Fly Arna, Armenia’s national airline and a joint venture company between the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) and Air Arabia Group, announced today the graduation of 18 new A320 qualified pilots.

The group comprised of 9 First Officers and 9 Captains who have successfully completed an intensive training program that consisted of three parts – ground training, simulator training and checking and line training.

The training took place in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates by a team of professional trainers and examiners.

“In compliance with the highest international standards that Fly Arna follows, the completion of the training followed a rigorous selection process that included practical assessment and comprehensive technical interview,” the airline said in a news release.