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Chinese Flight Simulator Manufacturer to Co-Organise China’s 13th Civil Aviation Training and Education (CATES 2025)

Chengdu, China – The 13th Civil Aviation Training & Education (CATES 2025) is scheduled for April 24-25 in Chengdu, China. CATES is the largest aviation and pilot training industry trade event that brings together aviation training professionals from airlines, training organizations, industry suppliers, government and regulator officials.

The organisers have updated the agenda for CATES 2025 to now include Flight Simulation advancements and innovations and Cabin Crew Training discussions.

China Simulation Sciences (CSS) will co-organise the event.

“China Simulation Sciences (Shanghai), Ltd. is dedicated to becoming a leading Chinese supplier of civil aviation simulation training equipment, with its core business centered on the design, research, and development of high-level aviation simulators. Products developed by CSS　possess complete independent intellectual rights. The first Level D simulator developed by CSS with independent intellectual property rights successfully passed the initial qualification of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in 2020 and later was officially delivered to an airline for operational use in the same year. Relying on a mature, stable, and fully autonomous core simulation system and software simulation framework, CSS has further established a comprehensive product platform and product system. Its product line covers into two major aircraft types: Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 MAX. CSS is the only training device manufacturer (TDM) in China manufactures Level D simulator that qualifies by both CAAC and EASA.” shared CATES.

Source: CATES

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European Private Jet Operator Launches 2025 Pilot Recruitment Drive Event at Aviomar Flight Academy in Rome

Austria – GlobeAir, a leading European private jet operator, is actively recruiting Commanders and First Officers to join its expanding team. The airline is hosting an exclusive recruitment event at Aviomar Flight Academy in Rome, aimed at attracting passionate aviation professionals seeking career growth in business aviation.

About GlobeAir
Headquartered in Linz, Austria, GlobeAir is Europe’s leading private jet operator, specializing in on-demand charter services with a fleet of Citation Mustang jets. The company focuses on operational excellence and providing swift, cost-effective private travel solutions.

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Global Flight Training Group Airways Aviation Expands Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine Service Capabilities through New Global Agreement

Global – Airways Aviation Group, the largest owner-operator of Diamond Aircraft in Europe and the second highest Diamond Aircraft flight-hour operator globally throughout 2024, has announced the signing of a new Service Partner Agreement with Diamond Aircraft.

The agreement, finalized during the Pilot Expo 2025, appoints both Airways Aviation Italy (Professione Volare) and Airways Aviation Australia as Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine Gold Service Centres. This milestone follows the appointment of Airways Aviation ESMA (France) maintenance and engineering services as a Gold Diamond Service Centre in December 2024.

Under this new arrangement, Airways Aviation Group solidifies its ongoing commitment to enhancing service quality and extending its reach within the general aviation market worldwide. With an already impressive footprint in flight training and maintenance, Airways Aviation’s newly expanded authorization streamlines its capability to maintain and service a wider range of Diamond Aircraft, further benefiting both Airways Aviation’s own substantial fleet and external customers seeking comprehensive support and expertise.

“This agreement marks another significant step in our strategic collaboration with Diamond Aircraft,” said Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman of Airways Aviation Group. “Our relationship has grown year after year, underpinned by our shared dedication to quality, safety and innovation. By strengthening our maintenance and engineering capabilities in Europe and Australia, we can continue to deliver the highest standards of service to our global customer base, whether that is training the next generation of pilots or supporting third-party aircraft owners.”

Diamond Aircraft, globally renowned for its advanced composites, robust safety features and leading aerodynamics, has cultivated a reputation for excellence that aligns closely with Airways Aviation’s emphasis on technological advancement and high standards of aircraft maintenance. “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Airways Aviation and recognise their achievements as Europe’s largest owner-operator of Diamond Aircraft,” commented Luca Giaquinta, Global Director of Aftersales at Diamond Aircraft Group. “Airways Aviation’s extensive operational experience, high standards and first-class facilities underscored by the second highest number of Diamond flight hours recorded globally in 2024, makes them an ideal service partner to uphold Diamond’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety and reliability.”

About Airways Aviation Group
Airways Aviation Group is a global leader in aviation education, offering EASA, CASA, and ICAO-certified pilot training across multiple international locations. With over 45 years of industry experience, the Group has trained thousands of pilots and aviation professionals worldwide.

Currently operating in 11 countries of 4 continents, Airways Aviation operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft with a vast percentage of them being Diamond Aircraft. Headquartered in Dubai, it bolts large training capacity through its academies in Australia, France, Finland, Italy, Portugal, Cabo Verde, Morocco, UAE and India and satellites in Germany and Spain.

Airways Aviation Group also holds specialized divisions for Defence & Security training and Maintenance and Engineering services.

About Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft, headquartered in Austria with facilities in Canada and China, is amongst the leading aircraft manufacturer in General Aviation. Founded in 1981, Diamond has pioneered many aviation firsts and achieved numerous milestones and industry expert accolades. Over 5,500 Diamond airplanes are flown by private pilots, professional flight training operators and institutions worldwide.

Source: Airways Aviation Group
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Polish Flight School, Smart Aviation, Places Order for 5 New Aircraft During Pilot Expo 2025

Poland – Training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam and Smart Aviation announced during Pilot Expo 2025 the purchase agreement for five (5) additional Tecnam P2008JC single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training.

Based in Poznan, Poland, Smart Aviation ATO has been training aspiring pilots of more than 50 nationalities for over a decade to start their careers with the world’s major airlines, and is growing at a very fast pace to help major airlines recruit new pilots. ATO also has its own maintenance base at Zielona Gora International Airport and its own helicopter base at Poznan Kobylnica Airport.

Smart Aviation has been working with Tecnam since 2013, when it purchased its first Tecnam P2002JF. Two years later, the first twin-engine P2006T was purchased to provide students with comprehensive training from 0 to ATPL frozen. Today, the Smart Aviation fleet consists of 14 Tecnam aircraft plus the new eight aircraft of this new order.

Smart Aviation’s Tecnam fleet consists of seven (7) Tecnam P2008-JC, four (4) Tecnam P2006T, one (1) Tecnam P2002-JF, one (1) Tecnam P2002-JR and one (1) Tecnam P-Mentor.

These five new P2008JCs will be delivered during 2025, together with the three P2006T NGs announced during the MEAC in Abu Dhabi. This new acquisition will innovate Smart Aviation’s fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment is part of Smart Aviation’s commitment to ensure that future commercial pilots are trained on state-of-the-art aircraft such as the wide range of Tecnam models.

Mateusz Dzialynski, CEO and Head of Training at Smart Aviation, airline pilot on B737, said: “Investment in new aircraft is necessary to provide students with the highest quality training and to meet the needs of the aviation market. The demand for pilots continues to grow, so it’s a huge responsibility to provide well-trained professionals who meet the highest standards.”

“We are very proud to have seen Smart Aviation grow steadily and strongly over this decade. Our fleet solution confirms that it is a market leading offering that provides reliability, cost control, smart training and low emissions.” Said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer.

About Smart Aviation
ATO Smart Aviation from Poznan was established in 2013 and is now one of the largest flight schools in Poland. Smart Aviation is an EASA-approved training organisation offering modular training for pilots from zero to ATPL. Our graduates are employed by leading airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Enter Air, Air Malta, SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines and other renowned airlines worldwide. The school records over 10,000 flight hours per year.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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