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Turkish Airlines Flight Academy Adds Another DA42 to Fleet in October 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio pilot training arm of Turkish Airlines, has expanded its 2025 fleet with the induction of another Diamond Aircraft DA42 multiengine aircraft.

This follows the induction of seven new aircraft in August 2025 as well as DA42 introductions in September.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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Czech Flight Training Group F AIR Hosts October 2025 Open Days for Partner Czech Technical University

Czech Republic – F AIR held three Open Days held on 8, 11 and 18 October 2025 at its headquarters at Benešov Airport. The events were tailored for newly admitted students of the Czech Technical University (CTU) Professional Pilot programme and provided a deeper insight into the training pathway ahead.

  • The Open Days engaged CTU students and their families with an introduction to F AIR’s training school and flight‑school pathway, aligning with its long‑standing university programme with CTU.

  • Participants received a detailed presentation by the training team covering curriculum, fleet, licences and ratings required for an airline‑pilot career

Source: F AIR
Photo Credit: F AIR

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Indian Pilot Training Facilitator Visits New Zealand FTO Partner in October 2025

India & New Zealand – HM Aviation, a Delhi‑based commercial pilot training ground school and facilitator, has conducted a visiting mission to its flight‑training partner Air Hawke’s Bay (AHB) in New Zealand, where HM Aviation cadets are currently undergoing flight training.

Through its partner flight‑school relationships, HM Aviation delivers a DGCA‑compliant ground theory programme in India and overseas flying training in jurisdictions including New Zealand.

Source: HM Aviation

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Acron Aviation Academy Hosts National Women in Defense Leadership for Flight Day in Florida, USA

Florida, USA – Sanford based Acron Aviation Academy hosted the Executive Director and leadership team of the National Women in Defense for a day of aviation‑experience at its training campus in Sanford, Florida, USA, signalling the academy’s commitment to corporate and leadership aviation engagement.

Source: Acron Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Heather Rice (Acron Aviation Academy)

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Airways Aviation Welcomes Large New Cadet Cohort to Italian Campus in October 2025

Global – Airways Aviation, one of the largest aviation and pilot training group’s in the world operating pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia/Australia, India and Africa, has welcomed over 20 new students to its pilot training programme at its Forlì academy in Italy in October 2025. The intake reflects sustained demand for EASA-compliant training within Italy’s growing aerospace cluster.

Source: Airways Aviation

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FTEJerez Places 41 Graduates with easyJet in 2025 as 10‑year Partnership Nears

Spain – Flight‑training provider FTEJerez has reported that, as of October 2025, 41 graduates have joined easyJet in 2025, as the two organisations prepare to mark their 10‑year collaboration anniversary in 2026.

Earlier this month FTEJerez had officially reopened Trebujena Aerodrome, a critical training field used in the early stages of student flight operations. After a comprehensive upgrade programme, the aerodrome is now back in service and ready to support FTEJerez’s training mission.

  • FTEJerez invested over €850,000 in maintenance and improvements across runway resurfacing, extension works, enhanced safety zones, and new perimeter fencing

  • The upgrades are designed to significantly bolster operational safety and reliability during ab initio training phases

Source: FTEJerez
Photo Credit: FTEJerez

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Portuguese Flight School Takes Delivery of New Elixir Aircraft in October 2025

Portugal – Omni Aviation Training Center (OATC) has officially welcomed the arrival of its first Elixir Aircraft, marking the operational launch of its previously announced fleet renewal. The delivery represents a strategic transition from traditional trainer platforms to next-generation aircraft designed with advanced safety, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility in mind.

  • The Elixir is a 4th-generation carbon airframe trainer equipped with:

    • Full glass cockpit and autopilot

    • Whole-aircraft parachute system

    • Unintentional spin resistance

    • Lowered environmental footprint

  • OATC will offset all carbon emissions from its Elixir fleet through a partnership with Green Aero Lease, reinforcing the centre’s sustainability goals.

  • In September 2025, OATC announced it has selected Elixir Aircraft to renew its training fleet.

Statements

  • “OATC is entering a new phase: more modern aircraft, stronger airline-style training, and more flying opportunities for our students. We are moving from legacy trainers to next-generation platforms, and the Elixir represents the real leap forward. With a full glass cockpit, advanced safety features such as a whole-aircraft parachute and autopilot level mode, and the support from Green Aero Lease to ensure maximum operational capacity while guaranteeing carbon neutrality by offsetting all carbon emissions, the Elixir perfectly embodies the safety, efficiency, and sustainability we want for the next generation of pilots. fully aligning with our commitment to quality over quantity.” — Dylan van Haasen, Head of Training, OATC

Source: Omni Aviation Training Center

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