Etihad's Huda Al Musallami becomes first Emirati woman training captain

Fri, 28 Aug 2026

Etihad Airways has announced that Captain Huda Al Musallami has made national aviation history, becoming the first Emirati woman to qualify as a training captain in the UAE.

Pilot training capacity becomes critical as Saudi aviation expands

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector is expanding as airlines grow fleets and regional connectivity. Narrowbody aircraft orders drive pilot demand, with over 58,000 new pilots needed in the Middle East, including significant demand from Saudi Arabia, according to Boeing Pilot and Technician Outlook