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UK Headquartered Flight Training Group, Leading Edge Aviation, Welcomes First Batch of 15 Students in 2025

United Kingdom – Leading Edge Aviation Ltd. (LEAL), which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, has welcomed its first LEAP course of 2025, with LEAP058 cadets beginning their Ground School training.

  • The LEAP (Leading Edge Airline Pilot) program is a structured pilot training course designed to prepare aspiring pilots for airline careers.
  • The latest batch of 15 cadets, LEAP058, has commenced theoretical training and is progressing through the initial stages of their aviation journey.
  • The program combines classroom learning, flight training, and airline preparation to equip cadets with industry-ready skills.

LEAL experienced an extraordinary 52% increase in Integrated student enrolment over the past year.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation
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South African Flight Training Group 43 Air School Welcomes Large January 2025 Intake of Over 38 Students

Port Alfred, South Africa – 43 Air School has welcomed over 38 new aspiring aviators in January 2025. The pilot training organisation is the largest on the African continent and is growing its flight training operations including expanding its flight instructor team.

In 2025 it has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The recruitment drive aims to attract experienced instructors to support the academy’s expanding pilot training operations.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • 43 Air School will provide relocation assistance

Source: 43 Air School
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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Expands Pilot Training to 5th Base

Turkey – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the flight training group subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its pilot training operations to Adana Şakirpaşa Airport, further strengthening its capacity to train future pilots for Turkish Airlines.

  • The academy already operates training facilities in Aydın, Selçuk, Uşak, and Bodrum, with Adana now added as the latest location.
  • With a fleet of 49 training aircraft, 8 flight simulators, and more than 80 instructors, the academy graduates 300 pilots annually.
  • The expansion aims to meet Turkish Airlines’ growing pilot demand by increasing training capacity.

TAFA conducted a remarkable growth over the past five years. The academy has expanded its operational capacity threefold and significantly increased its annual flight hours to 68,000 in 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
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US Flight Training Group Epic Flight Academy Expands Fleet with 5 New Cessna 172 Skyhawks in February 2025

New Smyrna Beach, Florida, USA – headquartered flight and maintenance training group Epic Flight Academy has expanded its fleet with the arrival of five brand-new Cessna 172 Skyhawks, freshly delivered from the factory to its New Smyrna Beach campus.

  • In April 2023 Epic placed an order for 15 new C172’s – more information on this order found here
  • The new aircraft will be integrated into pilot training programs, enhancing the academy’s training capacity.
  • The maintenance team will paint the aircraft tails bright red for safety before they enter active service.
  • The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is widely recognized as a leading training aircraft, offering reliability and advanced avionics for flight students.

In December 2024, Epic Flight Academy opened a new location in Addison, Texas – offering “Domestic students enrolling at Epic’s newest location in Addison, Texas, by December 31, 2024, will receive a $1,000 credit toward their first course.”

The strength of enrolments supports Epic’s expansion with locations in:

  • New Smyrna
  • Jaclsonville
  • Ocala
  • Tallahassee
  • Tucson

The company was founded in 1999 and provides FAA-approved flight training and aircraft mechanic training.

Source: Epic Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Epic Flight Academy

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