Market Intelligence: Europe

15 Cadets from Norwegian Flight School Start at Italian Flight School Professional Aviation Academy in October 2024

Professional Aviation Academy is excited to announce that the first group of 15 students from Norway’s Pilot Flight Academy has arrived in Italy to complete a crucial part of their ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) course.

In September Pilot Flight Academy and Professional Aviation Academy announced the new partnership starting in October 2024. Through this collaboration, Pilot Flight Academy students have the opportunity to conduct their Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight training at Professional Aviation Academy’s state-of-the-art facilities in Italy.

This partnership offers students a unique opportunity to fly in diverse airspace and weather conditions, enhancing their training and better preparing them for international aviation careers. The Italian landscape, combined with Professional Aviation’s comprehensive training programs, provides the perfect environment for VFR training, adding significant value to the existing curriculum.

“We are excited to partner with Professional Aviation Academy and offer our students access to an excellent training facility in Bologna,” said Mikael Eriksson, CEO of Pilot Flight Academy. “Italy’s varied flight conditions will provide an invaluable training experience, helping our students develop the skills needed to navigate the complexities of flying in different regions across the globe.”

“We are proud to add this international partnership to our portfolio, further strengthening Professional Aviation’s global reach,” said Vito Preti, CEO of Professional Aviation Academy. “Our training offering includes both integrated and modular programs for fixed and rotary wings. We aim to be an international reference for training quality and timely delivery of pilots. This collaboration will also allow us to expand our fleet by adding 5 new aircraft, bringing our total to 26.”

Source: Professional Aviation Academy

Related Posts

AELO Swiss Academy Announces Tremendous Growth and Euro 6 Million Modernization at Locarno Airport

AELO Swiss Academy, Switzerland’s high-performance aviation academy, has reached another significant milestone in its ambitious growth strategy with the delivery of a brand-new Tecnam P2008 aircraft, expanding its fleet to 16 planes. In addition, an order has been placed for another Tecnam P2008, which will be delivered in January 2025, further expanding the fleet to 17 aircraft.

As part of its commitment to offering the highest standards in pilot training, AELO Swiss Academy is also investing €6 million in the expansion and modernization of its facilities at Locarno Airport. These new facilities, set to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, will support both the academy’s operations and the training needs of its students in a more efficient and integrated way.

This substantial investment aims to create a state-of-the-art campus that will revolutionize pilot training and significantly enhance the student experience. The new facilities will include:

  • Spacious hangars: Designed to house the entire AELO fleet, the new hangars will provide seamless access for aircraft maintenance and operations, ensuring high efficiency and safety standards.
  • Advanced simulators: Integrated into the training program, the simulators, including a MPS 737NG Flight Training Device will allow students to practice and refine their flying skills in a highly realistic, controlled environment.
  • Modern classrooms and briefing rooms: Equipped with the latest educational technology, these spaces will support comprehensive theoretical learning and in-depth pre-flight preparation.
  • Offices and administrative spaces: A streamlined operational hub, ensuring AELO’s professional environment meets the needs of its growing staff and student body.
  • On-site dormitories: To enhance the immersive learning experience, AELO is providing high-quality accommodation for its students. These dormitories will allow students to focus on their rigorous training without commuting distractions.

The investment represents a new era of growth and modernization for AELO Swiss Academy, which continues to build its reputation for excellence. Known for offering world-class pilot training, the academy prides itself on hiring some of the most experienced instructors in Europe: Two-thirds of the academy’s 38 flight instructors currently flying for major European airlines such as Ryanair, Swiss, Lufthansa, and others. These investments in infrastructure, combined with AELO’s experienced faculty, aim to provide students with an all-encompassing educational experience that prepares them for successful aviation careers.

Stefano Buratti, CEO of AELO Swiss Academy, remarked: “While our current facilities have served us well, this significant investment reflects our commitment to the future. We are excited to share this vision for 2025, transforming AELO Swiss Academy into a premier aviation training hub in Europe, tailored to meet the needs of aspiring pilots in the years to come.”

The academy has also experienced significant growth in its student body, with enrollment in the ATPL Integrated program doubling this year. This growth comes despite the academy having raised its entrance requirements, ensuring that those who join AELO are highly motivated and well-prepared to meet the demands of professional pilot training.

As the academy continues to expand its fleet and modernize its campus, AELO remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of pilot training, ensuring its graduates are fully equipped to succeed in the competitive world of aviation. This new chapter solidifies AELO’s position as a leader in aviation education and a trusted partner for airlines across Europe.

Source: AELO Swiss Academy
Photo Credit: AELO Swiss Academy

Related Posts

Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam Announces 2024 Appointment for Sales Manager Europe

Capua, Italy – Tecnam is pleased to announce the appointment of Pasquale De Rosa as Sales Manager for Europe. Pasquale brings with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience in a variety of industries.

Prior to joining Tecnam, Pasquale held a key position as Sales Executive with an EASA approved design organisation specialising in commercial aircraft transitions, conversions and cabin refurbishments. During his tenure, Pasquale helped expand the company’s market share in the aviation sector.

In 2022, Pasquale joined Tecnam as Marketing Manager where he successfully led marketing initiatives and strengthened the company’s presence in the General Aviation market.

As Sales Manager Europe, Pasquale will be responsible for overseeing regional sales operations and the European dealer network, building strategic partnerships and driving further market expansion across Europe.

“We are delighted to welcome Pasquale to this key role,” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer, “Europe is a key market for Tecnam and Pasquale’s sales experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence in the region.”

“I am truly honoured to take on the role of Tecnam European Sales Manager,” says Pasquale De Rosa “Together with the entire Tecnam team and our European representatives, I am confident that we can continue to strengthen our leading presence and achieve new milestones throughout the region.

Source: Tecnam
Photo Credit: Tecnam

Related Posts

ASTi will attend the 2024 Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Flight Simulation Conference

ASTi will attend the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Flight Simulation Conference on October 22–23, 2024 at the RAeS headquarters in London, United Kingdom. ASTi experts attending the conference will be Neil Waterman, Commercial Aviation Director; Max Scribner, AI Software Engineer; Dr. Jeremy Goodman, MRAeS; and Gary Pallett, Industry Consultant and former Royal Air Force navigator. All will be ready to discuss and demonstrate the latest in simulated air traffic control environment (SATCE) technology: ASTi‘s Simulated Environment for Realistic ATC (SERA).

Mr. Waterman will deliver a presentation titled, “Use of SATCE with AI Virtual Instructor for the Naval Aviation Training Command” during the “Use of AI and Data in Pilot Training” session at 11:35 a.m. on the 23rd. He is one of four presenters mentioning SATCE as an important emerging technology for pilot training.

ASTi will also host a portable SERA demonstration featuring an Airbus A320 desktop flight simulator. The demo’s multiple, real-time training scenarios will allow interested viewers to experience a full ATC radio comms and traffic environment geared specifically for commercial and military pilot training.

ASTi is a proud sponsor of the RAeS Flight Simulation Conference 2024. Interestingly, Mr. Waterman attended this same conference in 2006, where he first heard about the concept of developing an “automated ATC” tool for pilot training. That idea planted the SATCE seed in ASTi‘s collective conscience, grew into a concerted development effort, and has borne fruit as its successful SERA product.

About ASTi
ASTi is the leading supplier of communications, automated ATC, and sound systems to the training and simulation industry. ASTi meets FAA, EASA, and equivalent Level D qualifications with simulators around the world. Since 1989, ASTi has fielded over 11,000 systems at more than 1,000 installation sites in theUS and 50 other countries.

Source: ASTi
Photo Credit: ASTi

Related Posts

UK-based Pilot Training Organisation Upgrades MPS Flight Simulator with New Side Sticks

United Kingdom based VA Airline Training, an independent provider of airline training for individual pilots and airlines based in Cambridge, announced that it is upgrading its MPS manufactured Airbus A320 device with the installation of new side sticks.

VA Airlines Training operates the below devices and is approved by the UK CAA and EASA for APS MCC and Type Rating.

  • A320 FTD
  • B737NG FTD

Source: VA Airline Training
Photo Credit: VA Airline Training

Related Posts

Greek Pilot Training Organisation Egnatia Aviation Welcomes Diverse Global Intake of Cadets in October 2024 Airline Integrated Program Intake

Egnatia Aviation, one of Greece’s largest flight training organisations headquartered in Kavala, is excited to announce the arrival of a new cohort of cadets from Iraq, Austria, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Cyprus to its esteemed Airline Integrated Programme in October 2024. Among the newcomers is an Iraqi cadet, marking a significant milestone in the school’s exclusive training collaboration with Iraqi Airways.

Source: Egnatia Aviation
Photo Credit: Egnatia Aviation

Related Posts