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European Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy Celebrates 2024 Milestones, Announces 2025 Expansion Plans

Locarno, Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy closed 2024 on a high note with the acquisition of a new DA42 aircraft and the commencement of construction for its state-of-the-art headquarters in Locarno. Looking ahead to 2025, the academy has unveiled plans for a new student campus and has already secured bookings for more than 60% of its ATPL training slots.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Reports Record Flying Hours, New Programs, and Fleet Growth in Transformative 2024

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has reported a record year in 2024 with several transformative achievements across operations, fleet expansion, and training programs. As the academy prepares for 2025, it is focused on sustained growth, innovation, and maintaining its high safety standards.

2024 Achievements

  • Fleet Expansion: Added one (1) Multi-Engine aircraft and five (5) Single-Engine aircraft to the training fleet.
  • Operational Milestones:
    • Flew over 29,000 hours, equivalent to training 145 ab initio commercial pilots.
    • Set a single-day flying record of 220+ hours in October.
    • Achieved the academy’s best-ever aircraft productivity in annual flying hours.
  • Pilot Training Programs:
    • Launched a Flying Instructor Program in partnership with IndiGo, inducting six instructors.
    • Enrolled 100+ IndiGo Cadet Pilots and achieved excellent pass rates for DGCA ground school exams.
  • Technological Advancements:
    • Implemented an industry-first integrated paperless platform for CAMO, inventory, and engineering operations.
    • Eliminated inefficiencies, streamlining operations to support the increase in scale.
  • Expansion Plans: Initiated discussions with state governments and private companies for establishing a third airbase.

Statement:

“2024 will go down as a transformational year in the rich and glorious history of CAA,” said Aniruddha Bose, VP for Operation at Chimes Aviation Academy. “We move into 2025 with renewed energy, focus, and dedication to continue on our growth trajectory while upholding the highest standards of safety in the industry,”

Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)
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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announces December 2024 Promotion for Marketing & Communications Specialist

USA – headquartered CPaT Global, a leading provider of aviation training solutions, has announced the promotion of Ariana Jones to Marketing & Communications Specialist. Since joining the company in 2022, Jones has demonstrated exceptional skill, dependability, and a results-driven approach in advancing CPaT’s marketing and communications strategies.

Learn more about CPaT Global or Jones by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.

Source: CPaT
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US Regional Airline Showcases Houston FFS Training Center to Pilots from US Aviation Group

Houston, Texas, USA – Regional operator CommuteAir hosted students from flight training group US Aviation Group at its Houston Training Center, providing the attendees insights into the full flight simulator training center and career opportunities.

US Aviation Academy has a total enrollment of over 1,000 pilot and mechanic students at eight locations across the United States. US Aviation Group came under current ownership in 2006 and has grown from a hand full of Piper Warriors and a Seneca to one of the largest Part 141 flight academies in the country with over 140 aircraft at the eight locations. US Aviation’s growth is a product of professionalism, a commitment to safety, and excellence in training. These core values have made US Aviation Academy the choice flight training partners for colleges nationwide. In 2021 US Aviation launched its first Part 147 airframe and powerplant mechanic program which is rapidly expanding with the launch of San Marcos. New flight and mechanic campuses coming soon.

Source: CommuteAir and US Aviation Group

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