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US-based Maloy Aircraft Unveils Next‑Gen Trainer MA‑1 Blue Jay

Florida, USA — Maloy Aircraft has unveiled the MA‑1 Blue Jay, a training aircraft designed to push flight schools beyond current limitations by offering enhanced performance, advanced maneuver capability, and an airline‑relevant training environment. This marks a significant step in Maloy’s mission to streamline pilot training through an integrated platform of high‑performance hardware, curriculum, and simulation.

  • The MA‑1 Blue Jay is touted as enabling students to “master core skills earlier, practice advanced maneuvers, and build decision‑making confidence … in a modern, airline‑relevant environment.”

  • Maloy Aircraft aims not just to deliver a new aircraft, but to provide a full training ecosystem: aircraft + simulator + curriculum, designed with consistency, scalability, and alignment to airline standards.

  • The conceptual design phase of the Blue Jay has been completed in January 2025, a milestone on the path toward certification and wider deployment.

See the reveal through the video below.

Source: Maloy Aircraft

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US Aviation and Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Invites High School Students to Apply for Scholarship Program

USA – Epic Flight Academy will award 17 aviation scholarships totaling $145,000 in its 10th Annual Aviation Scholarship Awards.

Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna said, “This is the largest amount we have ever allocated for the annual scholarship awards. To date, we’ve given more than $445,000 to 35 high school students since we began making these awards in 2016. We give scholarships for both pilot and aircraft mechanic training.”

Cindy Lovell, director of education, added, “With just two weeks left to apply, we want to remind students not to wait until the last minute. We have 12 campuses, and we do ask applicants to select which Epic campus they’d like to attend. We’ve seen a good response so far and want to encourage eligible students to apply.”

In addition to the annual event, Epic also donates scholarships to other organizations who then select recipients. Epic Flight Academy has been training pilots since 1999. It is the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S. Epic also trains aircraft mechanics under FAA Part 147.

Source: Epic Flight Academy

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer BRM Aero Presents Training Solution at Future Air Force Conference 2025

Czech Republic – BRM Aero, a training aircraft manufacturer and developer of the Bristell aircraft series, is participating as an official partner at the Future Air Force Conference 2025. The company is spotlighting its Bristell B23 model as a cost-effective and integrated solution for modern military pilot training.

  • The B23 is promoted as an efficient and economical trainer aircraft with seamless flight simulator integration for contemporary air force training needs.

  • The Future Air Force Conference 2025, hosted in Prague, brings together air force commanders from around the world to address the evolving challenges in military aviation training.

Source: BRM Aero

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Spain’s FTEJerez Seeking Additional Flight Instructors for Expanding Training Fleet in 2025

Spain – FTEJerez  is actively recruiting experienced flight instructors as part of its ongoing operational expansion. The school continues to strengthen its instructor team to support increasing training volumes from both airline-sponsored and self-sponsored cadets.

  • FTEJerez is hiring experienced flight instructors for its training operations based in Andalusia, Southern Spain.

  • The selected instructors will operate the academy’s fleet, which includes Piper PA28 Archers, Warriors, and Diamond DA42 aircraft.

  • The school offers relocation assistance, including rating sponsorship and work permits for non-EU candidates.

  • Instructors benefit from the region’s consistent flying weather, high living standards, and a modern aviation training campus.

  • The recruitment drive supports growing partnerships with major airlines such as Aer Lingus, Volotea, Air Astana, and Vueling.

  • FTEJerez delivers both EASA and UK CAA-approved integrated ATPL training programmes.

Source: FTEJerez

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM to Attend the 2025 UAA Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo

USA – ALSIM, the France headquartered flight simulation manufacturer, is set to participate in the University Aviation Association’s (UAA) 78th Collegiate Aviation Education Conference & Expo. The event will be held in Costa Mesa, California from October 1–3, 2025.

  • The company continues to deliver a wide range of FAA- and EASA-certified devices, with over 450 simulators installed across 60+ countries.

  • Recent deployments include simulator to institutions in the United States:

    • The ALSR G7, a high-fidelity replica of the Cirrus SR Series G7 SR22, has been installed at Cirrus Aircraft’s Flight Training Center in McKinney, Texas. The simulator includes Garmin Perspective Touch+ avionics, dual GDU 1450W displays, GFC-700 autopilot, GMA 350C audio panel, and full CAPS functionality.

    • The ALSR Compact, replicating the Cirrus SR20 G6 in a space-efficient format, has been installed at Aspire Aviation in Kansas City. It serves as an FAA-approved AATD, providing immersive cockpit familiarisation and system training in a compact footprint.

Source: ALSIM

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Proflight Training Selects Heading365 as FMS Solution Provider

Australia – Proflight Training, an advanced flight training organisation delivering DHC8 and A320 type rating training. ATPL licence training and testing, has partnered with FMS solutions provider Heading365 to enhance its MCC and Type Rating training across the Asia–Pacific region.

  • Heading365 will deploy its customised Flight Management System (FMS) training software across Proflight Training’s locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland, Bangkok, and Tokyo.

  • The digital suite covers major aircraft types including the A320, A330, B737, and E-Jet families.

  • The integration standardises theoretical learning and enhances the transfer of knowledge to simulator sessions and aircraft operations.

  • Instructors benefit from consistent content delivery, improving scalability while reducing sim repetition and overall training time.

Source: Heading365

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Vrgineers Showcases Cutting-Edge Somnium VR1 MR Headset at Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition 2025

Taiwan – Vrgineers, a Czech–U.S. company specializing in advanced jet-fighter pilot training technologies, will debut its revolutionary Somnium VR1 Mixed Reality (MR) headset at the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025.

Developed with direct feedback from U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy pilots, the Somnium VR1 MR delivers unprecedented immersion through state-of-the-art mixed reality technology combined with full-scale jet-fighter cockpit replicas. This marks the first-ever presentation of this groundbreaking technology in Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Backed by Taiwania Capital and supported by the Czech-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, the Somnium VR1 MR incorporates a high percentage of Taiwanese components, ensuring exceptional performance while maintaining compliance with the strictest security and defense standards.

The headset provides pilots with a cost-efficient, high-fidelity training solution, helping overcome the limitations of traditional simulator access. In collaboration with Taiwan-based BKS Tech, Vrgineers integrates custom-developed hybrid cables, delivering unmatched data bandwidth and reliability for next-generation pilot training systems.

“We are proud to introduce the Somnium VR1 MR to Taiwan,” said Marek Polčák, the founder and CEO at Vrgineers Inc. “This partnership underscores our commitment to leveraging Taiwanese innovation and advancing global defense training capabilities.”

Alice Rezková, the Director of the Czech-Taiwanese Business Chamber and the Southeast Asia specialist, comments: “The Vrgineers project not only showcases world-class mixed reality capabilities for defense training but also underlines the strong potential of Czech–Taiwanese cooperation in high-tech sectors. We are proud to support partnerships that contribute to greater resilience, security, and competitiveness in the global aerospace and defense ecosystem.”

About Vrgineers Inc.
Vrgineers is a Czech-U.S. company developing cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality solutions for professional pilot training. Trusted by global air forces, defense contractors, and aerospace organizations, Vrgineers combines innovation, performance, and security to redefine training in the modern defense ecosystem.

About BKS Tech
BKS Tech, based in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from leading opto-communication companies. The company specializes in high-performance Active Optical Cables (AOC), USB, and HDMI fiber solutions. With strong focus on automation, quality, and testing, BKS is a pioneer in automated AOC cable manufacturing. Committed to the “Made in Taiwan” strategy, it ensures reliability and top-tier optical transmission for global markets.

Source: Vrgineers

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