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Gulfstream Hosts US Aviation Academy Maintenance Students in July 2025

USA – US Aviation Academy (USAA), one of the largest aviation and pilot training organizations in North America operating over 200 aircraft, provided its Aviation Maintenance Technician students with an exclusive educational visit to the Gulfstream Service Center, strengthening its commitment to offering real-world, career-focused training.

“At US Aviation Academy, we are committed to providing our students with real-world experiences that pave the way for successful careers in aviation. Recently, our Aviation Maintenance Technician students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Gulfstream Service Center, a global leader in business jet manufacturing and one of our esteemed industry partners. We are proud to collaborate with Gulfstream Aerospace to offer our students unparalleled opportunities in the aviation maintenance sector.” shared Michelle McConnell, Career Services Coordinator at US Aviation Group.

Source: US Aviation Academy
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UAE-based Pilot Training Organization Pier Seven Aviation Completes A320 Type Ratings for Fly Vaayu

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – based full flight simulator training center and pilot training organisation Pier Seven Aviation has announced the successful completion of the UAE GCAA A320 Type Rating for two pilots for Ras Al Khaimah cargo operator Vaayu Group.

In November 2024 Ras Al Khaimah, UAE based Fly Vaayu, a cargo airline under the Vaayu Group, had officially commenced operations after being granted its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA. Fly Vaayu aims to position Ras Al Khaimah as a regional cargo hub, serving sectors including forwarding, e-commerce, and transshipment. On October 7, 2024, Fly Vaayu received its first A320-200P2F, the first A320 freighter registered in the Middle East, converted at ST Aerospace’s Guangzhou facility.

Pier Seven Aviation operates a fleet of six dynamic simulators, including the A320 NEO, A320 CEO, B737 CL, B737 NG, and B747.

Source: Pier Seven Aviation
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Acron Aviation Academy Establishes New Partnership with Charter Operator Capital Air Express

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy is proud to announce a new partnership with Capital Air Express, adding to its growing list of relationships with airlines across the globe.

The newly formed partnership aims to provide streamlined career pathways to Acron Aviation graduates and instructors, ensuring their transition into becoming an airline pilot is as seamless as possible.

“This partnership with Capital Air Express reflects our continued commitment to building strategic relationships that benefit our students and instructors,” said David Cox, Director of Acron Aviation Academy. “We’re proud to offer more direct routes to the flight deck through partnerships like this, especially with a company that values safety, professionalism, and innovation as much as we do.”

Capital Air Express operates a fleet of Piper Saratogas and Malibus conveniently based out of Atlanta, Ga., Outer Banks, N.C., and Orlando, Fla. Founded in 2014, the charter company’s vision is to revolutionize private air travel by increasing accessibility, affordability and convenience.

“We’re excited to form this partnership with Acron Aviation Academy,” said Andrew Anderson, the President and Director of Operations for Capital Air Express. “Acron Aviation has a long history of producing highly-skilled commercial pilots, along with having world-class flight instructors. Everyone at Capital Air Express is looking forward to this partnership and to providing increased flight opportunities to academy staff and instructors, along with potential long-term career opportunities to graduates.”

Acron Aviation Academy has strong relationships with airlines around the world, including pathways to legacy and major airlines – such as Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines – as well as low-cost, charter and cargo airlines. Thousands of Acron graduates now fly for some of the world’s leading airlines, a testament to the academy’s rigorous training standards and strong industry relationships.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy
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Saudia Academy Teams Up with Leading Firms to Build New Aviation Training Hub in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia – Saudia Academy, the aviation training arm and full flight simulator training center of the Kingdom’s national carrier Saudia, has announced two strategic collaborations to support the development of its new aviation training complex in Riyadh. Partnering with Takamul PMC and Elkhereiji, the Academy aims to create a world-class training environment aligned with national development goals.

Takamul PMC will lead the design management of the Prince Sultan Aviation Academy building, while Elkhereiji will deliver engineering design consultancy for the broader Saudia Academy Training Complex.

In February Saudia Academy had shared that it had commenced construction on a new aviation training center in Riyadh. The announcement made at the Arab Aviation Summit highlighted that the facility is designed to expand Saudi Arabia’s pilot training capabilities in response to growing regional demand.

  • Phase One of the training center will feature eight full-flight simulator bays, providing hands-on training for multiple aircraft types, including Airbus and Boeing models.
  • The facility is expected to be operational by Q1 2026, marking a significant expansion beyond Saudia Academy’s existing Jeddah-based training center.
  • The development aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy, which seeks to position the Kingdom as a global aviation hub through investments in infrastructure, airline capacity, and workforce development.

Source: Saudia Academy
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PilExOS Introduces First Checkride Automation Platform for Examiners and Flight Schools

USA – PilExOS, the world’s first web-based platform dedicated to automating Pilot Examiner operations, has launched with a goal to improve the efficiency, transparency, and safety of checkrides across the pilot training ecosystem. The platform is designed to streamline examiner workflows and provide centralized coordination between examiners, flight schools, and applicants.

  • PilExOS introduces the first all-in-one cloud-based platform specifically for Pilot Examiners, automating daily operations such as checkride scheduling, documentation, location tracking, and examiner recurrency management.

  • The platform eliminates the manual and fragmented nature of current examiner management tools, aiming to reduce exam backlogs and improve accessibility.

  • Flight schools benefit from simplified examiner search tools and real-time visibility into examiner availability, helping align student completion timelines with checkride booking.

  • Applicants can use PilExOS to locate and request checkrides from examiners within their region or those willing to travel. Transparency on examiner availability improves planning and reduces uncertainty in the certification process.

  • The platform includes robust automation features such as:

    • ACS Plan of Action builder

    • Pre-populated documentation

    • Virtual waitlists

    • Communication portals for all parties

  • Notifications and tracking tools are integrated to ensure applicants, instructors, and examiners are aligned throughout the certification process.

Source: PilExOS

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CAE Vienna Hosts Diplomats as Europe’s First Global 7500 Simulator Goes Live

Vienna, Austria – Global aviation training provider CAE has officially hosted Canadian and Austrian dignitaries at its new CAE Vienna Training Center, including Canadian Ambassador to Austria, H.E. Troy Lulashnyk, and representatives from the Austrian Ministry of Defence. The visit coincided with recent operational milestones at the center, which now houses Europe’s first Bombardier Global 7500 full-flight simulator (FFS) as part of a broader expansion of business aviation training infrastructure in Central Europe.

  • CAE Vienna is the company’s first business aviation training center in Central Europe, having welcomed its first customers in April 2025.

  • The site currently operates a Gulfstream G550 simulator and Europe’s first Global 7500 FFS.

  • Additional full-flight simulators to be deployed include:

    • Bombardier Global Vision and Embraer Phenom 100/300 simulators (summer 2025)

    • Bombardier Challenger 3500 (October 2025)

    • Pilatus PC-24 (second half of 2026)

  • Once fully developed, the 8,000 sq. ft facility will host up to nine simulators.

  • The new center supports growing demand for business aviation training in Europe and provides increased simulator access for operators flying long-range and super-midsize jets.

Source: CAE Vienna (Meaghan Reeve)

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