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Aviation Distance Learning Provider CPaT Announces New Contract with European Airline, DAT

Denmark – CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with DAT. CPaT will provide DAT with pilot training products, including Aircraft Systems for the Airbus A320 and ATR72-500/600, as well as the FMS Skills Trainer, 3D Cockpit Trainer, and Walk Around Trainer for the A320.

“We are excited to partner with DAT to support their pilot training programs,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “With CPaT’s industry-leading Aircraft Systems and Aircraft Procedures training for the Airbus A320 and ATR 72-500/600, DAT can enhance pilot competency through interactive, tailored learning. Our comprehensive courseware ensures pilots are not only proficient in aircraft systems, but also prepared for real-world operational challenges, reinforcing safety and efficiency in their training.”

“At DAT, we are constantly seeking to be upfront with new ways of training our staff. CPaT Global provides us with state-of-the-art training products to keep our flight deck up to the highest standards,” said Robert Rungholm, CCO at DAT.

DAT is headquartered in Vamdrup, Denmark.

About CPaT
CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 400 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About DAT
DAT is a Danish airline founded in 1989 by Kirsten and Jesper Rungholm. DAT, started as a freight carrier operating with a single twin engine plane that flew with everything from mail and packages to racehorses. Today DAT transports close to one million passengers every year in a fleet of ATR and Airbus A320 aircraft. As a true Europe carrier, DAT is operating regional routes in Denmark, Norway, Italy, and Germany. Beside the scheduled routes, which can be booked on www.dat.dk, DAT is also offering ad hoc charter services and operating ACMI contracts.

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Turkish Airlines Adopts CAE’s Next-Generation Unified Task Board and Crew Management Solutions

Turkey – CAE announced that Turkish Airlines has signed a long-term agreement to implement CAE’s next-generation Crew Management product and the Unified Task Board – a new situational awareness and disruption management solution for airline operations control centres (OCCs). In addition to Crew Management and Unified Task Board, Turkish Airlines is a longstanding user of CAE’s Flight Plan Management product.

Designed from the ground up and in close alignment with airline partners, the Unified Task Board provides situational awareness of the operation across the OCC. It optimizes disruption and recovery management by integrating data from multiple systems into a single view to support decision-making. The platform auto-calculates disruption scenarios for common and complex day-of-operations issues in real time and allows users to sort, filter, and evaluate solution trade-offs to identify the most beneficial resolution pathway.

“With the integration of CAE’s Flight Plan Management, Crew Management and Unified Task Board solutions, Turkish Airlines is equipping its team to enhance operations and maximize overall performance,” said Pascal Grenier, CAE’s Division President of Flight Solutions.“The Crew Management platform aims to boost crew productivity, optimize efficiency and resolve disruptions when time is of the essence. Additionally, the Unified Task Board will enable Turkish Airlines to efficiently manage operational disruptions by offering a comprehensive, real-time view of alerts, contextual details, and system-generated recovery scenarios in a single interface, enabling the Crew Management teams to take more informed decisions faster.”

“We are committed to maintaining our competitive edge and delivering the high-quality travel experience our guests rely on with Turkish Airlines. To achieve this, we continuously seek innovative solutions to enhance our operations. Building on the success of CAE’s Flight Management software, we are excited to move forward with the integration of the company’s Crew Management software and Unified Task Board. We are confident these solutions will increase efficiencies, reduce disruptions for our guests, allow faster disruption recovery, and create an even better working environment for our crew,” said Ahmet Acar, Senior Vice President of crew Planning at Turkish Airlines.

CAE’s suite of Flight Operations Solutions includes Crew Management, Flight Management, Airport Management, In-Flight Services Management, Operations Control, Training Management and Unified Task Board. Using data from the suite of products, Unified Task Board enhances situational awareness and breaks down silos to enable users to work collaboratively and make proactive informed decisions. CAE’s Flight Operations Solutions allow airlines to make faster decisions and push real-time changes. Each software package offers improved efficiencies through automated workflows and intuitive, user-friendly interfaces, seamlessly integrating with other service-oriented architecture.

Click to watch the Unified Task Board video.

About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 492 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 352 worldwide destinations as 299 international and 53 domestics in 131 countries.

About CAE
At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees in more than 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

Source: CAE
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Flight Simulator Solution Provider HAVELSAN Hosts 6th National FSTD Workshop

Ankara, Türkiye – HAVELSAN hosted the 6th National FSTD Workshop on February 4-5, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders in Türkiye’s civil aviation training sector. The event facilitated discussions on regulatory changes, simulator advancements, and the future of aviation training.

  • Participants included representatives from airlines, flight training centers, and simulator manufacturers.
  • Key topics covered:
    • Recent regulatory changes at the EASA level.
    • Innovations in domestically produced flight simulators.
    • Strategies to improve operational efficiency.
    • Evaluation of current training infrastructure.
    • Future objectives for the sector.
  • Engineers and technicians contributed through technical panels and presentations.
  • HAVELSAN aims to expand the event internationally in the coming years by inviting airline and training center teams from neighboring regions.

Source: Emre Bilge (HAVELSAN)
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft Receives Interest for 35 Aircraft from Northern American Flight Training Group

USA – Elixir Aircraft, the 4th generation aircraft manufacturer, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to supply 35 Elixir 100HP aircraft to Buiqui Aerospace, flying school based in Orlando, Florida.

Following their meeting in Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture airshow in July 2024, Elixir Aircraft and Buiqui Aerospace have signed a letter of intent to supply 35 Elixir aircraft to the flying school based in Orlando, Florida.

Georgie Buitron, CFO and co-founder of Buiqui Aerospace stated, “After meeting the Elixir Aircraft team and experiencing their innovative aircraft at Oshkosh in July 2024, my partners and I were thoroughly impressed. The Elixir is tailored for professional flight training, boasting significant safety enhancements, a reduction in carbon emissions by up to 70% compared to older aircraft, and a design that minimizes maintenance time, allowing more flight hours for our students.”

Cyril Champenois, co-founder of Elixir Aircraft and head of sales and marketing added, “The Elixir being best in class globally for its extremely low operating cost of around 50$ per hour, fuel and maintenance, as well as for its carbon airframe with no life expectancy. These features make it a perfect aircraft economically for Buiqui Aerospace, but also technically in hot and humid regions such as Florida.”

About Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses 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 savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house.

There are 30 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 300 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm orders, pre-orders and letters of intent). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. Elixir Aircraft is preparing to open a new 15,000 m2 facility in La Rochelle and another in Sarasota, Florida.

About Buiqui Aerospace
With six locations across the United States and Puerto Rico, Buiqui Aerospace operates under Part 161 and continues to open its doors to aspiring pilots. Buiqui has trained over 350 students from both national and international backgrounds and has strategic partnerships with over 10 airlines and financial institutions.

Source: Elixir Aircraft

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Expands Fleet in January 2025 with 2 Additional Aircraft

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft, aligning with its commitment to providing advanced pilot training programs.

The Tecnam P2010 TDI is equipped with the Continental CD-170 engine and features advanced avionics, including the Garmin G1000 NXi suite.

CAA last month highlighted its 2024 Achievements

  • Fleet Expansion: Added one (1) Multi-Engine aircraft and five (5) Single-Engine aircraft to the training fleet.
  • Operational Milestones:
    • Flew over 29,000 hours, equivalent to training 145 ab initio commercial pilots.
    • Set a single-day flying record of 220+ hours in October.
    • Achieved the academy’s best-ever aircraft productivity in annual flying hours.
  • Pilot Training Programs:
    • Launched a Flying Instructor Program in partnership with IndiGo, inducting six instructors.
    • Enrolled 100+ IndiGo Cadet Pilots and achieved excellent pass rates for DGCA ground school exams.
  • Technological Advancements:
    • Implemented an industry-first integrated paperless platform for CAMO, inventory, and engineering operations.
    • Eliminated inefficiencies, streamlining operations to support the increase in scale.
  • Expansion Plans: Initiated discussions with state governments and private companies for establishing a third airbase.

To learn more about Chimes Aviation Academy check out the recent interview with AFM.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Pilot Training Ground School Materials Provider Padpilot Partners with Aeroclube de Leiria to Enhance PPL(A) Training in Portugal

Portugal – United Kingdom based pilot training educational material publisher Padpilot has announced a new partnership with Aeroclube de Leiria, a flight training organization offering a range of EASA aviation licenses. The collaboration will see Padpilot providing digital theory materials for the school’s Private Pilot Licence (PPL(A)) courses.

Elena Chignola from Aeroclube de Leiria said, “Padpilot has already proven an essential addition to our PPL(A) course, raising our pass rate to 100% at the first attempt. The feedback from students on the digital books has been very positive, and the same enthusiasm has been shared by our theoretical instructors. Our decision to implement Padpilot has given results since the very start and we are proud to offer updated, standardised training material to our current and future pilots.”

  • Aeroclube de Leiria, established in 1938, is one of Portugal’s longstanding aviation training institutions.
  • Padpilot’s digital theory materials have already contributed to a 100% first-attempt pass rate for PPL(A) students.
  • Both students and instructors have responded positively to the updated and standardized training content.

Source: Padpilot
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Flight School Management Software Aviatize Announces 2025 Appointment for CEO

Global – Aviatize has announced the appointment of Dominiek De Roo as its new CEO. De Roo, who joined the company in 2023 as the founding Country Manager for U.S. operations, brings extensive experience in both aviation management and flight operations.

  • De Roo is an active Boeing 747 pilot and previously served as Flight School Center Manager at CAE in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • His background provides a strong foundation in flight training operations and leadership.
  • Aviatize expects his expertise to drive the company’s growth and innovation in aviation technology and management solutions.

“As for me, I’ll be taking on the role of Chief Commercial Officer based out of Phoenix, focusing on business development and commercial growth to expand our reach and impact in the general aviation and flight training industry.” stated Tom Verbruggen, Founder of Aviatize.

Learn more about Aviatize or Mr. De Roo by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

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