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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne Welcomes New Cohort of Aspiring Pilots in the UK in November 2024

Global pilot training group Skyborne which operates flight training bases across the United Kingdom and the United States, marked a significant milestone with the induction of its CP40 cohort, welcoming around 18 cadet pilots to the training academy.

Earlier in the month Cargo operator DHL Air (UK) shared that it had awarded two of its East Midlands-based employees a fully-funded opportunity to pursue the UK CAA Integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) through pilot training group Skyborne.

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UK-Headquartered Pilot Training Group Leading Edge Aviation Celebrates Over 100 Students Tagged in 2024 for Future First Officer Roles

United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation has achieved a major milestone in its pilot training programs, with over 100 students receiving conditional job offers from major UK airlines this year. This success highlights the academy’s ability to connect trainees with employment opportunities, with more than a quarter of its current students already ‘tagged’ for future First Officer roles.

Key highlights:

  • Conditional job offers, or ‘tagging,’ ensure students are preselected for airline positions contingent upon meeting training and licensing requirements.
  • Airlines such as easyJet, Wizz Air, Titan Airways, and British Airways have partnered with Leading Edge Aviation to address the post-COVID pilot shortage.
  • easyJet extended offers to 52 students, the highest number from any single airline partnership this year, with more assessment days scheduled.
  • British Airways has incorporated Leading Edge students into its Self-Sponsored Pathway (SSP), while Wizz Air continues to invest in developing young aviation talent.
  • The growing trend of student tagging reflects the industry’s response to workforce gaps, offering prospective pilots greater confidence in their career prospects.

Statement’s

  • “The current pilot shortage has created a valuable opportunity for students. With the assurance of a job upon completing their training, students can focus on their studies knowing their dream job is already within reach,” Leading Edge Aviation shared.

With more and more airlines expressing an interest in hiring Graduate pilots, Leading Edge are looking forward to welcoming more airline partners in 2025.

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Switzerland’s AELO Swiss Academy Doubles Enrolment – Goes Live with New Website

AELO Swiss Academy, powered by AeroLocarno, has officially launched its new website, aeloswissacademy.com. The updated online platform, crafted by Ordovás & Partners, reflects AELO’s fresh brand identity introduced earlier this year as part of O&P’s strategic business development plan for the academy.

Since the rebranding, AELO Swiss Academy has achieved remarkable growth, with sales for its ATPL Integrated program doubling in 2024. This success underscores AELO’s emergence as a premier provider of commercial pilot training in Switzerland. The website provides prospective pilots with an in-depth look into AELO’s comprehensive training offerings and its commitment to excellence in aviation education.

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Flight School Management Software Provider FlightLogger Announces Update for Partner Flight Schools – Automated Scheduling V2

FlightLogger, a leading digital flight training management software provider, has announced the release of Automated Scheduling V2, a new feature aimed at streamlining scheduling processes for flight schools and training centers. The update, which will be available for free to all users, reflects FlightLogger’s commitment to continually enhancing its platform to meet the evolving needs of aviation training providers.

“On Monday, our development team will release yet another free update, this time being Automated Scheduling V2,” shared Kenneth Jeppesen from FlightLogger.

Source: Kenneth Jeppesen (FlightLogger)

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Spanish Private Equity Firm Announces Major Acquisition of Spanish Flight Training Group

Madrid, Spain – Sherpa Capital, the leading private equity firm in Iberia, is pleased to announce that it has acquired 80% of FlyBy, one of the largest flight training groups in Spain.

This strategic investment marks the beginning of a new growth phase for FlyBy, with an ambitious expansion plan that includes both internationalization and inorganic growth, as well as strengthening its position as a leading training center.

Statement:

“We would like to thank Alex Alvarez for the trust placed in Sherpa Capital by choosing us as a strategic partner to drive the company’s future growth, as well as our advisors in this transaction: Grant Thornton España, Pérez-Llorca M&A and Squire Patton Boggs,” Sherpa Capital said.

About Sherpa Capital
Sherpa Capital, with over 14 years of experience, is a leading private equity firm in Iberia. Its investment strategy, Operational Value, focuses on mid-sized companies with strategic and operational challenges. It manages over 350 million euros, standing out for its model of sustainable value creation through business improvements. Its team of 40 experts with deep operational knowledge works closely with portfolio companies, employing a unique methodology that allows for the development of plans tailored to different challenges. This approach ensures the scalability and long-term evolution of businesses, positioning Sherpa as a benchmark in business transformation and value creation.

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Digital Aviation Publisher, Padpilot, Unveils New AI-Powered Resources Designed to Enhance ATPL Theory Training

United Kingdom headquartered Padpilot has unveiled its new Digital eLearning Suite for ATPL theory, an update to computer-based training. The eLearning Suite launches with an EASA ATPL(A) Air Law course and contains microlearning modules, and new interactive visual content based on operational scenarios to bring ATPL theory to life. It covers the EASA Learning Objectives with a mix of activities in bite-sized lessons which include video lessons, cue cards, operational simulations and real-world case studies.

The precise lessons and variety of formats reduces the possibility of cognitive overload and allows students to benefit from greater learning satisfaction and improved knowledge retention. The eLearning CPourses also contain links to Padpilot’s new Smart AI Assistant: The Padpilot Briefing Room. Students are able to study more effectively with instant support, receiving accurate answers to ATPL-related questions in seconds, sourced only from from Padpilot’s complete library of ATPL theoy resources.

Students are able to master ATPL theory at their own pace, while instructors can streamline teaching objectives, enhancing student engagement with personalised learning paths and progress tracking. (More ATPL subject courses are in development).

The second new tool is The Padpilot Briefing Room: a next-generation AI-powered Smart Assistant. Built on Chat GPT 4.0 and developed with the Padpilot team of subject matter experts, this AI tool provides instant study support for students, plus a range of instructor resources, based solely on the most up to date available ATPL content.

In July, Padpilot announced major updates to its ATPL(A) materials, adding new content and amendments to reflect the most recent EASA ATPL(A) syllabus changes, including the new ECQB 2024 Amendment 5.

The Padpilot Briefing Room will enable training organisations and student pilots to access accurate, reliable, fast ATPL theory information, free from the potential errors and inconsistencies common with general searches and open-source AI.

Because it’s built on the latest AI model, the Smart Assistant goes beyond simple question-answering. It can ‘see’ and understand images, and render complex maths formulae and tables from Padpilot’s ATPL manuals. It also provides EASA Learning Objective and book chapter references with each answer given, enabling further study, and has multilingual support for a global audience.

Ground instructors can use the tool to create customised lesson plans, assessments and quizzes, reducing time spent on lesson preparation and administration.

Advanced courseware 

“At Padpilot, our mission has always been to use the latest technology to provide the most advanced pilot training courseware,” said Nathan Gray, CEO of Padpilot.

“After two years of in-house development, we’re excited to launch these dynamic tools, powered by next-generation AI, that will elevate ATPL ground training efficiency and student engagement, leading to deeper understanding, faster progress, and more knowledgeable pilots.”

The Briefing Room empowers students with instant access to accurate information and supports instructors with efficient tools, while the eLearning Courses will reduce overwhelm and enhance the student learning experience. Together, they offer dynamic new options for modern ATPL instruction.

The Padpilot Briefing Room and eLearning Suite are available now to Padpilot partner schools.

About Padpilot
Aviation courseware creator Padpilot has been bringing aviation theory to life for 14 years. Since the launch of the first-ever iPad-based digital ATPL textbook in 2011, Padpilot has harnessed the latest technology to create innovative digital teaching and learning resources that enable pilot training providers worldwide to deliver a smarter theoretical knowledge education to trainee pilots.

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