EAS Barcelona announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Airline Flight Academy (AFA) in Ireland, Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy partner.

EAS Barcelona has been selected as one of only a few certified AFA partner academies across Europe following an extensive due diligence process, . The partnership underscores EAS Barcelona’s commitment to creating real, tangible career opportunities for its student community and alumni.

To celebrate the landmark agreement, EAS Barcelona hosted an official presentation featuring Kilian Hanratty, Commercial Manager at Airline Flight Academy, who was joined by First Officers Oscar Mateos and Leonardo Lozano, both EAS and AFA former students now flying for Ryanair.

Airline Flight Academy is the official training provider for Europe’s largest airline group. AFA provides world-class APS MCC courses and airline-mentored training programs, equipping aspiring pilots with the skills and pathways needed to enter the Ryanair Group airlines.

Image Credit: EAS Barcelona

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