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Digital Platform Aviationfly Seeking to Expand Support for Aspiring Pilots in Bangladesh

Global digital platform Aviationfly which supports aspiring pilots on starting their pilot training with a flight school has expanded its support for aspiring pilots in the Philippines through sharing a How to become a pilot in Bangladesh guide. In this guide Aviationfly answers how and where flight training can be done including the avialable flight training options, the basic requirements, training stages, career options and frequently asked questions for becoming a pilot.

About Aviationfly
Aviationfly is a digital platform which works with Flight Schools to connect them to a larger global audience of aspiring pilots – receiving over 90,000 website visits per month and having a database of over 60,000 aspiring pilots. 

Source: Aviationfly

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AeroGuard Flight Training Center CEO Visits with Air India Cadet Pilots in July 2024

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, announced in 2024 its selection by Air India as the flag carrier’s preferred flight training provider. AeroGuard’s CEO, Joel Davidson and Chief Marketing Officer, James Constable, visited the Air India Training Academy in Gurugram, India in July to meet and spend time with the cadets.

AeroGuard places significant importance on cultivating an airline aligned pilot training culture and ensuring that the cadets are prepared to train within industry leading safety and quality flight training operations.

The Air India cadet pilot program individuals start their training journey at the Air India Training Academy for their Ground School phase and gain exposure to the airlines culture. After completing their ground school training and exams in India, the cadets will come to AeroGuard’s Phoenix, Arizona base in the United States to conduct their flight training and establish the skills required for their professional pilot careers with Air India.

AeroGuard’s frequent meetings with cadets from airline partners signifies its commitment to fostering excellence in pilot training and establishing a foundation of trust and collaboration between AeroGuard, the airline partner, and the airline’s future pilots.

About AeroGuard Flight Training Center
AeroGuard Flight Training Center is a global leader in ab initio flight training with three U.S. campuses that offer accelerated commercial pilot training programs to candidates from all over the world. With a commitment to safety and student success, AeroGuard’s high quality training has established airline-ready cadets for over 20 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.

Source: AeroGuard Flight Training Center

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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Opens Applications for DGCA CPL Ground Classes

Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, has announced the induction of Batch 1 for its DGCA CPL Ground Classes course offering. Applications for this exciting opportunity will open on 27 July 2024 and close in August 2024.

Highlights:

  • All DGCA subjects, including Radio Telephony
  • Competitive Pricing
  • 6-month course
  • Computer Number is a must
  • No Flying with CAA included

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Greek Pilot Training Organisation Egnatia Aviation Enrols 86 Cadets Year to Date – 2024

Egnatia Aviation, one of Greece’s largest flight training organisations headquartered in Kavala, is delighted to welcome its 4th batch  of cadets in 2024, making a total of 86 cadets who have started their training this year.

In addition, Egnatia Aviation is pleased to announce the commencement of two more batches in September (17/9) and November (26/11) for the EASA/UAE GCAA Airline Integrated Programme.

Source: Egnatia Aviation
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Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Announces Collaboration with Pilot Assessment Solution Provider

Professional Aviation/Professional Aviation Academy, one of the largest flight schools in Italy headquartered in Bologna, Italy, has shared its new selection process test, developed in collaboration with assessment and solution solution provider Symbiotics. The advanced Pilot Aptitude Test is designed to aid students in excelling in airline selection processes and preparing to meet the rigorous standards of commercial aviation.

This innovative tool evaluates both technical knowledge and soft skills, replicating the selection processes of major airlines and aviation agencies. The test includes the following components:

  • ADAPT Personality Questionnaire (APQ)
  • Cognitive (Reasoning)
  • English proficiency
  • Future Aptitude Selection Tool (FAST) questions
  • Mathematics and Physics

Earlier in the month Professional Aviation/Professional Aviation Academy announced that they have successfully obtained GCAA (General Civil Aviation Authority) certification as an authorized provider of theoretical airline pilot training. This new certification complements our existing GCAA certification for practical flight training, enabling them to offer a complete, integrated training solution for aspiring airline pilots.

Source: Professional Aviation
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider, CAE, Announces 2024 Chief Financial Officer Transition

Montreal, Canada – CAE Inc. (CAE or the Company) announced that Sonya Branco, Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), has advised the company of her intention to step down from her position at the end of August to pursue interests outside of CAE. As part of CAE’s succession plan, Constantino Malatesta, Chief Accounting Officer and Vice-President, Controller Office, will become interim CFO following Ms. Branco’s departure. A process is underway to identify and select a permanent CFO, and Ms. Branco will continue in a support capacity to ensure a seamless transition.

Ms. Branco has been CAE’s Executive Vice President, Finance and CFO since 2016. She joined CAE in 2008 and was appointed to the role of Vice President and Corporate Controller in 2011.

During her tenure, Ms. Branco was instrumental in the transformation of CAE into the world’s largest civil aviation training provider, which — combined with Defense & Security — makes CAE a company with highly recurring sources of revenue and cash flow. She presided over a period of significant expansion involving more than 20 acquisitions and their integration. Ms. Branco also planned and executed a capital allocation strategy, balancing accretive growth with maintaining a strong financial position and investment grade profile that allowed CAE to successfully navigate the COVID pandemic and beyond.

“On behalf of myself, CAE’s Board of Directors, and the entire executive management team, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to Sonya for her numerous contributions to CAE’s success over the last 17 years,” said Marc Parent, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Sonya led CAE’s finance organization through a period of significant growth and reached many important milestones. We have benefitted greatly from Sonya’s stewardship, her insightful mentorship of her colleagues, and her deep commitment to the Company. We wish Sonya the very best in her future endeavours.”

Added Mr. Parent, “Constantino has worked closely with Sonya for many years, and he has a deep knowledge of CAE’s business and an extensive background in finance that will provide continuity and stability at CAE. I have full confidence in Constantino’s ability to oversee the Company’s financial operations and strategy as we move forward with our selection process for the permanent CFO role, for which we will consider both internal and external candidates.”

Mr. Malatesta was appointed CAE’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice-President, Controller Office, in 2022. Before that he was Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller (2016-2022), Global Head of Finance, CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (2014-2016), and Director, Finance and Assistant Corporate Controller (2011-2014). He joined CAE in 2006 as Manager, Accounting Standards. Mr. Malatesta is a Chartered Professional Accountant and U.S. Certified Public Accountant. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Accounting from Concordia University in Montreal.

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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