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Australia-based Flight Training Operator’s Head of Operations Named Flying Instructor of the Year by CASA Wings Awards 2025

Australia – Australian Upset Prevention and Recovery Training specialist UPRT Australia has announced that its Head of Operations, Jeremy Miller, has been recognised as Flying Instructor of the Year at the 2025 CASA Wings Awards. The accolade highlights Miller’s long-standing commitment to high-quality pilot instruction and industry mentorship.

About UPRT Australia
UPRT Australia, based on the Sunshine Coast, is a dedicated training provider specialising in Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. The academy offers comprehensive UPRT programs focused on enhancing pilot competencies, reducing loss of control incidents, and promoting flight safety across commercial and general aviation.

Source: UPRT Australia
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US Flight School Selected for Textron Aviation’s 2025 Top Hawk Program

USA – Flex Air Flight Training has been selected as a participant in Textron Aviation’s 2025 Top Hawk program. This initiative provides Flex Air with access to a factory-new, custom-branded Cessna Skyhawk, enhancing their training capabilities and reinforcing their commitment to excellence in pilot education.​

Key aspects of this development:

  • Top Hawk Program Participation: Flex Air joins the ranks of select aviation institutions chosen for the Top Hawk program, which aims to promote general aviation and connect future pilots to higher education. Participants receive a new Cessna Skyhawk to support flight training and recruitment efforts.

  • Cessna Skyhawk’s Legacy: Celebrating its 70th anniversary, the Cessna Skyhawk is renowned for its advanced avionics, proven reliability, and modern features, making it the world’s most popular training aircraft. ​

  • Flex Air’s Recognitions: As a leading Cessna Pilot Center (CPC®) and recipient of the AOPA Best Flight School award in the Pacific Region, Flex Air continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing top-tier flight instruction.

About Flex Air Flight Training
Headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, USA, Flex Air Flight Training offers comprehensive pilot training programs tailored for both civilian and military pathways. The school emphasizes modern learning techniques and has been recognized by AOPA for excellence in flight training.​​

Source: Flex Air

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Women in Aviation Australia and Global Pilot Training Group Airways Aviation Launch New Scholarships at Brisbane Facility

Australia – Women in Aviation Australian Chapter, a non-profit organisation focused on supporting women in the aviation industry, has partnered with global pilot training provider Airways Aviation to announce three new flying scholarships. The announcement coincided with the official opening of Airways Aviation’s new training facility at Archerfield Airport.

  • Women in Aviation Australian Chapter announced three new $5,000 flying scholarships in partnership with Airways Aviation
  • Attendees at the opening included Women in Aviation President Ruth “Rocket Woman” Harrison and QLD Chair Denise Elliott

Source: Women in Aviation Australian Chapter
Photo Credit: Women in Aviation Australian Chapter

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European Flight Training Group AELO Swiss Academy to Open New Headquarter in 2025

Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy, powered by AeroLocarno based at Locarno Airport, has shared an update on the construction of its new headquarters. The upcoming AELO Swiss Academy headquarters will serve as the new central hub for AELO’s operations across Switzerland and Italy and open in the summer of 2025.

The building will include dedicated training facilities and flight simulators.

  • AELO has seen a strong increase in demand despite raising tuition fees and tightening admission criteria, reflecting a long-term approach focused on reputation and quality.
  • The academy fully integrates Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and KSA 100 methodologies, ensuring students develop competencies required in modern airline operations.
  • AELO states that unlike flight schools that maximize enrollment numbers without sufficient resources, AELO maintains sustainable student-to-instructor ratios to avoid training delays.
  • Two-thirds of AELO’s 37 flight instructors are active airline pilots from Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, DHL, and more, providing students with real-world airline exposure.

Source: Stefano Buratti (AELO)
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Global Pilot Training Group Skyborne and IndiGo Celebrate Largest Ever Intake

India & USA – Skyborne, a global pilot training group which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and the United States, has welcomed 40 new cadets to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, after a Letter of Intent (LoI) ceremony in Gurgaon, India.

Following a competitive application process, the successful cadets will commence the first phase of their flight training at the academy’s base in Florida, United States, before returning to India for their flight license conversion and type rating. After successfully completing the program, the graduates will go on to fly with India’s leading airline as A320 First Officers.

Rina Basu, Regional Director (Asia Pacific), Skyborne, says: “Since Skyborne’s partnership with IndiGo began in 2019, we’ve supported India’s aviation industry in meeting workforce demand and tackling pilot shortages. Now, with our largest intake ever, we’re proud to continue supplying IndiGo with passionate and bright cadets who are committed to becoming highly skilled commercial pilots.”

Skyborne’s 2025 intake includes two former cabin crew for IndiGo and a strong female contingent, with 21% women cadets, well above the global average of 6%*.

Karri Dhanashree, former IndiGo cabin crew member and future cadet on the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, says: “Becoming a pilot has always been my childhood dream. I began my journey as a cabin attendant with IndiGo, and with hard work and invaluable guidance from colleagues, I’m now able to fly for the only company I ever imagined working for in aviation.”

Prince Verma, future cadet on the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, says: “Being accepted into this program is a significant step towards achieving my dream of becoming an airline pilot. I’m excited to learn from the experienced instructors and push myself to excel in every aspect. For me, joining Skyborne isn’t just about learning to fly, it’s about embracing a culture of discipline, professionalism, and continuous growth.”

Applications for the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program with Skyborne are open, with the next ADAPT test scheduled in July.

About Skyborne 
Skyborne Airline Academy is a premier airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire and Bournemouth Airports in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training. 

Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. Their vision has created a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged. 

Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne recruits the very best candidates to minimise additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.

Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program, the Propel Flight Academy by Delta and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. Skyborne is also the only academy to support DHL Air (UK) with a fully funded Integrated ATPL training initiative for its employees.

Source: Skyborne
Photo Credit: Skyborne

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