USA – Epic Flight Academy is opening its newest campus at Tuscaloosa National Airport. The events include a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Epic Flight Academy has expanded its operational footprint across the United States with a total of nine FAA Part 141 Flight Schools and two FAA Part 147 Aircraft Mechanic Schools. The group, which was founded in 1999, employs over 245 staff nationally, including over 118 flight instructors.
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Sweden – Braathens Regional Airlines has selected Avsoft International to deliver the ATR 72‑600 aircraft systems e‑course alongside its general subjects library, via Avsoft’s airline‑grade LMS, avLMS, for both initial and recurrent pilot training.
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Braathens will deploy Avsoft’s ATR 72‑600 systems course as well as full access to Avsoft’s General Subjects training library, enabling flexible supplemental training.
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Training content will be delivered via Avsoft’s proprietary avLMS, including robust assignment tools, due‑date tracking, detailed reporting, and the option to customise delivery to fit Braathens’ operational schedule and requirements.
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The arrangement supports Braathens’ ongoing shift toward efficient, high‑quality competency management for its ATR fleet.
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This marks a continuation of collaboration: Braathens first engaged Avsoft for ATR 72‑600 online pilot training under a long‑term contract in December 2021, delivered via avLMS.
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United Kingdom – The Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Simulation Conference 2025 is scheduled for 21–22 October 2025 at the RAeS Headquarters, No. 4 Hamilton Place, London. Delegates from industry, regulators, academia, and the user community will gather for two days of expert presentations, panel sessions and networking.
- The agenda covers key developments in EASA’s CS‑FSTD regulatory framework, and ICAO 9625 standards.
- Four core theme tracks:
- FSTD Regulatory Update
- Transformative Technologies & Training Innovation
- Using Simulation to Accelerate Aircraft Development & Certification
- Virtual Test Environments & Digital Twins
- Attendance options include in-person or virtual participation, with delegate fees ranging—early bird in-person from £295 for RAeS members to £395 for non-members; online thresholds from £195 to £295 depending on membership.
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Al Ain, United Arab Emirates – HORIZON, the region’s largest independent helicopter flight training academy based in Abu Dhabi, has appointed Yannis Giannopoulos as its new Head of Training. Learn more about Horizon or Giannopoulos by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.
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United States – Bye Aerospace continues to advance its eFlyer electric aircraft programme, with a clear strategic focus on the two-seat eFlyer 2 and the four-seat eFlyer 4 models—setting aside earlier plans for the larger nine-seat eFlyer 800.
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At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, Bye displayed a non‑flying full‑scale mockup of the eFlyer 2, built using production tools but not flight‑compliant components.
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The company aims to fly a largely production‑conforming prototype within 9–12 months, followed by FAA Part 23 certification approximately 24 months later.
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Bye Aerospace holds roughly 1,024 orders valued at over USD 700 million, with around half backed by non‑refundable deposits and the remainder by letters of intent.
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The eFlyer 2 is powered by a 100 kW Safran EngineUs 100 B‑1 motor with pending FAA validation, paired with Garmin G500 TXi avionics. It features spin‑resistant aerodynamics and includes a whole‑aircraft parachute for added safety.
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Estimated performance: top speed ~135 kt; climb rate ~1,000 fpm; endurance ~3 hrs; range ~220–250 nm; max takeoff weight ~2,450 lb.
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Serial #00001 prototype parts—including the composite wing spar—are already under production in Denver, with full assembly underway. Partner firms such as Elevation Aero, Toray, Siemens, and M4 Engineering support composite build‑out.
About Bye Aerospace
Founded in 2014 and based in Colorado, Bye Aerospace is a pioneer in electric aviation, leading the industry in FAA all‑electric certification efforts.
Its eFlyer aircraft family is purpose‑built for flight training, offering zero emissions, significantly reduced operating costs, and integrated safety features aligned with Part 23 Amendment 64 compliance.
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Greece – Ordovás & Partners (O&P), a strategic branding consultancy, has completed a comprehensive rebranding project for Global Aviation S.A., Greece’s longest-standing EASA-approved pilot training academy. The initiative unveiled a refreshed visual identity designed to modernize the academy’s image and better resonate with digitally-native aspiring pilots across Europe.
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O&P conducted an institutional audit—including interviews with students, instructors, and leadership, as well as observing flight and theoretical sessions—to identify misalignment between the brand’s internal excellence and external perception. Student satisfaction scored 9.1/10, highlighting strong training quality
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The refreshed identity retains Global Aviation’s established colour palette while introducing a more aviation-inspired, dynamic logo and streamlined livery for training aircraft to serve as mobile brand ambassadors.
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The rebranding supports Global’s strategic aim to transition from a respected national flight school to a premium “Flying Academy” with increased European visibility and appeal.
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In April 2025, Global Aviation officially signed a strategic agreement with international consultancy O&P to undertake a full 360-degree rebranding and global expansion initiative.
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Singapore – Simnest Aviation, a long-standing exhibitor at Asia Pacific Aviation Training Summit (APATS), is teaming up this year with full flight simulator manufacturer Avion, welcoming visitors at Booth 405 with an exceptionally broad range of flight training devices — from Flat Panel Trainers and AATDs to FNPT II MCC and Level D Full Flight Simulators.
With 23 simulators installed across the globe, Simnest Aviation has helped numerous pilot training organizations secure contracts with major airlines, including:
- Brussels Airlines
- Jettime
- Norwegian
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Wizz Air
In 2024, Simnest signed a strategic agreement with Avion, appointing Avion as its exclusive sales and service partner for the APAC region. Thanks to this collaboration, at APATS 2025, the two manufacturers can now offer a comprehensive, one-stop solution for pilot training providers and airlines — covering virtually the entire spectrum of FSTDs.
In the meantime, Simnest encourages you to take a virtual seat in the cockpit of their flagship product through a 360-degree VR experience and download their brochures on the links below.
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