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Australian University Highlights Growth in Pilot Training Fleet to 24 Aircraft and Dual Program Options

Australia – STEM College at RMIT University, a leading academic institution, offers two structured aviation training pathways aimed at preparing students for commercial pilot careers within the global aviation sector through its RMIT Aviation Academy. The programs integrate academic coursework with practical flight training delivered at two key flight campuses in Victoria.

  • RMIT offers the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training) and the Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) programs.

  • Both programs prepare students for the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory and flight tests.

  • The Associate Degree focuses on core flying competencies, while the Bachelor program extends over an additional year to include eight academic and elective courses.

  • Students may also undertake instrument or instructor rating subjects to broaden qualifications.

  • Flight training is conducted at RAAF Base Point Cook and Bendigo Airport.

  • The university operates a modern fleet of 24 aircraft, acquired in 2022:

    • 17 Cessna 172s

    • 4 Cessna 182s

    • 2 Piper PA-44 Seminoles

    • 1 Super Decathlon

  • Simulator training is supported by three flight simulators at Point Cook and one at Bendigo.

Source: RMIT University)
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Etihad Airways Names 2025 Director of Flight Operations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has appointed Captain Mohammed Al Tamimi as Director of Flight Operations. Learn more about Etihad Airways or Captain Tamimi by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Abdelaziz Bin Abdalla (Etihad Airways)
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FMS Training Solution Provider, Heading365, Announces Partnership with Czech Pilot Training Organization

Czech Republic – Czech-based aviation training organisation and full flight simulator training center Czech Aviation Training Centre (CATC) has partnered with FMS training solution provider Heading365 to implement the A320 FMS Trainer PRO as part of its pilot training curriculum. The new training solution is set to be deployed in March 2025.

Source: Heading365
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Flight Training Group AeroGuard Welcomes Over 70 New Cadets in March 2025

Phoenix, United States – headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, has shared that that over 70 new cadets joined its training programs in March 2025. The intake reinforces AeroGuard’s growing role in supplying trained pilots to global airlines through both domestic and airline cadet pathways.

  • The new cadets join over 1,000 students currently in training across AeroGuard’s three U.S.-based campuses.
  • AeroGuard’s training programs cater to both cadets enrolled via airline partnerships as well as independent aspiring commercial pilots.
  • The organisation supports cadet programs for Cathay Pacific, Air India, Air New Zealand, and China Airlines, among others.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center
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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Partners with Simtech Aviation for APS MCC

Italy – Professional Aviation Flight Academy has announced a collaboration with Simtech Aviation, a Ireland based EASA APS MCC training provider, to enhance its pilot training programs. This partnership aims to provide students with comprehensive training, progressing from initial solo flights to advanced multi-crew operations.

Source: Professional Aviation
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US Pilot Training Organization Aerostar Training Services Seeking Aviation Flight School Director in April 2025

Kissimmee, Florida, USA – Pilot training organisation, flight school and full flight simulator training center Aerostar Training Services is actively seeking to recruit a Flight School Director to oversee operations at its Florida-based training centre. The role is aimed at experienced aviation professionals with leadership and regulatory oversight capabilities in FAA Part 141 and 142 environments.

  • The position is full-time and onsite, located at AeroStar’s Kissimmee, Florida campus.

  • Responsibilities include curriculum development, FAA compliance, instructor oversight, and training program management.

  • The Flight School Director will lead day-to-day academic and practical flight operations across multiple aircraft types including the Airbus A320, Boeing 737, and BBJ platforms.

  • Qualifications sought include:

    • Strong background in aviation training management

    • Experience in curriculum development and coaching

    • FAA regulatory knowledge and prior instructional leadership

    • FAA Flight Instructor Certification preferred

    • Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Education, or related field

Source: AeroStar Training Services
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TJC Closes Acquisition of L3Harris’ Commercial Aviation Solutions Business

USA – TJC, L.P. (“TJC”), announced that an affiliate of The Resolute Fund VI, L.P. (“Resolute VI”) has closed the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies Commercial Aviation Solutions business (“CAS,” or the “Company”) for $800 million.

CAS has two operating business units; the Avionics unit designs and manufactures mission critical, IP-driven avionics products, and the Commercial Training Solutions (“CTS”) unit provides an integrated suite of aircraft training solutions.

The Avionics unit is a global leader in aviation that enhances safety and increases efficiency and situational awareness for next-generation requirements and helps its customers create safer skies. Their products include ADS-B NextGen surveillance, configurable voice and data recorders, collision avoidance systems, navigation products, display systems, processors and additional products such as satellite communications equipment and data analytics services. The business serves over 160 distinct aircraft platforms across commercial air transport, business and regional jet, and military end markets.

The CTS unit manufactures training systems and provides airline training, including recurring courses for pilots and airline academy participants. The training systems suite includes full flight simulators, flight training devices, flat panel trainers, and relevant training courseware and equipment upgrades. Airline training includes airline-specific qualification courses, refresher training and simulator time. Its airline academy provides an integrated environment that supports cadets over a 12-18 month training period, including flight training, instruction, type rating, and placement with regional and major airlines.

“L3Harris’ CAS business is a global leader with a long history of providing highly engineered products at the intersection of data, communications and safety,” said Erik Fagan, a Partner at TJC. “We look forward to partnering with their strong management team to build upon their history of success to provide high-reliability solutions to their critical customers.”

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel for TJC. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Moelis & Company LLC are acting as financial advisors and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal counsel for L3Harris.

About TJC
TJC LP, formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Consumer & Healthcare, Diversified Industrials, Industrial Technology, Logistics & Supply Chain and Technology & Infrastructure. With $31.8 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2024, TJC is managed by a senior leadership team that has invested together for over 23 years on over 85 investments. TJC has offices in New York, Chicago, Miami and Stamford.

Source: TJC

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