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Simaero Welcomes Chinese Delegation to Paris Training Center in 2025

France & China – global operator of full flight simulator training center’s Simaero welcomed a delegation from the Zhengzhou Airport Economic Zone, led by Wei Xuebin, deputy director, as the company strengthens its commitment to supporting the rapidly growing aviation hub in Zhengzhou.

Simaero has been present in Zhengzhou since 2022, in partnership with HNCA. Simaero also operates a 6 bay full flight simulator training center in Changsha, the capital city of Hunan Province which houses a Chinese manufactured EASA certified Airbus A320neo.

Source: Nicolas Mouté
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Pilot Assessment Solution Provider Symbiotics Welcomes New Business Development Manager – Lance Avery

United Kingdom – Symbiotics has announced the appointment of Lance Avery as its new Business Development Manager, as the company continues to expand its international growth in aviation training selection and assessment solutions. To learn more about Symbiotics or Mr Avery – you can connect with him here.

About Symbiotics
Symbiotics is a global leader in the delivery of pilot selection and assessment solutions. The company supports airlines, training organizations, and military operators worldwide with its innovative psychometric testing and human factors assessment tools, ensuring optimal performance and safety across flight operations.

Source: Symbiotics
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France’s ENAC Orders 30 Elixir Aircraft

France – Elixir Aircraft, a French manufacturer of training aircraft, has been selected by the French National Civil Aviation School to replace its fleet of VFR* aircraft. Thirty Elixir aircraft will be delivered to ENAC between 2026 and 2027. The Elixir is a 4th-generation aircraft equipped with a OneShot carbon structure, a unique and innovative solution thanks to its simplicity. This design, combined with an ultra-fuel-efficient engine, reduces CO2 emissions by 70%.

The École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC) is Europe’s leading aeronautical university. It trains students for careers in aeronautics and air transport, including engineers, air traffic controllers and pilots. Every year, 2,000 students are trained in France and abroad. In addition to its historic campus in Toulouse, ENAC operates its aviation activities from eight other sites in France. The school is committed to renewing and modernising its fleet, which will consist of 97 aircraft by 2025. For the VFR segment, the Elixir, certified in 2020 and produced in La Rochelle, has been selected for a firm order of 30 aircraft. Airline pilots trained by ENAC will thus complete part of their training on the Elixir from 2027 onwards.

Founded in 2015 by three engineers, Elixir Aircraft obtained EASA certification for its 100-horsepower two-seater aircraft in 2020. Since then, 35 aircraft from the La Rochelle factory have been flying across Europe. There are 300 aircraft on the order book.

The Elixir is a fourth-generation aircraft with a simplified, all-composite aerostructure called Carbon OneShot. It comprises only nine parts, with no rivets or glue. This innovative technology offers almost unlimited potential, increased safety and reduced maintenance, while also making the aircraft lighter, thereby reducing fuel consumption compared to models with metal or partially composite structures.

This innovative design, combined with an ultra-fuel-efficient engine that reduces CO2 emissions by 70%, makes the Elixir a quiet aircraft and limits its operating cost to €50 per hour. These advantages are particularly suited to operators with high flight cycles, such as training centres.

In addition, the Elixir’s full glass cockpit avionics provide student pilots with an environment very similar to that which they will encounter when flying commercial aircraft.

The Elixir has joined the fleets of private schools such as Airbus Flight Academy in France, Leading Edge Aviation in the United Kingdom and Spain, Fife Flight Centre in Scotland and Egnatia Aviation in Greece. ENAC’s order provides Elixir Aircraft with public recognition and valuable support for its industrial development.

“We are very proud to integrate the Elixir into the fleet of ENAC, Europe’s leading aeronautical school. It is an honor to succeed the French manufacturers who have marked the history of this elite institution. This contract is the reward for ten years of work in the design, certification, and industrialization of our aircraft. We look forward to meeting the first ENAC pilots trained on the Elixir in a few years,” said Arthur Léopold-Léger, co-founder and president of Elixir Aircraft.

“The Elixir fits perfectly with our ambition for ENAC’s future fleet, built around three strategic axes: educational, economic, and environmental performance. One of ENAC’s missions is to support the transformation of the air transport sector towards more sustainable aviation, and the major fleet renewal operation, with the support of our supervisory authority, is part of this strategy. We are delighted and excited about our partnership with Elixir Aircraft,” said Olivier Chansou, Managing Director of ENAC.

Source: Elixir Aircraft

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Acron Aviation Revamps its Pilot App to Improve Efficiency and Optimize Safety

Global – Acron Aviation, formerly L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions, a global leader in aviation technology, announced the launch of Astra. This customizable iOS app transforms how pilots’ access and utilize flight performance data. The official unveiling took place at the Airline and Aerospace MRO and Flight Operations IT Conference in Amsterdam, where Acron Aviation showcased firsthand how Astra informs safety management and flight operations teams through its intelligent dashboard, and empowers pilots with personalized performance metrics and actionable intelligence through the customizable iOS app.

Astra uses advanced flight data analytics to provide pilots with crucial insights before and after each flight, through the iOS app’s safety module, while prioritizing safety and fuel efficiency. The Efficiency module delivers comprehensive monitoring of fuel consumption, wear-and-tear indicators, and performance metrics through an intuitive dashboard, enabling fleet-wide oversight for management teams while driving performance improvements in the flight deck.

Mitesh Patel, VP and GM Flight Data Intelligence at Acron Aviation said: “With Astra, we’re closing the gap between Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and actual flight performance.” Patel continued, “by leveraging Machine Learning algorithms and our database of 45 million flights, we’re delivering personalized, timely, and engaging feedback directly to pilots. Astra represents a significant advancement in how airlines can monitor and optimize fuel consumption and reduce wear-and-tear. This approach not only enhances safety it also improves operational effectiveness and reduces costs.”

Astra is a strategic partnership with FuelVision, a champion for flight efficiency and data-powered performance to create a more sustainable future, with Elena Escrivá de Romaní Pérez, CEO FuelVision saying: “Astra increases awareness and engagement with efficiency programs by providing pilots with individual feedback and coaching, as well as providing detailed analytics on fuel consumption patterns, identifies potential savings opportunities, and offers actionable recommendations to optimize flight operations.” She continued, “FuelVision was founded by pilots, which means we do things in a fundamentally different way and our starting point is always through the lens of a pilot.”

For management teams, Astra provides valuable data that highlights positive performance and identifies areas for improvement in efficiency and risk mitigation. The platform allows tracking of adherence to SOPs and ROI, with fully customizable parameters that can be used to inform and adapt fleet-wide pilot training based on performance insights. For pilots, Astra is designed to reduce app fatigue by consolidating critical information into one intuitive platform.

Demonstrations of Astra will continue throughout the Airline and Aerospace MRO and Flight Operations IT Conference in Amsterdam from June 17-18, 2025, as well as being available at the 2025 International Paris Airshow.

Key features:

  • Advanced Efficiency Module: Comprehensive monitoring and analysis of fuel consumption patterns, aircraft wear-and-tear indicators, and operational effectiveness metrics through an intuitive dashboard
  • FDM-Powered Intelligence: Machine learning algorithms analyze flight data monitoring information, identifying opportunities to improve adherence to standard operating procedures
  • Comprehensive Benchmarking: Pilot performance is measured against other crew members in their fleet, with recommendations built on ML models trained on a vast database of 45 million flights
  • Unified Performance View: Provides a cohesive view of safety metrics, wear-and-tear indicators, and fuel efficiency data
  • Personalized Training: Customized training plans based on individual performance data
  • Pre-Flight Briefings: Delivers route-specific data and operational knowledge before takeoff
  • Timely Debriefs: Processing over 25,000 flights daily within minutes, feedback is provided within 15 minutes of landing, aligning with safety and efficiency priorities
  • Through a strategic partnership with FuelVision, Astra’s Efficiency module increases awareness and engagement with efficiency programs

Acron Aviation’s industry-leading Flight Data Monitoring platform, Flight Data Connect, processes over 25,000 flights daily within 5 minutes and is a key component of IATA’s Flight Data eXchange program. Astra integrates seamlessly with Acron Aviation’s Flight Data Monitoring platform but is also compatible with third-party systems.

Source: Acron Aviation
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Resilient Pilot Announces 2025 Appointment for Head of Training

United Kingdom – Resilient Pilot has announced the appointment of Luke Wright as its new Head of Training (Nominated Person – CAA), marking a key leadership step as the organization continues to expand its role as a global provider of competency-based training and development. The appointment follows Resilient Pilot’s recent Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certification by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, reinforcing its ability to deliver ICAO/IATA-aligned CBTA/EBT programs at scale.

As Head of Training (Nominated Person under ORA.ATO), Wright leads the strategic development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Resilient Pilot’s ATO training programmes, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and a focus on safety, competence, and learner success.

Learn more about Resilient Pilot or Wright by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

About Resilient Pilot
Founded in 2020, Resilient Pilot is a UK-based aviation training and development platform that supports pilots and cabin crew through tailored mentoring, coaching, and ICAO/IATA-compliant CBTA/EBT programs. With a community of more than 10,000 aviation professionals worldwide, the organization bridges regulatory frameworks and individual performance, empowering airlines and individuals to thrive in a dynamic flight operations environment.

Source: Luke Wright (Resilient Pilot)

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Italy’s Professional Aviation Welcomes Brazilian Honorary Consul to Flight Academy

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of Italy’s largest flight training organisations, recently hosted Mr. Marcus Vinicius de Menezes, Honorary Consul of Brazil, during an official visit that underscored shared goals in advancing global aviation education and safety standards.

  • The visit began with a formal welcome by CEO Vito Preti, followed by a guided tour led by General Amedeo Magnani (Senior Flight Instructor, Safety Manager, and VDS School Director), Linda Dolcetto (Student Area Director), and Massimiliano Fredella (Team Member).

  • The Consul was introduced to the academy’s:

    • Modern fleet and simulator infrastructure

    • EASA-certified training programs

    • Strong graduate employment outcomes

    • Rigorous safety protocols and risk assessments

    • In-house maintenance operations, which ensure reliability and readiness

Curious to hear more about Professional Aviation – check out the interview with AFM here: Growing to Become One of the Largest Flight Schools in Italy – Professional Aviation Academy – AFM.aero

Source: Professional Aviation
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Intercontinental Aviation Academy to Welcome Diamond Aircraft for Next-Generation Fleet

Austria – Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA), the training arm of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), has taken a bold step toward elevating its global training standards by finalizing a draft order for a fleet of brand-new Diamond Aircraft models. This landmark agreement marks the beginning of a strategic transition to next-generation aircraft that will power IAA’s training operations starting in 2026.

The IAA delegation was led by CEO Capt. Wissam Mehyou, accompanied by Deputy CEO for Business Development and Executive Board Member Mr. Frederico Fernandes, and Board Investment & Fund Advisor Mr. Duarte Costa. The team visited Diamond Aircraft’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and airport in Austria, where they were received by Diamond Aircraft CEO Mr. Frank Zhang , and Sales representative Mr. Anton Chirkovski.

In a highly productive meeting, both organizations explored the future of their collaboration and growth opportunities. An initial agreement was reached for the introduction of Diamond’s new-generation training aircraft into the IAA fleet. Full details regarding the number of aircraft and the terms of the deal will be disclosed at a later stage.

As part of the visit, the IAA executive team participated in a live demonstration and test flight. The CEO and team personally piloted the aircraft to gain firsthand insight into its performance and features—mirroring the exact training experience that future IAA students will benefit from.

The introduction of Diamond’s cutting-edge training aircraft aligns with IAA’s commitment to delivering world-class aviation education through advanced infrastructure, a modern training fleet, and a student-centered approach.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise

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