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Greek Pilot Training Group Egnatia Aviation Ushers in a New Era with Strategic Leadership Appointments in 2024

In a landmark move that underlines their commitment to leading the aviation industry into a new era, one of Greece’s largest pilot training organisations Egnatia Aviation is pleased to announce the formation of a C-Suite team, a milestone marked by the appointment of two remarkable leaders. In addition to their CEO, CFO, and COO, the academy welcomes George Triantafyllidis as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Anastasia Toulaki as their new Chief Administrative Officer. Their elevation to these key roles marks a significant step in Egnatia’s strategic plan to pioneer the future of aviation education and operations.

George Triantafyllidis: A Visionary in Business Development

With over a decade of experience in business development and facilities management, George Triantafyllidis brings a wealth of expertise and an innovative mindset to his new role as Chief Commercial Officer. George’s journey with Egnatia Aviation has been one of remarkable achievements, from strengthening our sales and marketing departments to spearheading major airline contracts. His ability to combine strategic vision with operational excellence has been instrumental in expanding Egnatia’s training bases and introducing ground-breaking methodologies. George’s commitment to sustainable practices, as evidenced by his specialisation in renewable energy, aligns with the academy’s mission to embrace innovation in every facet of the business.

Anastasia Toulaki: A Strategist with a Global Perspective

Anastasia Toulaki, Egnatia’s newly appointed Chief Administrative Officer, embodies the spirit of leadership and strategic vision. With 13 years of dedicated service at Egnatia Aviation, Anastasia has played a crucial role in shaping our administrative and human resources practices. Her journey from Executive Assistant to CAO, coupled with her previous experience as Station Manager at Aegean Airlines, demonstrates a deep understanding of the aviation industry. Anastasia’s academic background in European Studies & Foreign Languages and ongoing studies in HRM complement her professional achievements, making her an invaluable asset to the team and a beacon for aspiring leaders.

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India’s Flag Carrier, Air India, Welcomes the First Batch of Air India Fly High Cadet Pilots

Air India, the flag carrier of India, announced it has welcomed the first batch of Air India Fly High Cadet Pilots, who joined on 4th April 2024. The ground training begins mid-April, 2024 at the Air India Training Academy, followed by advanced training at Air India’s flight training partners.

In February 2024 Air India announced its flight training partners which include AeroGuard Flight Training Center and L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions.

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Australian Flight School Welcomes April 2024 International Full-Time CPL Intake

Flylink Aviation College, a flight school based in Archerfield, Queensland, welcomed its April 2024 full-time CPL intake batch. This latest batch is comprised of four students, two of whom are from Papua New Guinea, one from Malaysia, and the other from Mongolia. Notably, three of these newcomers have completed their Bachelor of Aviation degree from Griffith University, showcasing their dedication and expertise in the field.

In February 2024 FlyLink Aviation College which maintains a 100% graduate employment ratio for its FIR course since 2017, announced it is teaming up with Ballina, Australia based flight training organisation White Star Aviation Pty Ltd in 2024 to enhance flight instructor availability across both organisations.

“This collaboration means FlyLink’s graduates will have the chance to work not just in Archerfield, but also in the picturesque cities of Ballina and Armidale, with a guaranteed interview offered by White Star Aviation through this collaboration. With a fleet of seventeen aircraft including Diamonds, Cessnas, and Pipers, and boasting two highly experienced Heads of Operations who lead, standardise and develop FlyLink’s instructing team to ensure the highest of training standards are maintained, this partnership will further solidify FlyLink’s 100% FIR graduate employment ratio for another year.”

Russell Chan, CEO of Flylink Aviation College shared “I hope these kind of collaboration will grow and continue to expand. I sincerely believe that no Flight Instructor Rating Candidate should be accepted for training and then left hangaing after having invested tens of thousands of dollars and passed a course having been deemed competent by their training organisation. This collaboration with White Star Aviation Pty Ltd should allow us to focus on training even more competent flight instructors, knowing they will all be employed and have world-class work environment to work in for their first professional aviation job!”

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft to Open New US Facility in Florida

During the Sun’n’Fun airshow taking place from 9 to 14 April 2024 in Lakeland, Florida, Elixir Aircraft is proud to announce a new site in the United States. Situated at Sarasota Bradenton Airport in Florida, this facility will focus on the reassembly of aircraft intended for delivery to clients in the US. The demand for Elixir aircraft in the American market is substantial, with over 200 units already pre-ordered. This expansion will result in the employment of approximately 200 new staff members at the Sarasota location, in addition to the existing 200 staff members in France.

The 4th generation aircraft manufacturer, Elixir Aircraft, has marked the next phase of their growth by signing a long-term lease for their new, main US reassembly and support facility in Sarasota, Florida.

Located on the flight line at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ), the facility will consist of two custom and modern buildings. Elixir Aircraft will take occupation of the first 12,500 square feet fully renovated hangar in Q4 2024, mainly for initial re-assembly of aircraft delivered to US clients.

Then a new second building of 6,000 square feet adjacent to the first shall be taken on by Elixir Aircraft in August of 2025, to continue with re-assembly and hold spare parts stock for the east coast of the USA.

Both buildings will support Elixir Aircraft’s long-term growth and talent recruitment in America.

Elixir Aircraft envisions employing around 200 staff at Sarasota Bradenton Airport by 2027. These men and women will provide numerous services to Elixir Aircraft’s North American clients including administration, aircraft reassembly and deliveries, maintaining stock of spare parts and providing any support needed.

In addition to Sarasota, Elixir is currently putting in place additional support partnerships in Arizona and the Midwest USA.

The company’s CEO, Arthur Léopold-Léger, explains: “When we started Elixir, we knew the American market will be key to the future success of the company. After years of looking for the right U.S. location, and many trips to the area, we are excited to tell the world we will be in Sarasota, Florida. We at Elixir Aircraft would like to thank the management team of Sarasota Airport specifically Rick Piccolo Airport CEO, Joseph Filippelli SVP Real Estate and Lionel Guilbert SVP Operations, for making this decision and whole process  both easy and enjoyable.”

Cyril Champenois, Elixir Aircraft co-Founder, further explains: “With over 200 aircraft already on order and pre-order in the U.S., our new Sarasota facility is crucial to our growth globally. Sarasota located on the East coast, with a passionate aviation and sailing community, is similar to our home city of La Rochelle France. We look forward to the future from an office that feels like home. We have also factored in room to grow in the SRQ area, so the Elixir team and I envision many happy years ahead of us.”

In February 2024, Elixir announced an expansion of their headquarters in La Rochelle, France to 14,000 m² (150,000 sqft). This highly energy-efficient and environmentally friendly industrial site will house all production activities. Elixir Aircraft aims to produce more than 300 aircraft a year. To meet demand, Elixir HQ is expected to employ over a thousand people by 2033.

About Elixir Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft, created in 2015 and headquartered in France, offers aviators throughout the world the latest and most advanced 4th generation single engine aircraft. Based in La Rochelle, Elixir Aircraft employs more than 150 employees, is recruiting massively and is constructing new facilities in La Rochelle, France and Sarasota, Florida, USA. 

Elixir Aircraft uses a technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of $50/h fuel and maintenance). All Elixir airplanes feature advanced Garmin avionics in the cockpit.  

20 Elixir are currently in operation, with over 200 examples on the order book (firm or pre-orders). In June 2023, the French President announces a 13 million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announces the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. Elixir Aircraft is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

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