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ANA selects Airbus to train next-generation pilots in Portugal under new flight training agreement

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All Nippon Airways has selected Airbus to provide ab-initio training for ANA Group and partner-airline cadets in Portugal. The comprehensive agreement will begin with 19 trainees later this year and expands a strategic relationship between the Japanese airline and Airbus spanning nearly four decades.

Discovered 2026-09-01T23:06:43.861691-07:00 | 2026-09-01T23:06:43.861691-07:00

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  • The agreement gives ANA Group and partner airlines a defined pipeline for ab-initio pilot training, with the first 19 cadets scheduled to begin later this year.
  • Airbus’ role extends beyond aircraft supply into pilot development, while the Portugal-based program supports ANA’s next-generation flight-crew needs.
  • The deal deepens a strategic Airbus-ANA relationship that the companies describe as nearly four decades old.

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