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Cessna 172 Skyhawk Celebrates 70 Years as World’s Leading Trainer AIrcraft

USA – The Cessna 172 Skyhawk marks 70 years of flight this month, as it continues to lead the industry as the most popular aircraft in the world. The iconic high-wing Cessna 172, now known as the Skyhawk, first took flight in June 1955. Through the intervening decades, more than 45,000 172s have been delivered to customers across the globe.

“As the most popular aircraft in aviation history, the Cessna Skyhawk’s 70 years of success in pilot training and aviation programs highlight the aircraft’s exceptional design and enduring performance,” said Chris Crow, vice president, Piston Sales. “With our ongoing dedication to innovation, including the recent enhancements to the Cessna piston lineup, we look forward to seeing the Skyhawk continue to inspire the journey of flight as the go-to aircraft for flight schools and private pilots across the world.”

Customers taking delivery of the aircraft today enjoy new, modern features added to the legendary aircraft last year, including powered headset jacks, black instrument panels and upgraded seats for comfort and durability.

The Cessna Skyhawk is considered the aircraft of choice for pilot training. In 2015, Textron Aviation introduced the Top Hawk program to provide students with access to Skyhawks, the world’s most popular trainer aircraft. The program connects students from flight schools and universities with factory-new Cessna Skyhawks, supporting the industry with a robust pipeline of skilled aviators. Nearly 50 Cessna Skyhawks have been placed with various flight schools and universities as part of the program, both in the U.S. and the first U.K. recipient this year.

Source: Cessna
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Flight Simulation Software Provider ProSim to Showcase Advanced Pilot Training Tools at F-AIR Colombia 2025

Colombia – ProSim Training Solutions B.V. is excited to announce its participation in F-AIR COLOMBIA 2025, one of Latin America’s premier aerospace exhibitions. Taking place 9–13 July 2025 at José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro, Colombia, the event brings together aviation professionals and pilots to explore the future of aerospace and pilot training.

  • ProSim will showcase its latest high-fidelity, cost-effective training solutions aimed at modernizing flight education and simulator experiences across the region.

  • The company offers a range of technologies including:

    • Fixed-Based Training Devices (FBTs)

    • Extended Reality (XR) tools

    • Advanced performance analytics for instructor insights and pilot feedback

Source: ProSim Training Solutions 
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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Hosts Lindbergh Flying School in June 2025

Bologna, Italy – Professional Aviation, one of the largest flight schools in the country, hosted students from Lindbergh Flying School for an immersive aviation experience at its training facility. The visit provided hands-on exposure to real-world flight operations, including simulator sessions, a Cirrus aircraft flight, and guided navigation and maintenance tours—designed to inspire the next generation of aviators.

Source: Professional Aviation
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eLearning Pilot Training Solution Provider Avsoft Announces Partnership with Canadian Operator Pacific Sky Aviation

Calgary, Canada – Avsoft International has entered into a new partnership with Pacific Sky Aviation, a Canadian flight training provider based in British Columbia. Under the agreement, Pacific Sky Aviation will integrate Avsoft’s Dash 8 Q400 aircraft systems course into its training curriculum.

The Dash 8 Q400 course, designed with flexible modules and comprehensive technical detail, enables Pacific Sky Aviation to deliver effective and efficient training to its pilots. The course supports both initial and recurrent training needs, and is accessible through Avsoft’s proprietary Learning Management System (avLMS) or can be integrated with a third-party LMS.

Source: Avsoft
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34 airBaltic Employees Become Pilots Through airBaltic Pilot Academy

Riga, Latvia – airBaltic has announced that 34 of its employees from various departments have taken a transformative step by enrolling in the airBaltic Pilot Academy, transitioning into careers as pilots. This remarkable initiative underscores the airline’s commitment to internal talent development and its dedication to nurturing a passionate, homegrown pilot workforce. From former cabin crew to marketing and engineering professionals, these individuals highlight the power of career mobility within the aviation industry.

Source: airBaltic
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