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Czech Republic based F Air’s Boeing 737-800 Simulator Receives Certification from Czech Civil Aviation Authority

One of Europe’s largest flight training organisations when measured by aircraft fleet size, Czech Republic based F AIR, has shared that it has received regulatory certification of its new Boeing 737-800 FNPT II + MCC simulator. The certification enables F AIR to offer a range of advanced training courses essential for its customers.

  • The Boeing 737-800 FNPT II + MCC simulator has received the FSTD Qualification Certificate, ensuring compliance with stringent aviation training standards.
  • F AIR is now fully certified to provide the following courses:
    • APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation)
    • MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation)
    • MCC JOC (Multi-Crew Cooperation Jet Orientation Course)
    • MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License)
  • These certified courses, delivered by experienced instructors using state-of-the-art simulators, are designed to prepare pilots for successful careers in the airline industry.

Source: F AIR
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Simnest Aviation Qualifies Romania’s First A320 APS MCC Simulator in 2024

Budapest, Hungary – Flight simulator manufacturer Simnest Aviation has successfully completed the qualification of Romania’s first A320-based FNPT II APS MCC simulator, marking a significant milestone in Romanian aviation training. The qualification was met with unanimous approval from both the Aviation Authority and the customer, FlightPath Aviation Training.

  • The simulator is the first of its kind in Romania, designed to support the APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation) training.
  • FlightPath Aviation Training aims to revolutionize pilot training in Romania by being the first to introduce the APS MCC.
  • Simnest provided comprehensive support throughout the project, including high-fidelity hardware, user-friendly software, and detailed documentation, ensuring seamless certification.
  • A key factor in the project’s success was the single point of contact provided by Simnest, which streamlined the entire process from start to finish.
  • FlightPath Aviation Training’s Head of Training, Cosmin Gherman, praised Simnest for exceeding expectations and facilitating the smooth certification process.

Statements:

  • We have set ourselves a very noble but also very difficult goal at FligthPath Aviation Training. We want to reform the world of pilot training in Romania and be the first in the country to introduce the APS MCC. This will fill a long gaping hole, for which Simnest has been a great help. The type-representative high-fidelity hardware, the user-friendly software, the always-ready-to-go support, the manuals and documentation packages for starting and running the ATO, their support for certification have all exceeded our expectations. The most notable aspect of all the interaction with Simnest though was the existence of a single point of contact during the entire process, from the initial interaction up until the certification of the simulator, while giving us the assurance that all our needs would be fulfilled to the highest standards, and with minimum disruptions,” said Cosmin Gherman, Head of Training of FlightPath Aviation Training.

Source: Simnest Aviation
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World’s Largest ACMI Provider and Aviation Conglomerate Avia Solutions Group Reports Euro 1.2 Billion in Revenue for H1 2024

Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services and owner of global pilot training group BAA Training, announced that in its first half results of 2024 it reported a 34% growth in EBITDA year-on-year to €179 million.

Over the first half of 2024, European customers accounted for 55.1% of revenues, while Asia accounted for 27.9%. The Americas, Africa, Australia and Pacific Islands represented 11.8%, 2.7%, and 1.2%, of revenues respectively.

Driving this increase in revenues, and a 44% increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023, was the implementation of Avia Solutions Group’s ongoing strategy of investing in bolstering its capacity in a timely manner to meet the continued strong demand from airlines globally for additional aircraft during their peak seasons.

The Avia Solutions Group has ongoing plans to further expand its global presence and ability to offer capacity solutions, particularly during peak seasons, to airlines around the world. The Group is planning to obtain further air operator certificates (AOCs) in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Brazil in the near future.

As part of this strategy, the Group completed the acquisition of Australian based Skytrans in the first half of 2024. The obtained AOC brings the total number of air operator certificates held by the group to 11.

“Our performance over the first half of 2024 underscores our strong market position and ability to meet the rising demand for passenger aircraft. Our 44% growth in net profit for the second quarter is a testament to our team’s dedication and the trust our airline partners place in us, particularly during the peak holiday season in counter seasonal markets. We remain committed to driving further growth and delivering value to our stakeholders.” Jonas Janukenas, CEO of Avia Solutions Group, said. “As such, we will continue to expand our worldwide services operations, fleet capacity and capabilities to continue delivering exceptional services across passenger and cargo operations to customers.”

Testament to investor confidence in the Group’s strategy is the increase of group equity capital by €307 million to €655 million over the first half of 2024. Part of this growth in group equity capital included US-based Certares Management LLC, a private equity investment firm which invested into Avia in 2021, electing to convert its preferred shares to ordinary shares.

To further the Group’s business development initiatives, Avia Solutions Group also successfully issued US$300 million of five-year senior unsecured bonds with coupon of 9.75% in the first half of 2024.

Avia Solutions Group offers its services to customers including some of the largest airlines in the world. The group operates in 68 countries around the world and consists of 100+ companies providing a wide range of aviation services like aircraft maintenance and repair (MRO), pilot and crew training, ground handling, and more. The group’s team encompasses 12,000 highly qualified aviation professionals.

Source: Avia Solutions Group

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Greek Pilot Training Organisation Egnatia Aviation Has Trained over 2,500 Pilots to Date

Egnatia Aviation, one of Greece’s largest flight training organisations headquartered in Kavala, has announced that in its 17 year history it has successfully trained over 2,500 students.

The school, which operates out of Kavala Airport, offers a comprehensive ATPL course designed to take students from ‘zero to hero’ in just 17 months.

  • Egnatia Aviation operates a fleet of Diamond Aircraft and ALSIM simulators, offering a rigorous EASA-approved training programme.
  • The school has trained over 2,500 pilots, with graduates employed across 61 countries, primarily in the Middle East.
  • Egnatia holds partnerships with several airlines, including Aegean, Iraqi Airways, Olympic Air, and Wizz Air. It is the exclusive training provider for Iraqi Airways.
  • The ATO also has approvals from the GCAA (United Arab Emirates)

Source: Egnatia Aviation

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Flight Training Management Software Provider FlightLogger Announces 2024 Leadership Appointments

FlightLogger, a leading provider of flight school management software solutions, has shared changes in its leadership team:

  • Founder Kenneth Jeppesen will transition from the role of CEO into the new role of President
  • Head of Sales and Marketing Mads D Larsen will transition into the role of CEO from August 2024
  • Stig Salling has joined Flightlogger as the new Head of Sales and Marketing

“As I transition into my new role as President, I’ll be focusing on the vision and future development of FlightLogger, ensuring we continue to innovate and lead in aviation training management. I’m also excited to announce that Mads D. Larsen will be stepping into the role of CEO. Mads has been a key part of the FlightLogger team for the past four years, leading our commercial efforts with excellence. I have full confidence in our team, which today is bigger than ever and a perfect combination of passionate aviators, skilled developers, and business professionals. I have no doubt, that under Mads’ leadership, FlightLogger will continue to grow and revolutionize the digital platform for flight schools worldwide.” shared Flightlogger’s President, Kenneth Jeppesen.

“I’m truly honoured to step into the role of CEO at FlightLogger. Huge thanks to Kenneth Jeppesen, Paul Yancich, Daniel Eisen, and the Arcadea Group team for trusting me with this amazing opportunity. I’m excited to carry forward Kenneth’s vision and, together with this amazing team, keep growing the incredible company he’s built. As Kenneth says himself, he continues to be a very active part of this company in his new role as President. FlightLogger is in a really exciting place right now. I honestly couldn’t imagine a more exciting challenge than this one, and I can’t wait to see what we achieve next. I also want to take this opportunity to welcome Stig Salling as our new Head of Sales & Marketing. Stig is yet another example of how we keep strengthening our organisation in our continued ambition to offer the best SaaS solution for managing aviation training.” shared CEO Mads D Larsen.

Source: Flightlogger

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