Acron Aviation Announces Multi-Year Type Rating Partnership with Flightrule Aviation Services

Global –Commercialaviationsolutions provider and pilot training groupAcronAviationannounced an agreementwithIndian flight training providerFlightruleAviationServices, to trainNewZealand flight trained cadets at its state-of-the-art London Training Center near Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom.

Under this three-year training agreement,AcronAviationwill provideTypeRatings to graduates of theFlightrule– IndiGo Pilot Cadet Program.TypeRatings are tailored to IndiGo training requirements to ensure allnewpilots meet the standards of India’s largest airline by fleet size.

Dave Coward, GM & VP TrainingServices,AcronAviationsaid:“Thismulti-yearagreementwithone of India’s leading pilot training organisations supports our company vision, to become the unconventional top-tier partner of choice for customers across the globe. We welcomeFlightrule’s next generation of IndiGo pilots to our state-of-the-art training facility and are committed to ensuring their seamless transition to the flight deck.”

CEO ofFlightruleand Captain, Rahul Monga commenting on thepartnership, added:“Withover thirty years of experience in theaviationindustry, we sought a partner that could provide tailored, flexible, and trusted programs.AcronAviation,withits rich history in pilot training, excels in all these areas. We look forward to having them alongside us on this journey as we continue to address the ongoing pilot shortage, which is a core part of our company ethos.”

Headquartered inNewDelhi, andwithoffices in Singapore,FlightruleAviationServicesprovides technology-led pilot training solutions. In 2019, the company began its collaborationwithIndia’s largest airline, IndiGo, andNewZealand based, International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) to launch an IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.

AcronAviationprovides a full range of pilot trainingservicesfrom its London and Bangkok training centers including:TypeRatingfor Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, and ATR 72-500/600, Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ), and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).

AboutAcronAviationAcronAviationis strategically aligned to deliver world-leading commercialaviationsolutions designed to serve aircraft operators and airframe manufacturers across the globe. Our expertise extends to multiple facets of commercialaviationfrom OEM certified avionics to state-of-the-art simulation devices, best-in-class pilot training and market-leading flight data analytics.Witha global footprint, we are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions that enhance our customers operations and further our mission of innovating to create safer skies.

AboutFlightrule Aviation ServicesFlightruleAviationServicesprovides technology-ledaviationtraining solutions for pilots.FlightruleAviationServicesLLP was established in 2017 to impart qualityAviationtraining to budding pilots in India. The company is the brainchild of Ms Anu Alagh and Capt Rahul Monga. Capt Rahul Monga is a world record holder Pilot from the Indian Air Force and holds a EASA (EuropeanAviationSafety Agency) Instructorrating, ANewZealand CPL, and an Indian ATPL (H). The company has so far coached 100s of students in clearing the DGCA CPL and the ATPL exams. In 2019, joined handswithIndiGo airlines and NZICPA for the conduct of the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program.

The Cadet Program is a structured initiative designed to ensure that young pilots are trained to meet the exacting standards of the airline. Cadets undergo a rigorous selection process and receive extensive training,withcontinuous monitoring by the airline’s training team. This approach ensures that the airline’s philosophy and high standards are instilled in trainees from the outset of their training.

Around 40% of the selected cadets are young women, chosen solely on the basis of merit. This reflects a positive shift toward greater gender equality, which is increasingly evident in various spheres of life.

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