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L3Harris Airline Academy in Europe Offers Access to GBP 61,000 in Student Funding For Pilot Training

Airline pilot training focussed L3Harris Airline Academy in the United Kingdom is offering students access to up to GBP £61,098 in student funding for its Integrated ATPL with Degree Programme. This program is achieved through a partnership with the University of Central Lancashire to create the unique Bsc (Hons) Aviation Pilot Programme with ATPL.

Joining L3Harris provides career prospects to their numerous airline partnerships, including British Airways and TUI, and access to their Graduate Placement Pool and Training Assurance. Since 2022, there were 377 graduates of L3Harris employed by airlines across Europe.

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Ireland Based Pilot Training Organisation to Convert 15 Single Engine Training Aircraft to Sustainable Aviation Fuel Powered Engines

Cork, Ireland headquartered pilot training organisation Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), announces the commencement of its transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF is an innovative plant-based fuel and can reduce carbon emissions by more than 90%. Through the acquisition of new next generation training aircraft AFTA will ensure an increasing number of its fleet can use SAF.

AFTA trains the next generation of commercial pilots and is the leading English speaking flight school in the EU providing ‘ab inito’ pilot training under European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Regulations. It has a strong partnership with both Munster Technological University and Enterprise Ireland, which is supporting the transition to SAF enabled aircraft.

AFTA’s ambition is to be a global leader in sustainable methods of pilot training for world-leading airlines, and the company has already landed it’s first SAF training aircraft, with plans to convert it’s entire fleet to alternative power plants in the coming years.

This follows on from AFTA’s achievement of being the first EASA approved flight training academy to introduce ‘Sustainability and Environmental Awareness’ in every aspect of a pilot’s training journey.

Speaking at AFTA’s ESG briefing update, Sean Kelly Ireland South MEP and member of the European Parliament Committee for Industry, Research and Energy, commented:

“It is encouraging to see how an Irish-EU based Pilot Education Academy, AFTA, who working with their MTU and airline partners, can strive to lead the global Pilot Training industry in it’s transition to a low-carbon future. Captain Mark Casey and the AFTA team are renowned as being an innovative Aviation Training Academy committed to a low-carbon emissions future and their leadership approach is recognised in Europe, by being the first EASA approved flight training academy to introduce “Sustainability and Environmental awareness” in every aspect of the pilot cadets training.

“I wish the Sustainability team at AFTA continued success in their transition to a low carbon future and further sustainable objectives.”

“I also note the findings of the recent study into the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Ireland which demonstrates its significant employment potential, up to 1000 jobs. However, as outlined in the reports (Research and Development) recommendations, it is important that Ireland and the EU continue to fund and support the promotion of SAF technologies leveraging Ireland’s third-level institutions and Government entities such as Enterprise Ireland, Science Foundation Ireland and SEAI.”

Commenting on AFTA’s ambitions for sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint, Captain Mark Casey, AFTA CEO and Head of Training, said:

“We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint significantly in line with government policy by 2030. The introduction of the Diamond DA42 NG has already proven to be a ‘game changer’ for the business. These state of the art modern aircraft are quieter, significantly more fuel efficient and most importantly they can run on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) which results in a 90% reduction in carbon emissions for our fleet. The next priority for AFTA is the conversion of 15 Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft to SAF powered engines and today marks the launch of the first converted aircraft with additional aircraft to follow in quick succession. We are committed to achieving the 2030 deadline for a 100% fleet conversion to SAF ahead of schedule and we are in continuous discussions with manufacturers and airframe retrofit component providers to lock in an achievable timeline to conversion.” An acutely focused strategic priority for AFTA is to eliminate our impact on the environment. In an ever changing business environment reducing our environmental impact with SAF will serve to de-risk our business as the airline industry accelerates its transition to alternative fuels.

Devilla Flynn of Enterprise Ireland said, “In a bold stride towards a more sustainable aviation industry, Atlantic Flight Training Academy has set a remarkable example by adopting SAF to reduce their CO2 emissions. This environmentally conscious move is not only changing the way we learn to fly but also shaping the future of the aviation sector, proving that commitment to greener skies is now taking off in the classroom”.

David Crowley, Sustainability Specialist at Cork Airport said:

“Cork Airport is delighted to see this innovation taking place. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are a very important part of the aviation industry’s transition to a more sustainable future. Its’s great to see AFTA taking practical steps to demonstrate the viability of this technology on the sustainability journey to net zero.”

Source: Atlantic Flight Training Academy
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Turkish Flight School Ayjet Concludes Pilot Training for African Air Force Pilots

One of Turkey’s largest pilot training organisations AYJET Flight School shared that 20 Rwandan Air Force pilots concluded their military personnel pilot training within the scope of the cooperation “Air Force Staff Pilot Training” conducted between AYJET and Rwanda Ministry of Defense.

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Atlantic Flight Training Group Welcomes Training Aircraft Manufacturer Elixir Aircraft to its Training Base in the US

EuroPilot Center, a pilot training organisation headquartered in Belgium, welcomed France based training aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft to Socal Pilot Center, its training location in the Coachella Valley in California, US. Both organizations will explore new horizons together, said EuroPilot Center.

Earlier in January 2024 EuroPilot Center announced the launch of an unprecedented 100.000 EUR for Airline Training Scholarships.

About EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center (and the International Pilot Center Alliance – ICPA)

EuroPilot and SoCal Pilot Center, part of the International Pilot Center Alliance (IPCA), are EASA and FAA Approved Training Organizations with Training Locations in Antwerp (Belgium) founded in 2007, and Coachella, California (USA) founded in 2015. Offering a complete series of high-level pilot training courses, ranging from EASA and FAA Private Pilot, Instrument Ratings, Commercial Pilot, APS-MCC, A-UPRT, and All-Inclusive Airline Career Programs. In addition, EASA and FAA Flight Instructor training courses are provided as well.

With an actual graduation/hiring percentage over 96%, EuroPilot & SoCal Pilot Center has been successful in offering alumni with Airline Jobs worldwide. IPCA has currently over 150 students in training, enrolled in different programs and this number is growing fast due to the worldwide Pilot Shortage.

Uniquely, the Campus in California called SoCal Pilot Center is providing both EASA training/Testing/Skill-Tests and FAA Part 141 training on US soil and is 100% owned by EuroPilot Center. The school is staffed with full-time European Flight Instructors and guarantees the highest quality standards in flight training. All facilities, including new student housing, are an integral part of the organization. The US branch is also part of the Textron Aviation, Cessna Pilot Center Network since 2016 and has been approved by CATS/PSI as an FAA Testing Center. SoCal Pilot Center is approved by the USCIS to provide M1 Visa’s to foreign students for Flight Training under the SEVIS program.

Source: EuroPilot Center
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Czech Republic Flight Training Group, F AIR, Logs 15,000 Flight Hours in 2023

One of Europe’s largest flight school, when measured by fleet size, Czech Republic based F AIR has shared its flight operation performance for 2023 in which it achieved a total of almost 15,000 flight hours. This achievement brings F AIR back to pre-COVID-19 levels and confirms their commitment and the quality of their aviation training.

“We would like to thank all our students, pilots and partners for achieving such a great flying result,” said F AIR.

2023 has been a year which saw F AIR conduct training for not only Czech stakeholders but also international airlines and training partners such as Vietnam based Vietjet and Vietname Airlines as well as United Arab Emirates based airline owned pilot training academy T3 Aviation Academy.

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Global Aircraft Lessor DAE Signs Pilot Training MoU with Global Operator of Full Flight Simulator Training Centers Ansett Aviation Training

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd (“DAE”) today announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Ansett Aviation Training(“AAT”), the Australia headquartered global operator of pilot simulator training centers. This MoU will promote the United Arab Emirates as a leading global aviation service provider and strengthen ties between DAE and AAT by supporting each other’s customer bases and fostering collaboration.

AAT recently opened a state-of-the-art training facility in the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South, a convenient five-minute drive from Dubai World Central Airport, offering world-class training to pilots and flight crew across the Middle East, Africa, India and beyond from its EASA certified ATR 72-600 full flight simulator. AAT is expected to add Airbus A320 training capabilities to this facility.

DAE is a top-ten global aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of nearly 500 aircraft, including 67 ATR 72-600 aircraft and 168 Airbus A320 family aircraft. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE has over three decades of leasing experience with the capabilities to provide customized and comprehensive solutions to airlines to address their fleet ambitions.

Commenting on the MoU, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are excited to announce this co-operation with AAT, which will provide DAE’s airline customers with pilot training infrastructure for ATR 72-600 and Airbus A320 aircraft types at AAT’s new training center in Dubai. DAE’s global network of customers and AAT’s international network of training centers will provide both companies an opportunity to enhance their product offerings to current and future customers”.

Mark Delany, Chief Executive Officer of AAT, added, “Ansett Aviation Training is excited to co-operate with DAE, marking a significant milestone in our global expansion. Our new, advanced training center in Dubai South’s Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, showcases our dedication to top-tier aviation training, featuring our state-of-the-art EASA certified ATR 72-600 simulator and upcoming Airbus A320 capabilities. This collaboration provides an important strategic opportunity to support DAE clients across the Middle East, Africa, India, and beyond, and promoting Dubai as a key player in global aviation services”.

About Ansett Aviation Training

Ansett Aviation Training (AAT) is a global pilot training solution provider operating and housing over 28 full flight simulators across 6 different training centers. Its headquarters are located at Tullamarine International Airport in Melbourne, Australia with two additional training centers in Australia, two international ones in Milan, Italy and Taipei, Taiwan as well as the recently announced Middle East Training Center located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About DAE

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aviation services corporation with two divisions: DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 170 airline customers in over 65 countries from its seven office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, New York, and Seattle.

DAE Capital is an award-winning aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 500 Airbus, ATR, and Boeing aircraft with a fleet value of US$17 billion. DAE Engineering provides regional MRO services to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from its state-of-the-art facility in Amman, Jordan, accommodating up to 17 wide and narrow body aircraft. It is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 25 regulators globally. 

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Global Aircraft Lessor DAE Signs Long-Term Leases for 10 Narrowbody Jets with Turkish Airlines

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced that it has reached an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the lease of 10 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2025.

Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are delighted to further deepen our already strong and long-term relationship with Turkish Airlines and to provide them a solution to their growing fleet requirements with these new technology, fuel efficient aircraft. We thank Turkish Airlines for their ongoing trust in DAE and wish them much success with their new fleet additions.”

DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to own a total of 96 737 MAX family aircraft.

About DAE

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aviation services corporation with two divisions: DAE Capital and DAE Engineering. Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 170 airline customers in over 65 countries from its seven office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Amman, Singapore, Miami, New York, and Seattle.

DAE Capital is an award-winning aircraft lessor with an owned, managed, and committed fleet of approximately 500 Airbus, ATR and Boeing aircraft with a fleet value exceeding US$17 billion. DAE Engineering provides regional MRO services to customers in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia from its state-of-the-art facility in Amman, Jordan, accommodating up to 17 wide and narrow body aircraft. It is authorized to work on 15 aircraft types and has regulatory approval from over 25 regulators globally.

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Latvian Airline Graduates 20 Pilots from Own Pilot Training Academy in 2023 and Purchases More Aircraft

airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, announced that 20 graduates of the airBaltic Pilot Academy joined the company as First Officers in 2023. During the same year, seven new Airbus A220-300 aircraft joined the fleet of the airline.

airBaltic also signed a significant contract for 30 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with purchase rights for additional 20. According to Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic, this purchase aligns with the goal of operating a fleet of 100 such aircraft by 2030.

Currently, the airBaltic fleet consists of 46 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, making it one of the youngest fleets in Europe. The airline also owns and operates its own flight school and full flight simulator training center.

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