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US Flight Training Group Phoenix East Aviation Highlights South Korean Pilot Training Pathway with SAC Pilot Management Partnership

Florida, United States – based flight training group Phoenix East Aviation (PEA), has reaffirmed its ongoing partnership with South Korean aviation consultancy SAC Pilot Management, aimed at supporting South Korean student pilots through comprehensive overseas pilot training pathways. The SAC Pilot Management team visited PEA’s campus in October 2025 following PEA and SAC hosting a number of flight training seminars in South Korea in May 2025.

SAC, a trusted aviation education provider since 2008, has been collaborating with PEA since 2022 to facilitate student enrollment in U.S.-based pilot training programs.

  • SAC provides South Korean students with tailored guidance on selecting and applying for flight training programs at PEA.
  • Students receive assistance with F-1 and M-1 visa applications, with additional support for those aiming to obtain U.S. Permanent Residency for career advancement.
  • To ease the transition to flight training, SAC offers Korean-language ground school sessions and training using Cessna 172 Skyhawk G1000 glass cockpit aircraft and FTD simulators.
  • South Korean students typically opt for PEA’s Private and Professional I pilot programs, balancing cost efficiency with quality flight training.
  • English proficiency is not a prerequisite for SAC applicants, though language preparation is recommended to ensure success in training.

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States based Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) has been providing flight training for over 50 years. Its main campus is located at Daytona Beach International Airport, a Satellite facility in Ft Lauderdale where they are the flight training provider for Broward College, and an Auxiliary training facility in Flagler Beach that specializes in accelerated training. PEA is equipped with over 70 aircraft.

Source: Phoenix East Aviation

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of September 2025

Global – In September 2025, aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 73 aircraft to 41 customers
    • 1 A220-100
    • 8 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 18 A320neo
    • 40 A321neo
    • 4 A330-900
    • 1 A350-900
  • Secured 10 gross orders
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 507 aircraft to 79 customers.

See last year’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus

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FlightLogger Adds “Days Since Last Training” Widget to Business Insights Module

Global – Flight school management software provider FlightLogger has rolled out a new feature set aimed at increasing training visibility and reducing administrative burdens. The platform’s latest update introduces two new “Days Since Last Training” widgets within its Business Insights module, targeting both flight and ground training activity.

  • The new widgets provide real-time insight into student activity by tracking the number of days since each cadet’s last flight or ground session.

  • Designed for flight schools, universities, and training centers managing high cadet volumes, the tools support early identification of inactive students, ensuring timely intervention and continuous training momentum.

  • Benefits include streamlined oversight, reduced manual check-ins, improved student throughput, and better scheduling efficiency.

  • The widgets require activation of the Business Insights module and are available without additional complex setup or retraining.

  • FlightLogger emphasizes that these enhancements are intended to refine existing workflows, not overhaul them, offering clarity for instructors and leadership alike.

Source: FlightLogger

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ICAO Rejects IATA Proposal to Raise Pilot Retirement Age Beyond 65

Global – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected a proposal to raise the mandatory pilot retirement age from 65 to 67, following deliberations at its 42nd Assembly, held from September 23 to October 3, 2025.

  • The proposal was submitted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and supported by numerous airlines seeking relief from a regional specific global pilot shortage.

  • IATA’s position emphasized that extending the retirement age would enable operators to retain experienced pilots longer while mitigating training pipeline bottlenecks.

  • However, ICAO member states opposed the measure, citing concerns around aviation safety and age-related health risks, and ultimately voted to maintain the current age cap.

  • As a result, pilots aged 65 and above remain prohibited from operating international commercial flights, consistent with ICAO’s standing international standards.

Source: ICAO

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