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First Group of Air India Abinitio Cadet Program Pilots Start Training in India in April 2024

The first group of 26 cadets of the Air India Cadet Pilot Program have begun the ground school phase of training with Indian pilot training facilitator ThePilot.in – these 26 cadets will then transition to do their flight training with one of the two flight training partners.

“Our first group of Air India Limited Cadet Pilot Program students have begun training! 26 students have now begun the ground school phase of training with ThePilot.in before beginning their flight training at our Florida Academy later this year. Join us in wishing these future pilots the best of luck in their training.”

Back in February 2024 United Kingdom headquartered L3Harris Commercial Aviation which offers pilot training including flight training from its bases in the United States and the United Kingdom shared that it has been selected by India’s flag carrier Air India as a flight training partner for the airlines Fly High Cadet Pilot Program.

David Coward, VP and GM of Training Services, said: “We are delighted to be working with Air India on this program and in doing so further strengthen the partnership between our two companies. The launch of this program is testament to Air India’s confidence in our Academy to deliver the quantity of pilots that will support their significant planned growth.”

Source: L3Harris Commercial Aviation

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Taiwanese Flight School Collaborates with Australian Flight Training Organisation for the Provision of Flight Instructors

Taiwan’s only flight school Apex Flight Academy is collaborating with Australia flight training organisation Flylink Aviation College for the provisioning of experienced flight instructors.

Flylink Aviation College shred “This partnership underscores our commitment to providing diverse career pathways and opportunities for advancement in the aviation industry.

1. Expanded Opportunities for Experienced Instructors: Our collaboration with Apex Academy offers Experienced Flight Instructors exciting opportunities to further their careers and expand their horizons in Taiwan’s dynamic aviation industry.

2. Accreditation and Fleet: Apex Aviation is accredited by Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration and operates a fleet of Diamond Aircraft, reflecting FlyLink’s standards of excellence in aviation training.

3. Industry Demand: With cadet training contracts with three major airliners—Tigerair Taiwan, Mandarin Airlines, and Starlux—Apex Academy has a high demand for Experienced Flight Instructors, providing a pathway for our instructors to gain valuable experience in a dynamic aviation environment.”

Source: Flylink Aviation College

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer Entrol to Open Maintenance Center in the Americas in 2024

  • The company’s new facility will be located in Monterrey, Mexico, and is expected to be open in September.
  • The flight simulator manufacturing company has made a strong commitment to this continent, where it foresees installing four units during this year and 2025.
  • Entrol America will count on a team of product engineers trained at the company’s headquarters in Madrid, Spain.

Entrol, the manufacturer of EASA and FAA certified FNPT, FTD and AATD flight simulators, will open its own maintenance center in the Americas in September 2024. The company has made a strong commitment to this continent, where it plans to install about four flight simulators between this year and the next one.

The company is currently constituting Entrol America, a fully owned subsidiary, under which it will open its own facilities in Monterrey, Mexico, and from where the firm will be offering services to its customers in the continent.

“Entrol America is expected to be established during the month of April. Once the process is completed, we will proceed to hire two product engineers who will come to Spain for training and in 2025 we plan to expand the team with two more additions. We consider Monterrey an excellent central location from where to service all of our continental customers. It is a major hub and airport that allows to service North, Central and South America in the same time zones and with minimal delay. We are confident that this investment will enhance our support and provide the level of service our customers demand.”, says Luis Olarte, CEO of Entrol.

Source: Entrol
Photo Credit: Entrol

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