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European Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy Welcomes 21 Students in Final 2024 Intake

Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy welcomed 21 students as its final 2024 intake closing 2024 on a high note including acquiring a new DA42 aircraft and announcing the commencement of construction for its state-of-the-art headquarters in Locarno. Looking ahead to 2025, the academy has unveiled plans for a new student campus and has already secured bookings for more than 60% of its ATPL training slots.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Announces 2025 Promotion for Global Marketing Content Creator Lead

Vero Beach, Florida, USA / Gloucestershire, United Kingdom – Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, has promoted Mr. Will Ford as its Global Marketing Content Creator Lead. In his new role, Ford will oversee the creation and management of content that highlights Skyborne’s comprehensive pilot training programs and state-of-the-art facilities worldwide.

Learn more about Skyborne or Mr. Ford by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Will Ford (Skyborne)
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft and Partners Achieve Hydrogen Turbine Ground Test Milestone

France – Elixir Aircraft, in collaboration with Turbotech, Safran, and Air Liquide, has successfully conducted the first ground test of the BeautHyFuel hydrogen turbine, marking a significant milestone in hydrogen-powered aviation. The demonstration was carried out at Air Liquide’s Grenoble Technologies Campus, showcasing a fully integrated propulsion system.

  • The BeautHyFuel project aims to advance hydrogen turbine technology for aviation, integrating Turbotech’s turbine with Air Liquide’s cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage system operating at –250°C.
  • The ground test replicated the functions of a complete aircraft propulsion system, demonstrating end-to-end feasibility.
  • The project entered its operational phase in early 2024, with initial power supply tests preceding the successful ground demonstration.
  • Further details on the project will be shared at the Paris Air Show.

See previous update on this project:

Source: Elixir Aircraft
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Cirrus Introduces Immersive AR Pre-Flight Tool for SR Series Pilots

Cirrus Aircraft has announced an upgrade to its Cirrus Approach app for iPad, introducing an Augmented Reality (AR) pre-flight tool designed specifically for the SR Series aircraft. The update aims to provide a lifelike, hands-on training experience for pilots, enhancing their preparation for real-world operations. The new AR tool enables users to virtually interact with the SR Series aircraft, bridging the gap between theoretical practice and practical application.

Source: Cirrus Aircraft
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Airbus Helicopters Reports Strong Growth with 450 Net Orders and Innovations in 2024

France – Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) and delivered 361 helicopters in 2024, marking another year of steady growth with a 57% preliminary share of the global civil and parapublic market. The company’s strong performance was driven by demand across its light, twin-engine, and heavy helicopter segments, with orders placed by 182 customers in 42 countries.

  • Market Growth Highlights:
    • Orders increased by nearly 10% for the second consecutive year.
    • Key contributors included the Super Puma programme with 58 orders from the German Bundespolizei, Japan Coast Guard, and the Ministries of Defence of the Netherlands and Romania.
    • The H145 and H145M attracted new defence customers, including Brunei Air Force, Belgian Ministry of Defence, and Bahraini Police Aviation Command.
  • Product Innovations:
    • The Racer compound helicopter exceeded 407 km/h in its initial flights.
    • The CityAirbus NextGen completed its maiden flight in Donauwörth.
    • The H175 concluded its de-icing flight tests in Canada and Norway, progressing toward certification, while the H160 saw over 30 units entering service worldwide.
  • Defence and Security Priorities:
    • Airbus supported humanitarian missions, including U.S. National Guard operations after Hurricane Helene and disaster relief in Valencia, Spain.
    • Expanded uncrewed systems (UAS) portfolio, showcasing crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities with the VSR700.
    • Initiated studies for the European Next Generation Rotorcraft programme.
  • Global Footprint Expansion:
    • Celebrated 40 years of operations in Fort Erie, Canada, which will deliver 19 H135 helicopters to the Canadian defence sector.
    • Opened a new facility in Oxford, UK, marking 50 years of Airbus presence in the country.
    • Announced an H125 final assembly line in India in partnership with TATA.
  • Sustainable Aviation Efforts:
    • Increased sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage to nearly 20% for test and training flights in Marignane, Albacete, Donauwörth, and Oxford.

Source: Airbus
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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft to attend FSANA Flight School Operator Conference and Trade Show 2025

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA – The Flight School Association of North America (FSANA) is set to host the International Flight School Operators Conference & Trade Show 2025 from February 6–8 at the Walt Disney World Swan in Florida. Training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft will be attending the conference and trade show to speak with operators about its aircraft application to flight training operations.

Source: Tecnam Aircraft
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