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Singapore Flying College Celebrates 18 Ground School Graduates in May 2025 – Next Flight Training in Australia

Singapore & Australia – Singapore Airline’s flight training organisation Singapore Flying College (SFC) which operates flight training activities in Singapore and Australia has announced the successful graduation of Class C269 (18 pilots) from its Ground School programme in April 2025. The milestone marks the completion of a six-month theoretical training phase, preparing cadets for the next stage of their pilot training in Australia. The six-month course covered foundational aviation theory in preparation for flight training abroad.

About Singapore Flying College
Established in 1988, Singapore Flying College is a premier ab-initio pilot training institution under the Singapore Airlines Group. The College delivers integrated cadet pilot training across ground school and flying phases in Singapore and Australia, producing airline-ready flight crew for some of the world’s most demanding carriers.

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Piston Aviation Flight School Expands Pathways to Pilot Training Through Financing and Academic Partnerships

Missouri, USA – based Piston Aviation Flight School highlighted its training financing and degree programs in 2025:

  • Financing support available through Stratus Financial

  • Academic partnership in place with Purdue Global for college credit integration

  • Customizable payment plans and scheduling to suit working students and career changers

In 2024 Piston Aviation Flight School opened a second location at St. Louis Regional Airport in Illinois.

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Nelson Aviation College Welcomes May 2025 Pilot Training Class

New Zealand – Nelson Aviation College has welcomed its May 2025 intake of nine (9) student pilots, who are now actively progressing through their Private Pilot Licence (PPL) theory modules.

In August 2024 Nelson Aviation College announced its collaboration with Infinitus Aero for the introduction of the E22 Spark electric aircraft into its training fleet. These aircraft will feature zero-emission electric propulsion systems, reducing the carbon and noise footprint of flight training and operational costs associated with traditional fuel-based aircraft.

In October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

1978 established New Zealand flight training organisation Nelson Aviation College, offers a wide range of courses including Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Basic Gas Turbine, and Instrument Rating, and back in October 2023 Nelson Aviation College shared that it had partnered with flight simulator manufacturer True Course Simulations (TCS) and took delivery of the flight school’s first TCS Immersive Training Device (ITD).

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Australian Flight Training Group Basair Aviation College Welcomes May 2025 Student Intake at Archerfield Campus

Australia – Basair Aviation College, one of Australia’s largest flight training organisation stationed across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW), welcomed its latest intake of 14 aspiring pilots to its Integrated Training Program at the Archerfield campus.

Within just two days of arrival, these students will transition from classroom to cockpit—gaining their first hands-on flying experience as part of Basair’s immersive, accelerated training model.

About Basair Aviation College
Established in 1991, Basair Aviation College is Australia’s largest independent flying school, offering integrated and modular flight training at multiple campuses. The college serves both domestic and international students preparing for careers in general, charter, and airline aviation.

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Italian Flight School’s Cadets Attend Exclusive Open Day at Airline Flight Academy for APS MCC Pathway Offering

Dublin, Ireland – Italian flight training organisation Cantor Air’s selected cadets visited Ireland’s Airline Flight Academy (AFA) for a private and in-depth Open Day on May 23, 2025. The event provided cadets with firsthand insight into AFA’s APS MCC offerings, an essential milestone in the transition from ab initio training to airline-readiness.

  • Cantor Air cadets explored two APS MCC options:

    • AFA Ryanair APS MCC, for those pursuing direct entry into the Ryanair pathway

    • Whitetail APS MCC, for candidates seeking broader career flexibility

  • AFA is an official Ryanair-approved training and recruitment partner, delivering high-standard, airline-specific MCC training

  • The collaboration reinforces Cantor Air’s commitment to supporting professional pilot placement and airline integration

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Canada’s Top Aces Marks 25th Anniversary and Global Expansion in Military Air Training

Canada – Top Aces Inc., the world’s premier provider of live-fly Adversary Air (ADAIR) and Close Air Support (CAS) training, is proudly celebrating its 25th anniversary of service. Founded in Montreal by veteran Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 pilots, Top Aces has since evolved into a global leader, achieving an industry record of over 140,000 accident-free training hours in support of NATO and allied nations.

“This is a very proud moment for all of us at Top Aces. What began as a small Canadian business with just a few employees has grown into a global enterprise of 600+ team members operating across three continents,” said Paul Bouchard, Co-Founder and CEO, Top Aces Inc. “This 25th anniversary milestone is a testament to our dedicated employees, past and present, for believing in the Top Aces mission and living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together – every day. Our highly experienced military veterans take great pride in continuing to mentor and support the training of active-duty aviators, soldiers and sailors.”

Top Aces’ mission has always been to deliver safe and highly professional defense training solutions, ensuring the current and future operational readiness of its customers. In an ever-changing world, military preparedness and readiness are crucial, and allied forces worldwide are recognizing the benefits of the commercial ADAIR industry for cost savings and fleet longevity. “We feel privileged for the unwavering trust and support of our customers and partners throughout this 25-year journey, and for their recognition of the value Top Aces brings to their operational training needs,” stated Didier Toussaint, Co-Founder and Group President, Top Aces Inc.

Several notable achievements have marked Top Aces’ 25-year history, driving the company’s remarkable growth:

  • In 2021, Top Aces Corp. achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first private company in the world to own and operate a fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft. Currently used to train U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-22 and F-35 pilots, Top Aces’ F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighters (AAFs) are the most advanced and threat-representative training adversaries available on the market today.
  • Driven by innovation, Top Aces spent nearly a decade developing its groundbreaking, proprietary “Advanced Aggressor Mission System” (AAMS), which was successfully launched in 2021. Featuring an open architecture design, the AAMS enables Top Aces’ F-16 and A-4N aircraft to integrate cutting-edge sensors, including but not limited to Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, Infrared Search and Track (IRST), Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (HMCS), and advanced datalinks, effectively replicating the threats posed by modern adversary fighter aircraft. The AAMS provides a pathway for continuous improvement, allowing customers to constantly evolve their training threat, including the integration of ongoing advancements in Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) elements and Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
  • In 2022, Top Aces expanded its service offering with the acquisition of U.S.-based Blue Air Training, the recognized global expert in full-spectrum CAS training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) and Joint Fires Observers (JFO). The partnership created a market leader in the provision of ADAIR and CAS training, benefiting military customers worldwide.

Looking ahead, Top Aces’ vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where Experience Matters. “As we celebrate this significant milestone, we look forward to continuing our mission of delivering best-in-class training solutions, ensuring our NATO and allied militaries are always prepared for the challenges that lie ahead,” continued Bouchard.

About Top Aces
With over 140,000 accident-free flight hours, Top Aces Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Top Aces Corp. and Blue Air Training Corp., provide advanced ADAIR services and CAS training to the world’s leading armed forces. In an industry where Experience Matters, Top Aces boasts the largest fleet of commercially operated fighter aircraft in active service and is the world’s only commercial owner/operator of the F-16. Top Aces’ mission-critical training enhances the operational readiness of combat forces by delivering real-world experience while creating significant cost efficiencies and extending the lifespan of military aircraft fleets. 

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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Partners with MSU Denver

Denver, Colorado, USA – Epic Flight Academy is pleased to announce a partnership with Metropolitan State University – Denver. Epic is now an FAA Part 141 pilot training provider to MSU Denver. Epic flight training can lead to a BS degree in Aviation & Aerospace Science with a Professional Flight Officer Concentration.

MSU Denver is a Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) FAA authorized Institution of Higher Education. Eligible students can be authorized for the R-ATP at 1000 hours flight time by graduating from MSU Denver. Epic’a flight school at Centennial Airport (APA) is conveniently located near Denver and MSU.

“We are extremely excited to partner with Epic Flight Academy to bring high-quality FAA flight training directly to Centennial Airport,” said Professor Chad Kendall, Associate Chair of the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department. “This initiative not only increases our training capacity but also helps us continue to develop the next generation of professional aviators.”

Danny Perna, founder and CEO of Epic Flight Academy, added, “We are thrilled to partner with MSU Denver. This gives our Colorado flight students an excellent opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science Aviation & Aerospace degree by transferring their Epic FAA Part 141 flight training. Earning a degree will enhance their career opportunities.”

Epic has been training pilots since 1999. It is the largest FAA Part 141 flight school in the U.S. with multiple locations. MSU Denver is a public university. Established in 1965 and located in downtown Denver, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

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Acron Aviation Academy Welcomes 27 Cadets in May 2025

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy has commenced its May training batch by welcoming a new group of twenty-seven (27) cadets. The intake includes both international and domestic cadets enrolled in various airline training pathways including:

  • US domestic cadets

  • 7x Korean Aerospace University Cadets

  • Air India and IndiGo Cadets

  • Cadets from UK-based programs

Acron Aviation Academy has also launched an incentive campaign for new pilot trainees enrolling in June or July 2025. The initiative includes financial benefits aimed at easing the initial cost burden for aspiring pilots.

  • The offer includes two months of free housing, valued at nearly $3,000.

  • An additional $2,500 tuition fee credit is available.

  • The housing benefit is limited to the first 20 students enrolling in June and the first 20 in July.

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