Swiss Flight School Takes Delivery of 2 Bristell B23‑912iS Aircraft in October 2025

Switzerland – Kreutzer.aero, a Swiss flight training and aircraft operations company, has taken delivery of two new Bristell B23 912iS aircraft, marking a significant fleet enhancement for its training and charter operations. The aircraft will also be used in SPHAIR, Switzerland’s official selection program for aspiring military and civil pilots, operated in coordination with the Swiss Air Force.

  • The delivery was facilitated by Manuel Ruchti, Bristell’s authorized dealer in Switzerland, ensuring a smooth and efficient handover process.
  • The Bristell B23 912iS aircraft are equipped with Rotax 912iS fuel-injected engines and Garmin G3X glass cockpit avionics, offering a modern, fuel-efficient, and cost-effective platform ideal for both ab-initio and advanced pilot training.
  • The aircraft are certified for EASA CS-23 operations, supporting full training flexibility from Private Pilot Licence (PPL) to Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) levels.
  • For SPHAIR, the national pilot aptitude and screening program, these aircraft will serve as a core training platform for candidates preparing for Swiss Air Force and airline pilot pathways.

Source: Martin Berka (Bristell Aircraft)
Photo Credit: Martin Berka (Bristell Aircraft)

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India’s Regulator Adds Private Hospitals for Pilot Medicals Beginning 15 November 2025

India – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced that, effective 15 November 2025, several private hospitals will be authorised to conduct Class 1, 2 and 3 pilot medical examinations for civil aviation personnel—a major shift from the previous reliance largely on military‑airforce medical boards.

  • The new empanelment lets approved private aeromedical centres conduct mandatory medical evaluations for pilots and other aviation‑licence holders.

  • Notable empanelled hospitals include:

    • Apollo Hospitals (Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Indore)

    • Max Healthcare (Delhi)

    • Medanta (Gurugram)

    • Ruby Hall Clinic (Pune)

    • Nanavati Hospital (Mumbai) – authorised specifically for Class 1 initial and re‑initial medicals.

  • The aviation pilots’ association Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India) welcomed the move, stating it aligns forward with separating civil and military medical‑evaluation frameworks and with global aviation best practices.

Source: DGCA

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