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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
Photo Credit: 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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Ireland-based Pilot Training Organization Simtech Aviation Visits Italian Flight School in March 2025

Dublin, Ireland – Simtech Aviation, an EASA-approved training organization based in Dublin, visited Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air.

“It was a pleasure to meet Alessia and the crew at Cantor Air and we look forward to welcoming more of your flight cadets to Simtech Aviation to train for their APS MCC” shared Simtech Aviation.

Simtech shared earlier in the month its 2025 MCC/JOC plus pre-assessment package:

  • MCC/JOC Course only: Euro 4,095
  • Pre-assessment only: Euro 720
  • Bundled: Euro 4,265

Source: Simtech Aviation

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L3Harris’ Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) Business, Now Known as Acron Aviation

Global – Today, L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) will be known as Acron Aviation to reflect its new brand. The new name is adapted from the Greek word άkron which means peak, or highest point and aptly symbolizes the ambition and mission the company has for the future.

Located in the UK, US, Thailand and India, Acron Aviation continues the mission that embodies its enterprising spirit: innovate to create safer skies. Drawing on its rich heritage, Acron Aviation aims to establish itself as an unconventional, top tier, partner of choice for our customers in avionics, airline training solutions, and flight data intelligence. With its integrated portfolio of products, services, and aftermarket solutions the company supports the entire life cycle of a platform, offering flexible solutions to meet diverse customer needs.

  • Avionics: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified products that enhance safety and situational awareness.
  • Training Systems: A portfolio of pilot simulation devices and training solutions that delivers the development and supply of flight crew to support the future growth plans of our airline customers.
  • Training Services: A global training center and academy footprint offering specialized training partnerships to airlines and future pilots who aspire to achieve world class professional pilot standards in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • Flight Data Intelligence: Empowering safer, more efficient flight operations through end-to-end data services that unlock real business intelligence.

As Acron Aviation, the company is ideally positioned to serve its fixed-wing and rotary customers in the commercial, business jet, military and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) markets and proactively offer data-led solutions to top-tier and forward-thinking aviation customers who recognise our value.

Alan Crawford, Chief Executive Officer, Acron Aviation says: “Since our inception, we’ve been at the forefront of aviation excellence, from pioneering the first flight simulator in the 1920s to delivering top-tier avionics technology. As we embark on this new exciting chapter, our identity will be founded on a culture of continuous innovation and guided by our core values of putting our customers first, moving fast, owning our actions, and speaking candidly – to power our mission of better, safer flight for operators and their customers.”

Effective today, L3Harris CAS will become Acron Aviation bringing together a team of forward-thinking aviation colleagues and experts committed to future growth with all websites, premises, and products adopting the Acron Aviation brand.

Source: Acron Aviation

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Taiwan’s China Airlines Advances Long-Haul Growth with A350-1000 Order

Taipei, Taiwan – China Airlines has finalized a firm order for ten Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft as part of its fleet modernization and long-haul network expansion strategy.

  • These aircraft will complement its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s

  • The A350-1000 offers increased range and capacity compared to the A350-900, suitable for nonstop intercontinental routes

  • China Airlines currently operates 68 Airbus aircraft, including A321neo, A330, and A350 models

Statement’s

  • “The A350-1000 is a natural choice for our future widebody fleet. With this order, we are taking another major step in our fleet modernization program, which will allow us to offer passengers an enhanced travel experience, while also improving operational efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.” – China Airlines Chairman Su-Chien Hsieh
  • “China Airlines is one of the world’s leading A350 carriers and is now set to become the latest operator of the A350-1000. We are proud to support the airline as it continues to modernize its fleet with the most efficient and capable widebody aircraft available today.” – Christian Scherer, CEO of Commercial Aircraft, Airbus

Source: Airbus

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