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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider Adds 4 New Aircraft to US Flight Training Campus

L3Harris Flight Academy expanded its fleet at its Sanford, Florida, United States campus with the acquisition of four additional Piper Aircraft. This now takes L3Harris’ fleet size, across both the United Kingdom and United States to more than 110.

“These new aircraft (with more on the way soon) are testament to the ever increasing demand in pilot training, with record numbers of students joining the Academy in the last 12 months, as well as large scale airline programs with the likes of Air India recently launching.” shared L3Harris Flight Academy.

Source: L3Harris Flight Academy
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Flight Simulator Manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology Preparing to Deliver 4 Flight Simulators to Flight Training Group F Air

Netherlands based flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology’s (WBFT) hardware and software teams are working tirelessly on the B737NG FNPTII simulator to meet the upcoming Factory Acceptance deadline for Czech Republic based flight training group F AIR Ltd. scheduled to take place in May 2024.

“As the largest Approved Training Organization (ATO) in Eastern Europe, F AIR Ltd.’s partnership with WBFT highlights the latter’s commitment to delivering top-tier simulation solutions.” shared WBFT.

In addition to the B737NG and A320 FNPTII simulators, WBFT is also preparing to deliver two P2006 FNPTII simulators to F AIR Ltd. in the future.

Source: Wright Brothers Flight Technology
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Holds Signing Event for Partner Airline Pilot Training Program in April 2024

One of India’s largest flight training organiastions Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases, held in April 2024 an event to mark the LoI signing ceremony of IndiGo cadet pilot program (ICP04). The event was graced by Mr Tapas Dey from IndiGo who shared inspiring words with participants.

The event follows the earlier April 2024 held its graduation ceremony for the first two batches of the Chimes Aviation Academy IndiGo cadet pilot program (ICP 01 & ICP 02).

“Today, we inducted the single largest batch of Cadet Pilots to date for IndiGo, the nation’s leading Airline. A true testament to our commitment to excellence and the quality of our flying training! We look forward to putting our best foot forward towards making the dreams of these young trainees and their parents come true. Congratulations to team CAA for pulling off a great event.” stated Aniruddha Bose, Vice President at Chimes Aviation Academy.

Previously, CAA and IndiGo partnered to launch the Cadet Pilot Program (CPP) to source their Junior Flying Officers (JFOs). This program is designed to train aspiring pilots selected by IndiGo to attain their Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL-MEIR) and A320 Type Rating.

Chimes Aviation Academy is the currently the only Indian airline abinitio flight training partner which conducts all training in India.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Australian Flight Training Group Instals New Flight Simulator at New Base of Operations

Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, Australia headquartered Sydney Flight College (SFC) Australia has shared that it has installed a new Redbird full-motion simulators at its new base in Tamworth. With the first intake scheduled to commence in July 2024 at the new base of operations.

Sydney Flight College (SFC) previously shared its 2023 recap in numbers. In 2023, SFC launched its pilot academy in Tamworth, its second Australian airbase.

Check out its 2023 achievements in numbers below:

  • 295 new students
  • 104 graduated students
  • 15,250 recorded flight hours
  • 40 aircraft
  • 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles

SFC currently operates a fleet of Piper Archer TX, Diamond DA42, Cessna 182, Piper Archer, and Piper Warrior.

Source: SFC Australia
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