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Flight School Management Software FlightLogger Announces 2025 Appointment for North American Sales Development Representative
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Acron Aviation Concludes 2025 Training Systems Conference
United Kingdom – Acron Aviation has concluded its three-day Training Systems Conference: Innovating for the Future, which brought together airline partners, training experts, and industry leaders to explore the next chapter of aviation training innovation.
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The conference focused on how training providers and airlines can adapt to emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and evolving workforce needs.
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Sessions highlighted future-focused training systems, including digital platforms, data-driven training, and simulator technology advancements.
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Delegates visited Acron Aviation’s London Training Centre and full-flight simulator manufacturing facility, where they reviewed the company’s capabilities and engaged directly with product specialists.
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Acron Aviation emphasised that customer feedback collected during the event will directly shape upcoming product development and training solutions.
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The event reinforced Acron’s positioning as both a training provider and simulator manufacturer, integrating operational training needs with in-house technology development.
Source: Acron Aviation
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Global Operator of FFS Training Centers AFG Celebrates First A320 Scholarship Graduates in September 2025
USA – Avenger Flight Group (AFG), a global operator of full flight simulator training centers, has celebrated the graduation of its first-ever A320 Type Rating Scholarship class.
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Four cadets successfully completed their A320 type rating training under the program.
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The graduates are affiliated with leading industry organisations including OBAP, The Ninety-Nines, Latino Pilots Association (LPA), Women in Aviation International (WAI), and SAFE, reflecting the programme’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Applications are now open for the February 2026 scholarship class, requiring candidates to submit a 1000-word essay outlining the challenges they’ve faced in their aviation journey and how they intend to mentor future pilots.
Source: Avenger Flight Group
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Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and Panhandle Helicopter Academy Announce Strategic Partnership
USA – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has announced a new strategic partnership with Panhandle Helicopter Academy (PHA), creating academic pathways that will allow helicopter students to transfer flight training achievements into Embry-Riddle Worldwide degree programs.
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The agreement aligns PHA’s FAA-approved helicopter training curriculum with Embry-Riddle’s academic standards, enabling students to receive credit toward associate or bachelor’s degrees for specific FAA certificates and ratings.
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Through Embry-Riddle Worldwide’s flexible online learning platform, students can balance coursework with flight training, work schedules, and personal commitments.
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The collaboration provides helicopter trainees with a direct route to higher education, accelerating their progression toward academic qualifications that complement their flight skills.
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- “Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to expanding access to higher education for aviation professionals, no matter where they are in their careers or in the world. Through this partnership, PHA students can leverage their flight training to continue seamlessly into our degree programs,” said Dr. John R. Watret, FRAeS, Chancellor of Embry-Riddle Worldwide.
- “We are thrilled to partner with Embry-Riddle Worldwide. This collaboration provides our students with a direct pathway to advance their careers, while earning credit for work already done as part of flight training and benefiting from a university that leads the world in online aviation education,” said JR Hott, President of Panhandle Helicopter Academy.
About Panhandle Helicopter Academy (PHA)
Panhandle Helicopter Academy, based in Panama City Beach, Florida, is a professional helicopter pilot training provider with FAA-approved courses designed to prepare aviators for careers in commercial, private, and utility helicopter operations.
Source: Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University
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USA’s Chief of Naval Air Training Graduates First Aviators on Textron’s T-54A Multi-Engine Trainer
USA – The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) has marked a major milestone with the graduation of the first four student naval aviators trained on the new T-54A “Multi-Engine Training System” (METS), also known as the Marlin II. The event represents the inaugural class to complete multi-engine training on the platform that replaces the U.S. Navy’s long-serving T-44C Pegasus after more than 40 years of service.
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The U.S. Navy declared initial operational capability (IOC) for the T-54A in May 2024.
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The T-54A is based on the Beechcraft King Air 260 and introduces advanced avionics, digital displays, and enhanced safety systems.
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Integrated with a suite of high-fidelity simulators and a redesigned curriculum under the METS program, the training more closely mirrors fleet aircraft systems and procedures.
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Graduates are now better prepared to transition into frontline multi-engine platforms including the P-8A Poseidon, E-6B Mercury, and C-130J Hercules.
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With the first four graduates moving on to their fleet replacement squadrons, Training Air Wing FOUR (TW-4) is set to expand training as more T-54A aircraft and simulators are delivered, aiming for full operational capability in the coming years.
Headquartered at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Texas, the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) oversees five training air wings and 17 training squadrons across Florida, Mississippi, and Texas. These squadrons conduct primary, intermediate, and advanced flight training for student naval aviators, naval flight officers, and air vehicle pilots. CNATRA remains steadfast in its mission to train, mentor, and deliver the highest quality naval aviators prepared to win in competition, crisis, and conflict.
Source: Chief of Naval Air Training Public Affairs
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US Aviation and Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Receives FAA Approval for Self-Examining Authority
USA– Epic Flight Academy has been granted FAA self-examining authority for Private Pilot and Instrument Rating checkrides, allowing the school to conduct in-house examinations under its Part 141 certification. The approval marks a significant operational milestone for what is recognized as the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the United States.
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The authority enables Epic to conduct in-house checkrides, reducing reliance on Designated Pilot Examiners (DPEs).
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Benefits to students include:
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Faster scheduling of checkrides, avoiding long wait times caused by limited DPE availability.
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Cost savings, with examinations administered directly by the academy’s check airmen.
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Seamless integration of training and evaluation, ensuring consistency in safety and assessment standards.
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Benefits to the academy include improved scheduling flexibility and streamlined operations, particularly during periods when large numbers of students are ready for testing.
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Several senior instructors are already designated to conduct exams, with additional staff set to qualify as the academy expands testing capacity.
Statements
- “Epic can now set checkride dates and times internally, avoiding delays caused by limited DPE availability. This reduces bottlenecks when many students are ready at the same time. Also, instructors and check airmen align training and testing closely, which promotes a uniform safety and evaluation culture,” said Shane Williams, Director of Flight Operations.
- “Students can now avoid long wait times for a DPE and can schedule their checkrides soon after they’re ready. There is also a cost savings for students,” added Ray Altmann, Chief Flight Instructor.
Source: Epic Flight Academy
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Michigan FTO Partners with College in 2025 to Provide Dual Pathway Program
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USA’s NAFI and King Schools Launch USD 20,000 Flight Instructor Scholarship Package
USA – The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and King Schools have announced a new scholarship programme to support aspiring and active flight instructors in advancing their certification and training.
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The award provides $5,000 toward an initial CFI rating or any CFI add-on rating.
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Recipients also gain lifetime access to the King Schools online training library, valued at $15,000, along with lifetime access to Flight Instructor Refresher Courses (FIRCs).
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To be eligible, applicants must be NAFI members and hold a current FAA commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating or a CFI certificate.
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Applications must be submitted by email only by January 7, 2026.
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The scholarship reflects the Kings’ long-standing commitment to raising training standards in aviation. Over their 50+ year careers, John and Martha King have educated thousands of pilots through classroom instruction, video courses, and now online platforms.
Source: King Schools