Ipoh, Malaysia – Flight training organisation BATS Aviation the successful completion of the Assistant Flight Instructor Course by Capt. Adlizan and Capt. Aswad from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). The course was completed in under two months.
“It is our great honor to have them join us, and we sincerely thank them for choosing BATS Aviation as their preferred Flight Training Organization,” shared BATS Aviation previously.
Source: BATS Aviation
USA – Spartan Education Group (SEG), an operator of flight training bases, through its Altitude Pilot Pathway program, organized a visit of part of its students to Allegiant Airlines in Las Vegas, providing pilots with a firsthand look at the airline’s operations and career opportunities.
“Had a fantastic trip to Las Vegas and Allegiant Airlines with a group of amazing pilots from the Altitude Pilot Pathway at McAir Aviation! Grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and experience firsthand what makes Allegiant a unique and exciting place in the industry.” shared Todd Cellini, Spartan Education Groups’ Chief Operating Officer.
Back in February 2023 SEG announced it started accepting cadets into the Altitude Pilot Pathway, a training program developed in partnership with Allegiant Travel Company. The pathway delivers FAA Part 141 ab initio pilot training together with customized courses and experiences resulting in enhanced preparedness for pilot opportunities at Allegiant.
Spartan Education Group brings its expertise and a 94-year history in aviation training to the collaboration with Allegiant. The program, located at Spartan’s flight school in Broomfield, CO, provides coaching, instruction, and support for current and future cadets to go from zero flight hours to sitting in the first officer seat.
Source: Todd Cellini (Spartan Education Group)
Photo Credit: Todd Cellini
Italy – Aviomar Flight Academy, which operates full flight simulator and abinitio flight training operations, has shared the successful completion of Initial A320 Type Rating Training for three airline pilots from India. The training took place on the academy’s Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator at its Monterotondo Simulator Training Centre.
Source: Aviomar Flight Academy
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Melrose, Florida, USA — Online pilot training provider AV8 Prep has announced that it has started a new youth aviation training scholarship, for any current high school student that wants to become a pilot.
The scholarship gives eligible students the opportunity to get free access to AV8 Prep’s Private Pilot Ground School.
The students have to create a social post, tag AV8 Prep, and get three shares to qualify for access to the private pilot course, which is a $399 value. Details and the scholarship application can be found here: https://www.av8prep.com/scholarship.
John Ellis, AV8 Prep’s Chief of Development, said, “We are proud to give back, and we want to share our love of aviation with the next generation. If you know a high school student that wants to become a pilot, have them visit our site to see how they can start their training for free. High school is a pivotal time to recruit future pilots, and we want to grow the pilot population.”
The Private Pilot Ground School includes the Private Pilot Diary, a 26-episode docuseries that follows a candidate from Discovery Flight to checkride prep on all of her flight lessons. “Jordan used the AV8 Prep ground school and completed her flight training with 43 hours of flight time, an amazing feat in this day and age,” said Ellis.
The package also includes Tower Talk, a course in radio communications taught by a 33-year air traffic controller who is also a CFI. Also included is a separate course on the FARs, a course of practice exams, and AV8 Prep’s new Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) visual audiobook course. “We’ve packed our Private Pilot ground school with more value than any other course on the market,” Ellis added.
AV8 Prep also offers Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Fundamentals of Instructing ground schools as well. AV8 Prep is team-taught by flight instructors with more than 50,000 combined flight hours. Most of our instructors hold Airline Transport Pilot certificates, and we created our courses because we love flying, and want to help train the next generation of aviators. Also contributing to AV8 Prep’s continuing offerings are expert flight instructors Meg Godlewski and Dr. Larry Diamond, who author content for the company on a regular basis.
Ellis co-founded 107 School in 2024, and was the Chief of Curriculum and Director of Video Production for MzeroA.com from 2014 to 2024. AV8 Prep acquired 107 School and Ellis joined as Chief Development Officer in November 2024.
About AV8 Prep
AV8 Prep was established in Atlantic Beach, Florida, in 2018 by flight instructor Drew Clark to deliver high-quality pilot training content, delivered by expert instructors through a top-notch user experience. Its exclusive catalog of aviation training materials accessed online sets AV8 Prep apart from other ground- school providers.
AV8 Prep stands behind its courseware with a guarantee that users who score 90 percent or higher on their final exam will pass their FAA knowledge exams on the first try.
For more information, visit AV8prep.com. Follow @av8prep on Instagram and send any questions to ask@av8prep.com.
Source: AV8 Prep
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In January 2025, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:
In January 2024, Airbus reported 30 aircraft deliveries and 31 aircraft orders.
AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.
Source: Airbus
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Las Vegas, USA – Stratus Financial and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) have announced their partnership for AeroSummit 2025, scheduled for May 21-22, 2025, at Wynn Las Vegas, with an additional offsite event on May 23. The collaboration will bring exclusive Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) roundtable discussions to the summit.
Statement:
“These interactive, CFI-focused roundtables are designed to address critical issues that directly impact flight instructors, fostering professional growth and providing actionable insights. NAFI leadership will moderate these sessions, curating topics to enhance instructional effectiveness and career advancement,” said Stratus Financial.
About Stratus Financial
Stratus Financial is dedicated to empowering aviation professionals by providing streamlined financing options through our hassle-free flight school loan programs. As pilots ourselves, we understand the unique challenges of the aviation industry and offer customized financial solutions to help aspiring pilots achieve their goals through our approved flight school partners. We are the only lender committed exclusively to aviation, and we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner in aviation education and growth.
About NAFI
The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) is the premier organization supporting flight instructors, flight schools, and the broader aviation community. With over 55 years of experience, NAFI elevates the professional standing of flight instructors through educational resources, a Code of Ethics, and a range of member services, including its monthly magazine, weekly newsletters, MentorLIVE events, the More Right Rudder podcast, and the annual NAFI Summit. As the largest association dedicated to flight instruction, NAFI serves more than 8,000 members.
Source: Stratus Financial
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Brussels, Belgium – ATPL Questions, a leading provider of online ATPL exam preparation, will participate in the Pilot Expo Brussels on February 21-22, 2025. The company aims to strengthen relationships with existing partner flight schools and explore new collaboration opportunities.
Moreover, ATPL Questions will be showcasing their new Learning Management System (LMS) platform, designed to enhance aviation training with innovative features tailored for flight schools and training organizations. Since many of their students are already using the platform, ATPL Questions wants to provide them with the ability to track their students’ progress efficiently. This will enable flight schools to monitor performance, identify knowledge gaps, and enhance the learning experience for their students.
Source: ATPL Questions
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates – flydubai, a Dubai-based airline, is set to officially open its state-of-the-art Flight Training Centre in the coming weeks. The facility, located at the flydubai Campus, was recently inspected by the airline’s Chairman, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Statements:
Source: Government of Dubai Media Office
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In this week’s AFM Pilot Training Leadership Interview Series we speak with Manoj Pandey – Group CEO at Avion Full Flight Simulators – a manufacturer and operator of full flight simulators around the globe.
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