ATP Flight School Updates US Training Fleet to 667 Aircraft Across 88 Locations

USA – Professional flight training provider ATP Flight School has updated its published operational figures to 667 training aircraft, 177 simulators and 88 training locations across the United States. The figures represent an increase of nine aircraft and one training location compared with the company's previously published figures of 658 aircraft and 87 locations, indicating continued expansion of its national airline pilot training network.

• ATP's updated figures identify 107 multi-engine training aircraft, up from 102 previously reported, while the listed single-engine count remains at 511.
• The increase to 88 locations represents an additional training base compared with the 87 reported earlier in 2026.
• ATP continues to report 177 simulation devices supporting flight training and airline preparation across its network, with no change from its earlier published total.
• The academy reports conducting more than 600,000 flight training hours annually and issuing approximately 13,700 FAA pilot certificates and ratings each year. It also reports more than 198 commercial multi-engine pilots with flight instructor qualifications graduating monthly.
• ATP's updated statistics indicate that 1,180 graduates were hired by airlines during the preceding 12 months. The school also maintains 38 airline-backed career tracks supporting progression from ab initio training towards regional, major, cargo and corporate aviation operators.
• AFM previously reported that ATP commenced deliveries of more than 30 new aircraft in February 2026, including Cessna 172 Skyhawks and Piper Seminoles. In July 2026, the academy also signed a further agreement with Piper Aircraft covering six firm aircraft orders and options for 25 additional aircraft in 2027.

Source: ATP Flight School