieve CAASL CPL with our comprehensive training pipeline and dedicated cadet welfare team.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Thailand: CAAT-compliant CPL pathway
Thai aspirants pursue a CAAT Commercial Pilot Licence via our affordable South African base, with full conversion advisory.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Indonesia: DGCA Indonesia CPL pipeline
Indonesian cadets achieve DGCA Indonesia CPL with our efficient cross-border programme and end-to-end documentation support.
Country LaunchAerovate Global Middle East: GCAA & GACA pathways
Cadets from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf can pursue GCAA and GACA-compliant training with regional advisory.
Industry InsightWhy 2026 is the best year in a decade to start CPL training
The pilot demand vs supply gap is the widest since 2015 — IATA and Boeing forecasts agree, and Aerovate cadets are perfectly placed to ride the wave.
Student SupportInside the new Cape Town cadet residence
Tour the upgraded residence: high-speed Wi-Fi, in-house sim room, gym, study lounges and a kitchen serving home-style meals.
AchievementAerovate Global crosses 1,200 licences issued across 12 regulators
From DGCA to EASA, FAA to SACAA — our alumni now hold licences across more regulators than any other Indian-owned academy.
Student SupportLifetime Career Advisory: how Aerovate keeps walking with you after CPL
From interview prep to CV reviews, our advisory team supports cadets long after the licence is in their hand — a service that's free for every alumnus, for life.
AchievementCadet log: from first solo to MEIR in 11 months
A look at one cadet's journey through PPL, CPL, MEP and IR — and how a structured pathway turned an ambitious dreamer into a fully-qualified commercial pilot.
Student SupportLoans assistance desk now open six days a week
Our finance desk helps cadets navigate education loans, documentation and disbursement timing so funding never delays a course start.
Industry InsightGlass cockpit, Jet-A pistons and FNPT-II: how modern training has evolved
Our DA40 NG, DA42 and ALSIM ALX FNPT-II reflect the new airline standard — and why training on yesterday's panels is no longer enough.
Student SupportMental fitness, sleep and the cadet life — our wellness programme
From dietitian-designed menus to weekly wellness check-ins, Aerovate has built one of aviation training's most thorough cadet welfare programmes.
ExpansionAerovate Global Florida: hour-building under FAA Part 61
Our newest US base offers structured Part 61 hour-building — a popular route for cadets adding FAA privileges to existing licences.
ExpansionCascais, Portugal — twelfth global campus opens its doors
Our newest EASA-approved base brings ATPL theory, jet familiarisation and a stunning Atlantic coastal training environment to European cadets.
AchievementAerovate alumni now serve in 28 countries across six continents
From Reykjavík to Auckland, our cadets have built careers across the globe — a quiet testament to the strength of our training and lifetime advisory.
Licence GuideThe complete guide to EASA pilot licensing in 2026
Modular vs integrated, 14 ATPL theory papers, the EASA Class 1 medical and conversion routes from FAA, DGCA and SACAA.
Licence GuideDGCA India CPL — the complete 2026 guide
CPL eligibility, the 200-hour route, RTR(A), DGCA papers, computer number, FRTOL and how to convert FAA/EASA into DGCA.
Licence GuideFAA pilot licence: the complete guide for international cadets
Part 61 vs Part 141, the M-1 visa, written + checkride, ATP-CTP and what makes the FAA the world's most-recognised licence.
Licence GuideSACAA South Africa: complete CPL guide and 320-day-a-year flying
Why SACAA is the world's most efficient CPL — cost structure, hour-building and conversion to DGCA/EASA/FAA.
Licence GuideCASA Australia pilot licence — the complete guide
RPL → PPL → CPL pathway, ATPL theory exams, CASA medicals and the routes our Australian cadets take to a finished licence.
Licence GuideGCAA UAE pilot licence: complete guide for the Gulf
GCAA CPL/ATPL route, medical, English requirements and the conversion pathway from other regulators.
Licence GuideGACA Saudi Arabia: CPL guide for Vision 2030 pilots
What the Saudi aviation expansion means for new pilots — and how to land a GACA-issued CPL.
Licence GuideQCAA Qatar pilot licence — the complete guide
QCAA exams, medical and what conversion looks like from DGCA, EASA and beyond.
Licence GuideCAA-Bahrain: complete pilot licence guide
Eligibility, exams, medical and conversion paths under the CAA-Bahrain framework.
Licence GuideCAA-Oman: complete pilot licence guide
Muscat training airspace, CAA-Oman CPL pathway and medical / language requirements.
Licence GuideCAA-Kuwait: complete pilot licence guide
Exams, medicals, English requirements and conversion options under CAA-Kuwait.
Licence GuideCAAS Singapore: complete pilot licence guide
CAAS exams, medical, English requirements and the pathway to a finished CPL.
Licence GuideCAAM Malaysia: complete pilot licence guide
The CAAM CPL route end to end — eligibility, papers, medicals and conversion.
Licence GuideCAAT Thailand: complete pilot licence guide
CAAT exams, medical and timelines for cadets pursuing a Thai-issued licence.
Licence GuideCAAP Philippines: complete pilot licence guide for hour-building
Why Manila and Cebu remain the most affordable Pacific hour-building route in 2026.
Licence GuideJCAB Japan: complete pilot licence guide
JCAB precision-driven exams, medicals and language requirements explained.
Licence GuideMOLIT South Korea: complete pilot licence guide
MOLIT licensing explained — eligibility, exams, medicals and conversion routes.
Licence GuideDGCA Indonesia: complete pilot licence guide
17,000 islands of training opportunity — DGCA Indonesia licensing explained end to end.