Locarno, Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy closed 2024 on a high note with the acquisition of a new DA42 aircraft and the commencement of construction for its state-of-the-art headquarters in Locarno. Looking ahead to 2025, the academy has unveiled plans for a new student campus and has already secured bookings for more than 60% of its ATPL training slots.
Source: AELO Swiss Academy
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India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has reported a record year in 2024 with several transformative achievements across operations, fleet expansion, and training programs. As the academy prepares for 2025, it is focused on sustained growth, innovation, and maintaining its high safety standards.
2024 Achievements
Statement:
“2024 will go down as a transformational year in the rich and glorious history of CAA,” said Aniruddha Bose, VP for Operation at Chimes Aviation Academy. “We move into 2025 with renewed energy, focus, and dedication to continue on our growth trajectory while upholding the highest standards of safety in the industry,”
Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)
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Houston, Texas, USA – Regional operator CommuteAir hosted students from flight training group US Aviation Group at its Houston Training Center, providing the attendees insights into the full flight simulator training center and career opportunities.
US Aviation Academy has a total enrollment of over 1,000 pilot and mechanic students at eight locations across the United States. US Aviation Group came under current ownership in 2006 and has grown from a hand full of Piper Warriors and a Seneca to one of the largest Part 141 flight academies in the country with over 140 aircraft at the eight locations. US Aviation’s growth is a product of professionalism, a commitment to safety, and excellence in training. These core values have made US Aviation Academy the choice flight training partners for colleges nationwide. In 2021 US Aviation launched its first Part 147 airframe and powerplant mechanic program which is rapidly expanding with the launch of San Marcos. New flight and mechanic campuses coming soon.
Source: CommuteAir and US Aviation Group
India – Back in October 2024 pilot training group Marigold Aviation together with Indian airline Indigo announced a new Cadet Pilot Program, in which flight training would initially take place in Thailand. Marigold Aviation has now announced the appointment of Capt. Srinivas Rao FRAeS as its new Head of Training. Capt. Rao brings extensive experience in aviation training and leadership, including most recently being Head of Training at Alpha Aviation Group ACAT (India).
Source: Capt. Srinivas Rao FRAeS (MariGold Aviation)
Gold Coast, Australia – Airways Aviation, a global leader in aviation education and training, is expanding its operations in Australia, with plans to launch new training facilities in early 2025. The expansion reflects the growing demand for skilled aviation professionals in the Asia-Pacific region and aligns with the organization’s commitment to excellence in aviation training.
Statements:
“This strategic move not only reflects the growing demand for quality, industry-ready professionals but also underscores our commitment to driving excellence in aviation right here in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Janet Dalby, CEO of Airways Aviation Australasia and Pacific.
Airways Aviation operates pilot training academies across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and India.
Source: Janet Dalby (Airways Aviation)
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Aydin, Turkey – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the flight training group subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has added the 49th aircraft to its fleet – a Diamond DA40 aircraft.
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.
The academy currently trains 281 pilots annually, with plans to increase this figure to graduate 350 by 2026.
Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy
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