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US Flight Training Group Hosts Regional Operator in September 2024
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Global Flight Training Provider Skyborne Welcomes UK Based ACMI and Charter Operator in September 2024
Global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, has hosted Richard Stanway, Deputy Head of Training at Ascend Airways, who introduced new career opportunities to Skyborne graduates.
Ascend Airways, a fast-growing member of Avia Solutions Group—the world’s largest ACMI provider—is actively seeking new talent as it continues its expansion.
The session also featured Skyborne graduate Chirag Bhuva, who joined Ascend Airways last year. Bhuva shared insights into his career journey with the airline, offering valuable advice to prospective candidates.
Source: Skyborne
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Global Flight Training Group, AeroGuard Flight Training Center, Welcomes First Class of Air India Cadets in 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, is excited to welcome its inaugural class of Cadets from Air India to its Phoenix, Arizona, USA campus. This first class of 19 students marks a significant partnership between AeroGuard and Air India, committed to providing high-quality, professional pilots for India’s flag carrier.
AeroGuard announced its selection by Air India to be a flight training provider for the airline earlier this year in February. Since this time, AeroGuard’s first class of Cadets have gone through a carefully structured screening process and have successfully completed the DGCA Ground School portion of their training in India. These Cadets are now at AeroGuard’s Arizona campus where they will complete their practical flight training, earning the certifications and ratings required for their careers with airline.
Joel Davidson, AeroGuard’s CEO, stated “Welcoming AeroGuard’s first class of Air India Cadets is an exciting moment we’ve been preparing for. We are excited to support Air India in its growth by preparing the next generation of their pilot workforce. We look forward to many more of the airline’s Cadets joining us soon.”
Air India is at the forefront of the rapidly growing air travel industry with plans to continue expanding their fleet and workforce. Air India has invested in its future by partnering with AeroGuard to professionally train and prepare its future pilots through the Cadet Pilot Program. Additional classes of Cadets are already underway in India and will join the first class at AeroGuard’s Phoenix campus once they complete Ground School.
With its commitment to safety, student success, and its high-quality training curriculum, AeroGuard is providing initial pilot training for additional leading airlines including China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Air New Zealand. AeroGuard has expanded its training capacity across all three U.S. campuses with 250+ experienced flight instructors and over 110 aircraft in its rapidly expanding fleet.
AeroGuard plans to further expand its training capacity up to 2,000 students across all three campuses. The flight school has added over 20 aircraft to its fleet in 2024 alone, in addition to its ongoing 90-aircraft order from Piper Aircraft which began deliveries in July and will take the fleet to over 200 total aircraft.
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 25 years with more than one million flight hours of training experience and graduating over 7,000 cadets.
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US Airline Owned Flight School Opens Applications for 2025 Pilot Training Class
Goodyear, Arizona – United Aviate Academy (UAA), United Airlines’ wholly owned flight school, has opened its application window, offering aspiring pilots the opportunity to join its highly respected Aviate program. UAA is actively seeking to enroll approximately 150 new students for the first half of 2025.
- UAA has been operating since 2019, welcoming 30 classes and training over 630 students.
- The academy provides students with the pathway to join United Airlines’ Aviate program.
- Upon acceptance into Aviate, students receive a conditional job offer to become a United Airlines First Officer.
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Airbus Releases 2024-2043 Global Services Forecast – Including Pilot Demand Forecast
Global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, released the latest edition of its Global Services Forecast (GMF) for the 2024-2043 period. The forecasts highlights that the services market is set to almost double in size over the next 20 years to USD 290bn. Driven by: 42,430 new aircraft deliveries.
Key relevant highlights for the pilot training ecosystem:
- 42,430 new aircraft deliveries; 18,460 to replace and 23,970 to grow the current fleet
- 620,000 new pilots required
- 124,000 in North America
- 124,000 in China
- 119,000 in Europe and CIS
- 90,000 in Asia Pacific
- 59,000 in the Middle East
- 54,000 in South Asia
- 36,000 in Latin America and the Caribbean
- 14,000 in Africa
- 8.3 million hours of training required in simulators
Source: Airbus
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New Indian Airline Appoints CEO in September 2024
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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Airline Academy Places 122 Graduates with European Airlines in the First 8 Months of 2024
L3Harris Airline Academy has announced its latest graduate employment statistics, showcasing the success of its pilot training programs. From January 1st to August 31st, 2024, a total of 122 L3Harris graduates have secured positions with various airlines across Europe, affirming the academy’s strong industry connections and high-quality training. The 122 L3Harris graduates include:
- 65 with easyJet
- 30 with British Airways
- 10 with Ryanair
- 13 with TUI, Nordica, Loganair, Wizz Air UK, Jet2, and Air Aurigny
About L3Harris Airline Academy
L3Harris Airline Academy is a premier global flight training organization with campuses in the US and the UK offering comprehensive pilot training programs. With strong industry connections, the academy consistently helps graduates secure positions with leading airlines worldwide.
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Germany-based FFS Training Center Prepares Pilots for South African Charter Airline in 2024
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Global Flight Training Provider Skyborne Welcomes 19 New Cadets to IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program
Skyborne Airline Academy and IndiGo Airlines are welcoming 19 new cadets to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program during their Letter of Intent (LoI) ceremony.
The cadets will begin their flight training at Skyborne’s Vero Beach base in the United States, before completing their flight license conversion in India and type rating on the Airbus A320.
Rina Basu, Skyborne Regional Director, APAC, says: “Following a rigorous selection process, I am excited for our new cadets to start their Skyborne training knowing they will go on to fly with India’s leading airline. We are proud to have been training cadets for IndiGo since 2019, and I am looking forward to supporting our newest cohort.”
Anshika Tripathi, cadet in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne, says: “I have always been inspired by stories about brave and professional pilots from the world of commercial aviation. With Skyborne and IndiGo, I will be able to follow the same path.”
Datla Pavana Dharani Kumar Sathwik Varma, cadet in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne, says: “Skyborne’s reputation as a premier flight training academy makes this opportunity remarkable, and the chance to train at its Florida location offers me an incredible environment to learn and grow. I relish the opportunity to fly with IndiGo as an A320 pilot.”
The 18-month IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne begins at Skyborne’s United States facility in Vero Beach, Florida, with cadets spending 12 months earning their US FAA 141 Commercial Pilots License with Instrument Rating, plus the required multi-engine time, before completing a DCGA Flight Licence Conversion in India. The application process has recently been revamped to include the latest suite of ADAPT pilot aptitude tests from Symbiotics.
About Skyborne
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training.
Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged.
Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimise additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.
Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, the Propel Flight Academy by Delta and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway.
Source: Skyborne
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