1978 established New Zealand flight training organisation Nelson Aviation College, which offers a wide range of courses including Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Basic Gas Turbine, and Instrument Rating, has inducted around 17 new student pilots to its February 2024 intake of Private Pilot License (PP) and Diploma students.
Back in October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).
Source: Nelson Aviation College
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Brazil-based global aircraft manufacturer Embraer, the third largest commercial jet manufacturer, shared its perspectives for 2024.
- 64 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2023
- This is one unit short of its planned 65 to 70 target but it’s still 12% more than 2022
- Goal is to return to around 90 annual deliveries which we achieved in 2018 and 2019
- 2023 revenue was nearly the same as 2019, it is still only at 70% of pre-pandemic output
- Working with suppliers to grow this year’s output target by double digits
- “One sticking point is the pilot shortage. Fewer available pilots favours interest in bigger narrowbodies, and that creates a gap between those aircraft and the regional fleet. There have been a few soft years but the shortage seems to be resolving itself. That implies that we’ll see more demand for smaller narrowbodies which should fill in that gap. In the meantime, orders for the E175 in the USA remain strong since there isn’t movement on pilot scope clauses.”
Source: Embraer
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Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, Australia headquartered flight training group Sydney Flight College (SFC) shared its 2023 recap in numbers. In 2023, SFC launched its pilot academy in Tamworth, its second Australian airbase.
Check out its 2023 achievements in numbers below:
- 295 new students
- 104 graduated students
- 15,250 recorded flight hours
- 40 aircraft
- 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles
Source: Sydney Flight College
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ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, announced its 2023 annual results, highlighting a robust growth through increased deliveries and sales, strong performance of support and services, acquisition of new customers and route creation.
- ATR delivered 36 aircraft in 2023, a 44% increase from 2022. This reflects a positive momentum, while the year was still beset by lingering supply chain disruptions, with raw material and component shortages slowing down the manufacturer’s ambition to ramp up.
- With 40 new aircraft sold in 2023, a 53% rise from the prior year, the company achieves a book-to-bill ratio at over 1.
- ATR welcomed 11 new customers in 2023, of both new and pre-owned aircraft, and recorded over 100 transactions on the second-hand market, demonstrating the strong demand for ATR’s advanced, low-emission and cost-effective turboprops.
- While Asia remains ATR’s most dynamic market, the company also secured orders from Latin American and European customers in 2023, for both fleet growth and replacement.
- Overall, 160 new routes were opened by ATR aircraft last year, up from 150 in 2022.
- ATR achieved almost $1.2 billion in revenues for the first time since the pandemic, also supported by a record year for services with revenues over $400 million.
Looking at the regional market, the company sees further demand in the next years, with expected fleet growth mainly in:
- South Asia (India)
- South-East Asia (Indonesia, Philippines)
- Brazil
New regulations related to rising environmental pressure also create opportunities for ATR to capture a significant portion of the replacement market, especially in Europe, Japan, Canada and the United States, as ATR aircraft offer an immediate solution to cut down emissions dramatically compared to similar-size regional jets.
Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, ATR’s CEO, commented “2024 will be a year of stabilisation, paving the way for future growth, and we have already delivered two aircraft since the beginning of the year, which sets a promising pace for ATR.” She added: “Our 2023 results underscore the value and relevance of our products and services and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics. Our turboprops remain the backbone of many regional airlines’ fleets, praised for their fuel efficiency, low emissions, cost-effectiveness and versatility.”
Source: ATR Press Release
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Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, Australia headquartered Sydney Flight College (SFC) Australia announced the arrival of its latest batch of aspiring pilots, marking a significant step forward in the pursuit of aviation excellence. The institution proudly shares that 25% of the incoming students are talented females, a noteworthy accomplishment aligning with their “25 by 25” initiative. This initiative aims to achieve a 25% representation of women pilots at SFC by 2025.
SFC earlier in 2024 appointed Andrew McIntosh as the new Head of Operations. “Excited to start as Head of Operations at SFC Australia, as the organisation expands into Tamworth NSW with an exceptional flight training product,” said McIntosh.
Back in November 2023 SFC announced it has officially opened its new pilot academy at Tamworth Regional Airport which was formerly utilized by the Royal Australian Air Force. With full-time operations to begin in July 2024, the SFC Pilot Academy Tamworth will deliver training to over 100 students each year, delivering a newly designed course created to meet the needs and requirements of the global airline industry.
SFC currently operates a fleet of Piper Archer TX, Diamond DA42, Cessna 182, Piper Archer, and Piper Warrior.
Source: SFC Australia
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Australia headquartered Ansett Aviation Training which operates full flight simulator training centers across Australia, Asia, the Middle East and Europe has announced the launch of a Scholarship program.
The scholarships, funded entirely by Ansett Aviation Training, aim to support the ongoing education of two (2) deserving pilots. The recipients of these scholarships will undergo an endorsement course on the Beechcraft Super Kingair B200. Ansett Aviation Training will bear the full cost of these endorsement courses.
Each course spans twelve (12) working days, culminating in a final check ride upon successful completion of the course and simulator training. This is to ensure that the recipients have achieved the necessary standard. The endorsement also includes 3 take-offs and landings in an aircraft to finalise the type rating.
The Ansett Aviation Training Pilot Scholarship for 2024 is now accepting applications from pilots who are Australian citizens and meet the following minimum qualifications:
- A total of 1000 flying hours
- An Instrument Rating
- Holders of a CPL and or ATPL
- PXS/GTE Theory
- Affiliation with a member of the RAAA or Ansett Aviation Training, either through their employer or training organisation
The selection criteria for the scholarship include, but are not limited to:
- Academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to advancing as a pilot.
- Regular course attendance and high levels of airmanship
- Progress in and contributions to aviation and the workplace
- Special awards or achievements
- The benefits of receiving scholarship assistance
All applications will be evaluated by a panel consisting of the Ansett Aviation Training Flight Management Team. The panel’s decision is final, and no further correspondence will be entertained.
Applicants are required to fill out the provided Application Form, attaching additional pages if necessary. Supplementary information that may support your application, such as copies of references, special awards, your CV, school reports, or certificates, can also be attached.
Completed application through the Ansett Aviation Training website by the 8th of March 2024.
Source: Ansett Aviation Training
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