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FlightSafety International Appoints Nelson Hernandez as Embraer Praetor 600 Program Manager

USA – FlightSafety International, a leading provider of professional aviation training worldwide and full flight simulator training center operator, has appointed Nelson Hernandez as the new Program Manager for the Embraer Praetor 600 Program.

Learn more about FlightSafety International or Mr. Hernandez by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Nelson Hernandez (FlightSafety International)
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Lufthansa Aviation Training Group Announces 2026 Appointment for Manager Sales for European Flight Academy

Germany – Lufthansa Aviation Training Group, the airline owned pilot training group operating both flight training and full flight simulator training center’s, has appointed Daniel Eisen as Manager of Sales for European Flight Academy. European Flight Academy is the abinitio flight school of the Lufthansa Group.

Learn more about European Flight Academy or Mr. Eisen by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Daniel Eisen (European Flight Academy)
Photo Credit: European Flight Academy

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Boeing Names Steve Roberton President for Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific

Australia – Boeing has appointed Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve “Zed” Roberton, DSC, AM, as President for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, effective January 5, 2026, strengthening leadership across the company’s commercial, defence, and training-related activities in the region.

  • Roberton will oversee Boeing Australia Holdings as chairperson, lead strategic initiatives, expand partner collaborations, and serve as Boeing’s senior government liaison across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

  • He brings more than 30 years of operational, command, and capability development experience from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), including 26 years as a fighter pilot and service with Australian combat units and the United States Marine Corps.

  • His leadership background includes commanding the inaugural Operation OKRA Air Task Group in the Middle East, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, as well as senior roles such as Commander of the RAAF Air Combat Group, Air Commander Australia, and Head Force Design within the Vice Chief of the Defence Force Group.

  • Following his retirement from the RAAF in September 2022, Roberton served as a senior advisor at McKinsey & Company and began consulting for Boeing Defence Australia in June 2025.

Statements

  • “Zed is a widely-admired leader who is committed to advancing Australia’s national security and aviation priorities. His decades of hands-on experience leading complex joint military operations demonstrate that he has the proven skills and values needed to guide our Oceania operations forward,” said Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, President of Boeing Global.

  • “I’m in awe of our broad commercial and defence portfolio across Australia and New Zealand, and I look forward to collaborating with our employees, customers and partners as we work together to define the future of aerospace in the region,” said Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) Steve Roberton, DSC, AM.

Source: Boeing

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FlightLogger Promotes Kasper Lennox Valgren to Vice President of Revenue

Global – FlightLogger, a Denmark-based provider of flight training management software, has appointed Kasper Lennox Valgren as Vice President of Revenue, formalising a leadership progression following his previous role as Head of Global Sales and Marketing.

  • In 2025, more than 210 flight schools globally used the FlightLogger platform to manage operations and maintain audit readiness across regulatory frameworks including EASA, FAA, CASA, ANAC, and other national aviation authorities.

  • The software provides centralised, real-time documentation of student training records, aircraft maintenance logs, and instructor feedback, addressing common compliance gaps associated with manual and fragmented systems.

  • FlightLogger is widely deployed across multi-base and international training organisations to standardise workflows, enable instant data retrieval during inspections, and reduce audit preparation burden.

Source: FlightLogger

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Skyfarer Academy Partners with Flycore to Expand Flight School Access and Training Options Nationwide

USA – Skyfarer Academy announced a new partnership with Flycore, an innovative software company helping flight schools deliver better learning experiences for their students.

Flycore works with many flight schools across the United States, providing modern tools that streamline operations, improve communication, and enhance the student training journey. Through this partnership, Skyfarer Academy and Flycore aim to broaden access to high-quality flight training options while continuing to support individual instructors and schools at every stage of growth.

“Flight training is not one-size-fits-all,” said Skyfarer Academy. “By partnering with Flycore, we’re able to better support the full spectrum of training environments—from small local schools to large academies—while maintaining our core focus on instructor-led, student-centered learning.”

Expanding Flight School Listings and Programs

As part of the collaboration, Skyfarer Academy will begin listing more flight schools and their training programs on its platform. This expansion allows student pilots to explore a wider range of structured training options, locations, and instructional models, while helping schools reach students who are actively seeking the right fit for their aviation goals.

The partnership is designed to complement—not replace—Skyfarer’s ongoing support for individual instructors. Independent CFIs and flight schools alike will benefit from increased visibility, improved discovery, and a platform experience built around transparency and flexibility.

This partnership reflects Skyfarer Academy’s continued effort to build a more connected and comprehensive aviation training ecosystem.

Source: Skyfarer Academy
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Emirates Closes 2025 with Over 70 New Aircraft Ordered

United Arab Emirates – Emirates, the Dubai based carrier and one of the world’s largest long-haul operators, concluded 2025 with a significant expansion to its fleet strategy, placing orders for 73 new aircraft during the year.

  • 180,000 plus flight were conducted in the year
  • 16 Airbus A350 were brought into service
  • 55.6 million passengers were flown

To learn more about Emirates’s pilot demand check out AFM’s reporting here: Dubai-based Emirates Plans to Recruit 5,000 Pilots to Support Widebody Fleet Expansion – AFM.aero

Source: Emirates
Photo Credit: Emirates

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