AeroGuard Flight Training Center announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Cathay Pacific as part of the airline's plans to train several hundred new pilots per year in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. AeroGuard has over 20 years' experience training more than 7,000 pilots from all over the world and will now support Cathay Pacific in their efforts to prepare for a global recovery of airline travel following the pandemic. AeroGuard will support Cathay Pacific with two training programs - one for those joining the airline with no prior flight experience, and another for pilots looking to convert their licenses to the Hong Kong standard. Under these programs, Cathay Pacific plans to train over 1,000 cadet pilots by 2025, increasing capacity yearly to meet the growing travel demand expected within the premier Asian aviation hub.Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton, and member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, assisted AeroGuard in securing and expediting the training program approval with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Representative Stanton's support was invaluable in making sure the approvals were obtained in a timely fashion. Training will take place at AeroGuard's Phoenix, Arizona campus and is expected to bring over $100 million of export activity and nearly 200 highly skilled jobs to the region within the aviation industry, further establishing the region's reputation as a world class leader in flight training.