Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that Airways Aviation Australia team attended the Pacific Airshow 2024 and announced that it will be expanding its training aircraft fleet as it signed a purchase agreement for a Diamond DA42 aircraft from Utility Air.
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Ansett Aviation Training, a global operator of full flight simulator training centers, has adopted the ICARUS software solution developed by INEXLO Technologies to enhance Safety and Compliance management across its six global training center locations.
“We are looking forward to establishing long-term collaboration with our Australian client and help the organization to modernize their Safety and Compliance systems.” shared INXELO Technologies.
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 centres. Its headquarters are located at Tullamarine International Airport in Melbourne, Australia with two additional training centres in Australia, two international ones in Milan, Italy and Taipei, Taiwan as well as the Middle East Training Center located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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In late 2023, Ardmore Flying School (based in Auckland, NZ) welcomed onboard Aeroplanned; a NZ based company who have created a resource planning software tool designed specifically for the pilot training industry. The software develops precise student timelines and forecasts the necessary instructors and aircraft to achieve optimal outcomes.
Aeroplanned is now delighted to announce a new collaboration with Smart Management Systems to streamline the integration between their systems.
Smart, an aviation management platform focused on streamlining day-to-day flight operations, and Aeroplanned, a forecasting platform designed to help flight schools complete students on time and optimise resource use, are simplifying customer workflows by enabling the synchronisation of student progress updates between their software systems.
Ardmore Flying School (AFS) use both systems and are thrilled with the collaboration. GM Irene King stated “This integration is critical for the effective operation of our flight school. It ticks the boxes in so many areas: enhanced transparency of student information, improved capability to plan aircraft asset and human resource deployment, increased assurance of regulatory compliance, and meeting the organisation’s KPIs even better from my perspective!”
Jen Liddle, CEO of Aeroplanned is also excited about the partnership: “We are passionate about providing accurate forecasts so flight schools can achieve the best possible results. The more integration we can provide with day-to-day systems, the better for our customers. It’s a pleasure to work with forward-thinking companies like Smart that prioritise the best outcomes for our mutual customers.”
Jen Liddle also remarked that though they provide support to multiple flight training businesses, they had never worked with a female management team previously as they have at Ardmore Flying School!
Nathan James, CEO of Smart Management Systems describes the partnership as “A massive win for the industry as Smart schools are now afforded the valuable forecasting data they require to maximise their resource utilisation and ensure on-time completions. Aeroplanned share our passion for General Aviation, and for reducing the complexities of managing a profitable and efficient flight training business. The business insights this platform can offer our existing and future Smart customers are a great value-add for our platform.”
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São José dos Campos, Brazil – Aircraft manufacturer Embraer reported a significant increase in aircraft deliveries for the second quarter of 2024, delivering a total of 47 jets, marking an 88% rise compared to the 25 aircraft delivered in the first quarter of the year.
2024 Guidance:
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services & Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has shared that its Gold Coast, Australia base Airways Aviation Australia welcomed government officials from the Republic of Nauru.
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“We are proud to partner with the Republic of Nauru in sponsoring their nationals to pursue their Commercial Pilot licences with us,” said Janet Dalby, CEO of Airways Aviation Australasia and Pacific. “It was a real pleasure to host the delegation and provide them with an opportunity to engage with our dedicated students.”
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Global flight training group Airways Aviation, which operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and India has announced that its team in Australia will be present at the upcoming Pacific Airshow, scheduled for August 16th to 18th 2024 at Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with Airways Aviation and learn more about their courses available in Gold Coast and Lismore.
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Perth, Australia, 13 August 2024 – Virgin Australia has placed a firm order with Embraer for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan. The order will see the E190-E2, the world’s most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft with the lowest noise emissions, complement the airline’s larger narrowbodies and replace its long-serving Fokker fleet. The order will be reflected in Embraer’s Q3 backlog and deliveries are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2025.
The announcement event will be attended by the Deputy Premier of Western Australia and Treasurer, Minister for Transport and Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Rita Saffioti. Virgin Australia’s E190-E2 fleet will be based in Perth and operated by Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA). The aircraft has a flying range of around six hours and is powered by Pratt & Whitney’s PW1900G engines.
“When the new E190-E2 enters service from October 2025, it will become the first new aircraft in the WA charter market this century,” said Jayne Hrdlicka, Virgin Australia Group CEO. “The E190-E2 is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its segment and will reduce emissions by about 30 per cent compared to the outgoing F100. These aircraft also feature significantly lower noise profiles and enhanced passenger comfort.”
“When the E190-E2 joins the fleet from late next year it will predominantly operate charter flights for VARA, bolstering its position as a leading operator in the WA charter market.
“This is a huge vote of confidence by the Virgin Australia Group in our charter business and the WA market.”
“The E2 is a game changer,” said Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation. “We are excited to welcome Virgin Australia to the Embraer family and look forward to seeing our best in class E2 – renowned for comfort, quietness, and low emissions – take the Airline to even greater heights.”
Building upon the first-generation E-Jets’ 20 years of operational excellence, the E190-E2’s enhanced aerodynamics, novel wing design, and new technologies deliver significant improvements in carbon emissions and fuel burn. It has been certified to fly with blends of up to 50% SAF and has demonstrated through test flights the engine’s operability with 100% SAF.
Embraer is committed to developing products, solutions, and technologies to contribute to the aviation industry’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Embraer aims to be carbon neutral by 2040 and achieve carbon neutral growth from 2022. It plans to implement 25% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use in its operations by 2040 and 100% renewable energy sources by 2030.
Since the first Bandeirante took to Australia’s skies in 1978, Embraer’s has firmly established its presence there with close to 50 aircraft currently operating in the country, making it one of the largest E-Jets fleets in the Asia-Pacific region.
About VARA and Virgin Australia Group
Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, formerly Skywest, has been a proud fixture in the Western Australian landscape for more than six decades. VARA joined Virgin Australia Group in 2013 and now operates more than 250 services per week.
The Group was founded in the year 2000 by Sir Richard Branson and is now one of the largest Australian airlines operating an extensive domestic network as well as short-haul international services, charter and cargo operations, and its loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer. The Group employs more than 7,800 people and boasts more than 12 million Velocity members who can use their Points to redeem flights to over 600 destinations around the world through Virgin Australia and the airline’s extensive list of international partner carriers.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
Source: Embraer
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Flight Schedule Pro, the leading global flight school management software platform, announced the launch of its Next Gen suite of capabilities built to transform the way flight schools operate, offering intelligent scheduling, accelerated student graduation visibility, and billing autopilot capabilities.
The launch of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro comes at a critical time for the aviation industry. With the global pilot shortage reaching unprecedented levels, the role of flight schools in producing qualified pilots quickly and efficiently has never been more crucial. By optimizing operations and accelerating training processes, Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform empowers flight schools to meet this growing demand, ensuring a steady pipeline of well-trained pilots to support the aviation sector’s recovery and growth.
“Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro is a critical step in flight school management technology,” said Nick Wegner, CEO of Flight Schedule Pro. “Our customers serve not only their students but also global airlines who are combatting the pilot shortage. NextGen capabilities maximize aircraft utilization, streamline student progress tracking, and automate billing and operations to strengthen the relationship between flight schools, their students, and the airlines.”
Key capabilities of Next Gen Flight Schedule Pro include:
A major focus of Flight Schedule Pro is maximizing aircraft utilization, addressing one of the most significant operational challenges faced by flight schools. By optimizing scheduling and aircraft utilization, schools can significantly increase training capacity without the substantial expense of acquiring additional aircraft, leading to improved profitability and faster student progression.
Ed Bagden, Director of Operations at LIFT Academy, shared, “Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen platform has been transformative for Lift. We’ve invested heavily in leveraging the data FSP provides to optimize our operations. The insights we gain allow us to make data-driven decisions, drive efficiency, maximize aircraft utilization, and graduate industry-leading pilots to join Republic Airlines.”
To ensure a smooth onboarding for new customers, Flight Schedule Pro has also launched a new white-glove, concierge implementation and support initiative. Led by Corey Knop, the newly appointed VP of Customer Experience, this program offers personalized guidance and support throughout the implementation process and beyond. “Our goal is to ensure that every flight school can fully leverage the power of our Next Gen platform to transform their operations,” said Knop. “Flight Schedule Pro is proud to have a North American team of over a dozen support and implementation staff from the aviation industry providing hands-on support and implementation every step of the way.”
Flight Schedule Pro’s Next Gen features are unlocked for all Suite subscribers, with Billing Autopilot accessible to users of FSP’s Preferred Merchant Account.
Flight Schedule Pro by the numbers
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