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InstructAir and Skyfarer Academy Finalize Acquisition, Uniting Two Aviation Training Innovators

USA — Skyfarer Academy, a fast-growing aviation training platform, has completed its acquisition of InstructAir, a digital marketplace previously dedicated to connecting flight instructors and pilots. The integration consolidates two platforms into a single nationwide system aimed at improving access to instruction, modernising administrative workflows, and reducing fragmentation in the flight-training environment.

  • InstructAir’s standalone website and app have been retired, with active instructor profiles, listings, and non-sensitive data migrated to the Skyfarer platform.

  • The combined platform offers a unified destination for discovering and booking flight instructors, accessing training resources, and engaging in mentorship across the contiguous United States.

  • Skyfarer Academy notes that flight-instructor turnover remains high, with an estimated 80–90% of new instructors leaving within one to two years for airline or corporate roles—creating persistent gaps for student pilots seeking consistent instruction.

  • Skyfarer’s system integrates instructor listings, scheduling, payments, and transparent qualification profiles, helping reduce inefficiencies associated with outdated instructor directories and unstructured communication.

  • Following the migration, Skyfarer now supports instructors and schools across 48 states and covers a wide range of training categories, including SEL, MEL, seaplane, rotorcraft, glider, and small UAS.

  • The platform has expanded through partnerships with flight schools, flying clubs, and industry organisations, including a recent cooperation with the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI).

  • Skyfarer plans to launch a dedicated Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) category to improve checkride scheduling transparency and streamline certification access for students nationwide.

  • A new Concierge Service has been introduced to match students directly with suitable instructors, providing personalised support and reducing the effort required to find qualified, available instructors.

Statements

  • “InstructAir began with a mission to make finding a flight instructor easier and to reengage inactive instructors. We’re proud to see that vision expand under Skyfarer Academy—helping more pilots connect, learn, and grow.” Adam Skinner, Founder, InstructAir.

  • “Students frequently tell us how hard it is to find the right instructor—not just someone nearby, but someone who’s truly available and a good fit for their goals. Our approach is to close that gap—to build a better, more reliable connection between students and instructors.” Nick Tsang, Co-Founder and CEO, Skyfarer Academy.

  • “This is about making aviation education smarter, more transparent, and more human. We want to empower both sides—giving students confidence in who they train with, and giving instructors the systems they need to succeed.” Nick Tsang, Co-Founder and CEO, Skyfarer Academy.

For more information visit the Skyfarer Academy website.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
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Smart Aviation in Poland Adds Brand-New ALSIM AL2006 Simulator to its Fleet, a Replica of the Tecnam P2006T NG

Poland – ALSIM is delighted to announce that Smart Aviation in Poland has selected the brand-new AL2006 simulator, a high-fidelity replica of the Tecnam® P2006T NG. The agreement was signed during the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Portugal, marking an important step in Smart Aviation’s commitment to delivering advanced and realistic flight training.

The AL2006 faithfully reproduces the Tecnam P2006T NG, a highly regarded, cost-efficient multi-engine trainer. Designed to FTD Level 5 and EASA FNPT II standards, offering a full-size flight deck replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, active control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics.

For maximum realism, the AL2006 is equipped with an immersive visual system featuring three high-definition laser projectors, enhanced by a vibration cueing system, and delivering an impressive 210° x 50° field of view. It also includes the original Garmin G1000 NXi and GFC 700 autopilot, ensuring an authentic experience that closely replicates the real aircraft’s cockpit environment — a world first for a P2006T NG simulator.

Mateusz Działyński, CEO and Head of Training at Smart Aviation declares: “Our philosophy has always been to provide training that truly prepares our students for airline operations. From the very beginning, Smart Aviation has consistently invested in new aircraft and modern simulation technologies — and this time is no different. Alongside the purchase of the new ALSIM AL2006 simulator, we have also ordered three brand-new Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft, which will replace the previous generation model in our fleet.

The new simulator, designed as a faithful replica of the latest Tecnam P2006T NG, will enable our students to learn SOPs more effectively and ensure a smooth transition from simulator to aircraft, significantly enhancing overall training efficiency.”

Anna Lezoray, Sales Manager at ALSIM adds: “We are very proud to once again count Smart Aviation between our customers who continue their confidence in ALSIM devices over the years by adding this third ALSIM trainer to their fleet. By introducing the AL2006 flight simulator to ALSIM’s range of products we address market need for high fidelity, reliable trainers fulfilling changing aviation regulations, especially in the light of competency-based training philosophy.”

About Smart Aviation
Founded at Poznań–Ławica Airport (EPPO) in Poland, Smart Aviation is one of the region’s leading Approved Training Organisations. With a modern fleet of Tecnam® P2006T, P2008JC and P-Mentor aircraft, a highly qualified instructor team, and a training base located within a commercial-traffic airport environment, the school provides students with immersive, real-world experience. Smart Aviation operates two ALSIM simulators: the ALX and the AL250 which together have logged nearly 25,000 flight hours, as well as its own Boeing B737 simulator for JOC and airline preparation training. To date, the school has trained over 1,600 pilots, many of whom now fly for major airlines worldwide. This new investment in the AL2006 simulator further strengthens Smart Aviation’s position as one of the most advanced and forward-thinking flight training organizations in the region, ensuring its graduates meet the highest standards of the aviation industry.

About ALSIM
ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators. ALSIM is well recognized for its experience and know-how since 1994. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. ALSIM’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our clients’ needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

Source: ALSIM
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Celebrates 6 Years of Structured Cadet Training with IndiGo

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates multiple flight training bases in India, in collaboration with leading Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, has marked six years of their structured cadet pilot training partnership — the CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program — which remains one of the longest-running airline-dedicated cadet training programs in India.

  • The CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program was launched in 2019 and has since produced hundreds of cockpit-ready pilots through a blend of rigorous training, disciplined mentorship, and operational alignment with airline standards.

  • The six-year milestone underscores the program’s ongoing commitment to standardisation and future-readiness, with both organisations maintaining alignment from selection to flight line entry.

Statements

  • “Aviation continues to evolve. This program is our way of staying ahead: a training ecosystem that remains current, rigorous, and future-focused. Our commitment is simple and unchanged — to prepare cadets not just to fly, but to lead with competence, judgment, and discipline.” – Y. N. Sharma, CEO, Chimes Aviation Academy.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Air India Training Academy Highlights 2025 Investments Into Pilot Training Infrastructure

India – Air India Training Academy has highlighted the strategic vision behind its newly launched Airbus Simulator Training Facility in Gurugram, with CEO & MD Campbell Wilson outlining the airline’s long-term commitment to strengthening India’s pilot-training and maintenance-training ecosystem. The 12,000 sq. meter simulator centre represents a major expansion of Air India’s in-house training capability as the airline continues its fleet renewal and workforce development plans.

  • The new facility is part of a USD130 million investment plan with this new facility being able to house and operate 10 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for the Airbus A320 and A350 (learn more about the facility through AFM’s previous reporting here). The facility is currently equipped with two Full Flight Simulators for Airbus A320 family aircraft. The remaining six A320 simulators and two A350 simulators will be installed progressively.

  • Air India expects the centre to train 5,000 pilots over the next decade, supporting the carrier’s rapidly expanding narrow-body and wide-body fleets.

  • The launch complements Air India’s broader training ecosystem, including its Base Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO) in Bengaluru and its Flying Training Organisation (FTO) with 34 aircraft in Amravati, aimed at developing both pilots and engineers for the national aviation sector.

Source: Air India Training Academy
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Czech Institute Selects AMST Anti-G Training System for 2026 Installation

Czech Republic – AMST has secured a contract to supply its Anti-G Straining Manoeuvres Trainer (AGSM) to the Institute of Aviation Medicine Prague (Ústav leteckého zdravotnictví Praha), with installation scheduled for 2026. The system will expand the Institute’s capabilities in preparing pilots for high-G flight environments through specialised physiological and cognitive training.

  • The AGSM Trainer provides instruction in anti-G manoeuvres and positive-pressure breathing techniques, supported by real-time physiological monitoring and biofeedback.

  • The system is compatible with genuine anti-G equipment used across multiple aircraft types and includes upgrade options such as flight simulation integration, hypoxia demonstrations, and cognitive-testing modules.

  • A central component is AMST’s Software Controlled Anti-G Valve (SCAGV), which is also used in the gondolas of AMST Human Training Centrifuges and supports a wide range of personal anti-G protection systems.

  • The selection reinforces AMST’s position as a long-standing supplier of specialised aeromedical and high-performance pilot-training technologies to military and government institutions worldwide.

Source: AMST Systemtechnik

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Dynamic Advanced Training Achieves Record Training Month in October 2025

United Arab Emirates – Dynamic Advanced Training, Dubai’s SEP and emergency training centre part of the Khansaheb Group, has reported its strongest training month on record in October 2025. The centre delivered programs for 55 operators across wet and dry-lease arrangements, underscoring its growing role as a regional hub for specialised aircrew safety training.

  • A total of 607 aircrew trained at the facility during the month, including 347 under dry-lease usage and 260 aircrew directly trained by Dynamic across 537 training days.

  • Trainee feedback ratings reached 98.4% “excellent” for dry-lease users and 99.2% for wet-lease customers, reflecting consistently high satisfaction with course delivery and training standards.

Key Features of Dynamic Advanced Training:

  • Advanced Simulation Facilities: The training center boasts Full Flight Cabin Simulators for Business Jets as well as narrow and wide-body aircraft.
  • Real Fire Fighting Simulator (RFFS): Designed for hands-on fire safety training.
  • Survival Rooms: Equipped for Jungle and Polar survival scenarios, providing realistic emergency training.
  • Hypoxia Simulator and EVAS Trainer: Offering specialized training for in-flight oxygen deprivation and smoke emergencies.
  • Water Survival Pool: Ensuring crew members are fully prepared for water-based emergencies.

Source: Mark Kammer (Dynamic Advanced Training)

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