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Hungarian Pilot Academy Simnest Pilot Academy Partners with Italian Flight Training Group for Advanced Pilot Training in 2025

Italy – Professional Aviation, one of Italy’s largest flight training organizations, has partnered with Hungary-based Simnest Pilot Academy to enhance its Airline Pilot Standards Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) training program. The collaboration aims to strengthen cadet readiness for airline operations by integrating Simnest’s expertise in advanced simulator training.

  • Professional Aviation operates a fleet of nearly 30 aircraft and offers a comprehensive range of pilot training courses, including ATPL, PPL, CPL, and UPRT.
  • Simnest Pilot Academy specializes in APS MCC, MCC, and JOC courses, utilizing an A320-based FNPT II MCC simulator.
  • The partnership will incorporate Simnest’s APS MCC training into Professional Aviation’s curriculum, providing cadets with enhanced multi-crew cooperation skills.
  • Simnest representatives, including Capt. Kuhtreiber Gyula and Capt. Cosmin Gherman, visited Professional Aviation’s Italian base in April 2025.

Source: Simnest Pilot Academy
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US Flight School Paragon Flight Training Engages in FAA’s Part 141 Modernization Efforts

USA –Paragon Flight Training has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing flight training standards through active participation in the National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA). President Christopher Schoensee and Chief Flight Instructor Jeffrey Wolf, both NFTA board members, are contributing to the FAA-led initiative to modernize Title 14 CFR Part 141 regulations governing pilot schools.​

In his latest blog, President Christopher Schoensee discusses Paragon Flight’s role in the NFTA and the series of meetings the alliance is hosting to review and update regulations for flight schools governed by 14 CFR Part 141. Here’s Jeff’s summary:

“First, it’s quite remarkable that the FAA is approaching the industry and encouraging us to suggest and ultimately implement dramatic changes.In the spirit of moving the flight industry forward, meeting discussions centered on certification for flight schools seeking to qualify as a 141 school, ongoing certificate management, and final examining authority by schools in lieu of FAA examinations. Immediate and short-term fixes are focused on policy changes that emphasize efficiency, quality and safety and can be made quickly without going through extended FAA regulatory channels. The comprehensive rewrite of the 141 regulations is a longer-term goal, with an initial draft expected by the end of the year that could then take up to two years for final FAA review and approval.

Ensuring the new regulations are not a burden for 141 Right school operators will be a key part of the regulatory rewrite. In a nutshell, these early days found us identifying pain points and exploring solutions that 141 schools in the fight training industry can collectively embrace.”

  • The FAA has appointed NFTA as its industry partner to coordinate public meetings aimed at updating Part 141 regulations, which have remained largely unchanged since 1997.
  • The first meeting, held April 1–3, 2025, focused on certification processes, certificate management, and examining authority for Part 141 schools.
  • Jeffrey Wolf represented Paragon Flight at the meeting, highlighting the FAA’s openness to industry input and the potential for significant regulatory reforms.
  • Discussions emphasized short-term policy changes to enhance efficiency and safety, with a comprehensive regulatory rewrite anticipated by the end of the year.
  • The initiative aims to align Part 141 regulations with modern flight training practices, incorporating new technologies and methodologies to improve pilot education.​

About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight Training, based in Fort Myers, Florida, is an FAA-approved flight school offering a range of pilot training programs. With a fleet of modern aircraft and advanced simulators, Paragon provides comprehensive training for aspiring pilots at various levels.

Source: Paragon Flight Training
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Reiser Simulation and Training Celebrates H145 D3 FTD3 CAA Certification of UK Client

United Kingdom – helicopter training provider Starspeed Training has received UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification for its H145 D3 helicopter Flight Training Device (FTD) at Level 3. The approval, issued on April 16, 2025, confirms the simulator’s compliance for various IFR and type-related training tasks, marking a significant milestone in Starspeed’s training capabilities.

  • The certified device is an Airbus Helicopters BK117 D-3 (H145 D3) FTD Level 3 simulator.

  • Built with Reiser Simulation and Training visual systems based on X-Plane 11, featuring a 200-degree laser-projected visual setup.

  • Fitted with Safran Arriel 2E engine model and Helionix Step 3.2 avionics suite (Version 8).

  • Approved for IFR training and checks, auto-coupled approaches, use of ACAS I, and WX radar operation.

  • Developed by RS Flight Systems GmbH and powered by REISER Simulation and Training’s Level D Full-Flight Simulation software, the device is situated at Cotswold Airport in Gloucestershire.

About Starspeed
Starspeed is a UK-based helicopter training and charter operator known for its high standards in pilot training and fleet management. It offers advanced flight simulation capabilities and operational training for both private and commercial helicopter pilots.

Source: Starspeed
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Sky One Group Chairman Supports Development of Indian Pilot Training Ecosystem

India – As the aviation sector marks World Pilots’ Day on April 26, industry leaders and regulators highlight India’s potential to become a global pilot training hub, amidst growing demand for pilots driven by regional and global fleet expansion.

  • World Pilots’ Day, officially recognised by IFALPA in 2014, honours pilots’ contributions to global aviation and is observed annually on April 26.

  • Boeing’s ‘Pilot and Technician Outlook 2024-2043’ forecasts a requirement for 674,000 new pilots globally over the next two decades, with Asia-Pacific as a key growth region.

  • India’s Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu estimates the country will need approximately 30,000 pilots over the next 15 to 20 years, due to large-scale aircraft orders by Indian carriers.

  • The country currently has an estimated 6,000 to 7,000 active pilots, indicating a substantial shortfall to meet projected demand.

  • In 2023, India issued a record 1,622 Commercial Pilot Licenses (CPLs), though this figure declined to 1,342 in 2024.

  • Sky One Group Chairman, Jaideep Mirchandani, emphasised India’s opportunity to become a global pilot training hub by strengthening its training infrastructure and regulatory support.

  • He welcomed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) new FTO rating system and proposed dedicated airports for cargo and pilot training to accelerate capacity development.

  • Mirchandani also advocated for cadet programmes based on international models and financial support mechanisms, such as subsidised loans and scholarships, to make training more accessible.

Statements:

  • “The DCA’s new rating system for Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) is a step in the right direction, as it promotes higher training standards.” – Jaideep Mirchandani. “Encouraging airlines to train and employ local talent not only helps fill the current gap but also contributes to the broader economy through job creation and reduced dependence on foreign-trained pilots.”

About Sky One
Sky One is a global aviation services group headquartered in the UAE, involved in aircraft leasing, charter operations, and aviation training services. The group supports initiatives aimed at enhancing pilot training infrastructure, particularly in emerging aviation markets like India.

Source: Sky One and Local Media

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Acron Aviation Academy Welcomes First Class of 28 Cadets in April 2025

Sanford, Florida, USA – Acron Aviation Academy officially welcomed its first class of 28 student pilots to its Sanford-based training center under the new brand. The event was attended by David Coward, VP & GM Training Services.

During the welcome session, an A319 aircraft featuring Acron’s Avionics products taxied past, symbolizing the company’s integrated presence in aviation training and technology.

On March 31, 2025, the L3Harris Airline Academy embarked on a new chapter as part of Acron Aviation.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy
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US University Seeking to Hire Director of Affiliate Operations for School of Aeronautics in May 2025

Lynchburg, USA – Liberty University’s School of Aeronautics is seeking to hire a Director of Affiliate Operations to manage its extensive network of nearly 100 Flight Training Affiliates (FTAs) across the United States.

  • Liberty University operates one of the largest networks of Flight Training Affiliates (FTAs) in the U.S., enabling remote students to complete FAA flight training requirements without relocating to campus

  • The Director of Affiliate Operations will oversee all aspects of FTA management including compliance, customer service, strategic development, and travel-based site visits

  • The role reports directly to the School of Aeronautics leadership team and will involve both operational oversight and business development

  • The position is based in Lynchburg, Virginia, and includes regular travel to FTA sites across the U.S.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and leadership experience with a focus on customer service

  • Preferred: FAA Part 141 experience, FAA certificates (CFI, CFII, MEI, A&P, or IA), graduate degree in aviation or a related field, and prior 141 school management experience

For more information on this role or to apply go here.

Source: Liberty University

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