SUBIC, PHILIPPINES – Laminar Aviation has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CAE Philippines, signed on August 26, 2026 at CAE Philippines’ headquarters in Clark, Pampanga. The partnership will give Laminar trainees access to advanced airline training programs, including Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC), Jet Orientation Course (JOC), and Airbus A320/ATR 72-600 Type Rating courses —…
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan (XU) officially launched its Aviation Management major under the BS Business Administration program on July 17, 2025. This new specialization, a result of a Memorandum of Understanding with Laminar Aviation, Inc., will train students for professional roles in various aspects of the aviation industry, including airline operations and…
(L-R) Engr. Thomuel Pron, Phidiza Dalugdog, Capt. Carlo G. Aclan, Fr. Mars Platino Tan, SJ, Dr. Juliet Quintana Dalagan, Dr. Judy Pacturan Sendaydiego, and Engr. Dexter Sumaylo Lo Laminar Aviation, Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan on December 21, 2024 at JCA Hangar, Laguindingan International Airport,…
How to Become a Pilot in the Philippines: A Dreamer’s Guide Becoming a pilot is a lifelong dream for many in the Philippines; some have been airplane enthusiasts since childhood, while some aim to travel the world with a job that offers security and undoubtedly pays well. With Asia Pacific being forecasted to require more…
Are you a high school student aspiring to be a pilot one day and wondering which college course you should pursue? Such a tough decision, isn’t it? Well, Laminar Aviation is happy to help you out and share the most popular pilot college courses/degrees you can consider to become a future captain. It is no…
Have you always daydreamed about flying an airplane and wearing a crisp white uniform with stripes on your shoulders, while basking in the beauty of the heavens and the golden sunset or mottled-metal twilight sky? Well, being a future pilot could be the kind of profession you are looking for. If you’re currently a junior…
A new challenge arises for the Aviation industry as Canadian training and simulator provider CAE, is forecasting that in the next decade, the demand for new pilots will balloon to 264,000. Factors like age-based retirement and fleet growth are fundamental factors that influenced pilot demand pre-COVID19 outbreak and continue to contribute to the current shortage.…
The global pandemic has undeniably crippled the aviation industry. It is still unknown when airlines can resume flying more normally and frequently, but we can see that the industry is slowly getting back on its feet. However, airlines continue to face a critical dilemma of whether they should furlough pilots or keep them on staff.…
We all know that the ongoing pandemic has hit the aviation industry with airlines making difficult decisions like announcing staff reductions across the board, including pilots, as well as cutting costs where they can. Many are left jobless at the moment while the aviation industry slowly begins to recover from the pandemic-induced disruption. But there…
The coronavirus has already changed the world as we know it. It has provoked a change in consumer habits, and a fundamental shift in values which likely means that convincing people to travel again in a post-COVID-19 world will be more difficult than it seems. Passengers will be more concerned with the cleanliness of the…
Your safety will always remain as our top priority here at Laminar Aviation. With the rising cases of COVID-19, we increased our precautions for the safety and well-being of our students and staff. That’s why we have established the following measures as we transition into the new normal. Before entering our facilities, we have implemented…
To the brave airline crews all over the world, We know the pandemic has crippled our industry leaving most of us frightened about the present and what lies ahead. The past couple of months have been uncertain as the pandemic continues to leave travelers around the globe fearful of hopping on a plane as possibly…
Most of us have had to bid goodbye to our highly awaited summer travel plans with a heavy heart due to the Coronavirus outbreak. The global pandemic that has disrupted the world and has noticeably impacted the travel sector. Once crowded airports now resemble a ghost town and many planes have been flying mostly empty.…
Aspiring pilots need to realize that the road to a pilot career is not an easy one to overcome. It involves lots of studying to gain the proper knowledge to fly an aircraft, rigorous practice to develop and enhance flight skills, and determination to power through, especially during tough times (and there will be plenty…
A student pilot’s first solo flight is a much-awaited milestone that can bring a variety of emotions like excitement, nervousness, and stress. But reaching this point is a groundbreaking moment to be proud of because finishing your first solo flight is already a huge accomplishment in one’s aviation career. But what should one expect during…
The funny thing about traveling is that most people dream about flying off to places like Paris or New York where your pocket money (unless you’re a millionaire!) won’t go very far. Meanwhile, if you travel to Southeast Asia, you could spend weeks, months, even years moving from one country to another where you could…
“Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fills a lifetime.” – General Adolf Galland Becoming a pilot is more than just flying to see the skies and travel the world. No, aspiring to be a pilot entails grit, discipline, and passion, among other things.…
Before anything else, you will need to determine what your long-term aviation goals are. This is because once you have decided on your goals, you will be able to know what type of pilot courses to look for or what type of trainings you’ll need.
A young, talented pilot, flight instructor and entrepreneur from Daly City, California (CA) is full of hope and dreams. Long before he graduated from Westmoor High School, he knew that he wanted to be a pilot. Immediately after finishing high school, he attended Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Oakland CA, in September 2000. The very…
