Pilot Training Market 2025: Ab Initio Growth Contrasts with Type Rating Slowdown

In 2025, the global flight training market experienced contrasting trends: initial pilot and MPL training expanded as airlines invested in future pilot pipelines, while type rating activity faced challenges due to aircraft delivery delays and market adjustments. Airlines shifted from reactive hiring to long-term workforce planning, with notable growth in ab initio and MPL programs. Type rating activity slowed due to fleet optimization and delivery delays, but the outlook for 2026 is positive, with Asia and the Middle East expected to drive growth.