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European Airline Owned Training Academy to Receive New Full Flight Simulator at the End of 2024
Riga, Latvia – In November 2024, 8 students graduated from the Pilot Academy of the Latvian national airline airBaltic, receiving a commercial pilot license upon completion of the full-time airline transport pilot program. Additionally, the 24th group of 17 students has already begun their professional pilot studies.
Martin Gauss, CEO and President of airBaltic, said: “It’s a pleasure to recognize and congratulate the latest graduates of the Pilot Academy. Many of them will soon begin further training, getting ready to join the airBaltic team. Having skilled and well-prepared professionals is essential to the success of any airline.”
Gauss added, “We also warmly welcome the dedicated students of the 24th group, who start their journey with us today. As airBaltic grows and moves towards its goal of operating 100 aircraft in the coming years, these committed individuals will be vital to reaching our future ambitions.”
The graduates represent countries such as Austria, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland, while the new group includes students from Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and Latvia.
There are 138 active students at the airBaltic Pilot Academy at the moment. Most of them are from the Baltic countries, however, there are students also from other EU countries such as Denmark, Germany, France, Finland, Spain and Italy among others. Overall, more than 10% of airBaltic Pilot Academy students are female. As for now, 124 students, after graduating, have joined airBaltic.
Students of the airBaltic Pilot Academy have to cover the costs of ATPL theory studies and 45 flight hours, costing EUR 15 000. After passing airBaltic pilot assessment and becoming an employee of the company, the airline will provide financing (loan) for the rest of the studies.
Additionally, airBaltic is set to expand its training capabilities with the arrival of a second Airbus A220 full flight simulator later this year. Scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2024, the new simulator will significantly enhance the airline’s ability to train and maintain the qualifications of its growing number of pilots, supporting both the airline’s fleet expansion and the continued development of its Pilot Academy.
About airBaltic
airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) is the leading airline in the Baltics and one of Europe’s fastest-growing carriers. As a hybrid airline, it leverages the upsides of both traditional network and low-cost carriers. Through a network of more than 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, airBaltic connects the Baltics with over 80 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus. Founded in 1995, today airBaltic operates one of Europe’s youngest fleets, consisting of 49 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, and employs over 2 700 professionals. The company is majority-owned by the Latvian state, which holds a 97.97% stake, with the remaining 2.03% owned by private shareholders.
airBaltic’s commitment to excellence is recognized by numerous prestigious awards including the Best Airline in its region by Skytrax for three consecutive years. In 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized airBaltic with the Diversity and Inclusion Team Award. Furthermore, in 2023, APEX awarded the company the Passenger Choice Award for Best Cabin Service in Europe, and in 2024 airBaltic also received the APEX Four Star Major Airline Award, recognizing its commitment to providing a high-quality travel experience. In 2024, the airline was awarded the PROS AI Innovator Award for leveraging AI to drive transformative outcomes and optimize operations.
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Flight School Management Software Provider FlightLogger Announces Latest Partnership with UK Flight Training Group In November 2024
United Kingdom headquartered flight training group Leading Edge Aviation has officially gone live with FlightLogger, marking it as FlightLogger’s 13th collaboration in the United Kingdom.
About Leading Edge Academy
Leading Edge Aviation is a UK-based flight training organization. They offer comprehensive pilot training programs that aim at developing highly skilled, industry-ready aviators. The main base of Leading Edge Aviation is located at Oxford Airport, where the whole range of pilot training courses is taken through from foundational Private Pilot Licenses to the advanced Airline Transport Pilot License programs. From its modern fleet to state-of-the-art simulators and a highly qualified team of instructors, Leading Edge Aviation provides bespoke in-depth training, covering not only theoretical but also practical skills for a successful aviation career.
Along with the state-of-the-art facilities in Oxford, Leading Edge Aviation offers training at its overseas satellite location to enable cadets to gain experience in a range of different flying environments. Its programs combine rigorous academic training, advanced flight techniques, and the latest industry practices that ensure students are fully prepared to meet the demands of the aviation industry.
Why Leading Edge Aviation Chose FlightLogger
Jeremy Bolduc, the CTO at Leading Edge Aviation, stated: ‘’The FlightLogger’s API capabilities are one of the key drivers for choosing the FlightLogger. It’s integration into many other top-tier cloud systems such as Aeroplanned will enable Leading Edge to model our strategic resource planning with live up-to-date data giving us accurate student progress while in training, as well as forward planning for the future.
The exciting new dashboard capability that can be tailored to our own requirements will provide an efficient, instant oversight of our performance and output and will so assist us in effectively managing many aspects of our pilot training organization.’’
Dave Alexander, the COO at Leading Edge Aviation, mentioned: ‘’From a safety aspect, the FlightLogger integration also allows us to track our fleet via AirNav Radar Box, giving us better visibility while delivering over 20000 flight training hours per year; we‘re delighted with this ability to track our fleet in both of our operating bases.’’
“We warmly welcome Leading Edge Aviation into the FlightLogger family and look forward to this exciting collaboration. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both FlightLogger and Leading Edge Aviation as we join forces to shape the future of aviation training. Together, we aim to transform aviation training, creating a seamless, efficient, and forward-thinking learning environment,” said FlightLogger.
Source: FlightLogger
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Flight School Management and Aircraft Tracking Solutions Provider Private-Radar Announces Partnership with German Flight School
Private-Radar, a provider of advanced software solutions for flight training management, has announced a partnership with TFC Flight Training, one of its newest partners from Germany.
This follow’s Private-Radar celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. Since its founding in 2014, Private-Radar has transformed how flight schools and aero clubs manage and monitor their operations. Over the past decade, Private-Radar has evolved into a trusted and essential partner for aviation training institutions around the world, including several of the largest industry leaders. Today, Private Radar’s state-of-the-art solutions drive automation, enhance safety, and improve efficiency for over 100 partners across more than 30 countries.
Key achievements over the past decade
Global Expansion: Private-Radar has expanded its services to over 100 partners worldwide. We work with a wide array of organizations, including large scale leading pilot training operations, aero clubs, helicopter pilot schools and simulator only sites.
Tailored Solutions: Private-Radar’s dedication to customizing its platform to meet the specific needs of each partner has fostered a loyal user base and earned a reputation for excellence in service and support.
Continued Innovation: Private-Radar conduct an active dialogue and collaboration with their partners, ensuring the system evolves to meet their unique needs. By actively listening to feedback and prioritizing requested features, Private-Radar continuously enhances its platform with new updates and improvements that align with partner requirements.
Prisque Lemble, Founder and CEO of Private-Radar, shared: “We are incredibly proud of our achievements over the past ten years. Our success reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and service. As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions for our partners and expanding to new flight schools or aero clubs, that are looking to streamline their operations.”
Source: Private-Radar
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