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US Airline Owned Flight School Opens Applications for 2025 Pilot Training Class

Goodyear, Arizona – United Aviate Academy (UAA), United Airlines’ wholly owned flight school, has opened its application window, offering aspiring pilots the opportunity to join its highly respected Aviate program. UAA is actively seeking to enroll approximately 150 new students for the first half of 2025.

  • UAA has been operating since 2019, welcoming 30 classes and training over 630 students.
  • The academy provides students with the pathway to join United Airlines’ Aviate program.
  • Upon acceptance into Aviate, students receive a conditional job offer to become a United Airlines First Officer.

Source: United Aviate Academy
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Florida, US Based Sterling Flight Training’s Tallahassee Campus Receives FAA Part 141 Approval

Tallahassee, Florida – Sterling Flight Training, a premier Part 141 flight school headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, is thrilled to announce that its Tallahassee campus, formerly FL Aviation Center, has received FAA approval to begin Part 141 flight training operations. This approval marks a critical milestone in Sterling’s strategic expansion and reinforces its commitment to delivering exceptional aviation education across multiple locations.

The FAA Part 141 certification allows Sterling Flight Training to offer a structured curriculum designed to provide an accelerated path to a professional pilot career, meeting the highest standards of safety and efficiency. With this approval, the Tallahassee campus is now fully equipped to deliver the same high-quality training programs that have made Sterling Flight Training a respected name in the industry.

“The FAA’s approval of our Tallahassee location for Part 141 training is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation education,” said Wayne Heller, CEO of Sterling Flight Training. “This expansion not only strengthens our ability to train the next generation of pilots but also enhances our capacity to serve the aviation needs of the Tallahassee community and beyond. We are excited to continue building on Tallahassee’s rich aviation history and providing students with the tools they need to succeed in this dynamic industry.”

Sterling Flight Training’s Jacksonville campus has long been recognized for its FAA- and Florida VA-approved flight training courses, offering students access to the latest training materials and methodologies. With the addition of the Tallahassee location, Sterling Flight Training is well-positioned to continue its legacy of excellence and contribute to the growth of the aviation industry.

The Tallahassee campus is located at 3244 Capital Cir SW, Tallahassee, FL 32310, within the Tallahassee International Airport.

About Sterling Flight Training
Sterling Flight Training, a portfolio company of Wexford Capital LP, is Jacksonville’s premiere flight school, offering programs from private pilot to professional pilot. Backed by a team of airline industry veterans with more than 100 years of combined aviation experience, the Sterling team has led the training initiatives for thousands of airline pilots across the US. Students receive training they can trust with safety always top of mind. The school is FAA and VA approved, and offers degrees through both in-house training programs and university affiliations. For more information, visit sterlingflight.com.

Source: Sterling Flight Training
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Spanish Flight School To More than Double Fleet Size With Latest Purchase of 15 Aircraft

Italy headquartered training aircraft manufacturer Tecnam and Aerodynamics Academy have announced the purchase of fifteen (15) Tecnam P2008JC MkII by the flight school.

Headquartered in Malaga, Spain, Aerodynamics Academy is a recognised Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and Flight Training Organisation (FTO) and is one of the fastest growing flight schools in Europe with 200 students in 2024.

The acquisition of the Tecnam P2008 JC aircraft enhances Aerodynamics Academy’s training capabilities and provides students with access to modern, efficient and reliable aircraft that meet industry standards. This move reinforces Aerodynamic Academy’s position as a leading aviation training institution in Europe, providing students with world-class resources for their pilot training journey.

About the P2008JC MkII

The versatility and ease of use of the Tecnam P2008JC has made it the aircraft of choice for modern flight training organisations worldwide.

With its carbon fibre fuselage, metal wings and tailplane, the Tecnam P2008JC has many advantages over traditional aircraft. This combination of composites and metal has resulted in a more fuel efficient and much quieter aircraft.

The Tecnam P2008JC MkII version features a number of significant enhancements. These include a new avionics suite, including a redesigned instrument panel and glare shield, allowing the introduction of Garmin’s innovative G3X Touch display with MD302 attitude instrument, also available in VFR Night.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Aerodinamics and contribute to their growth and fleet innovation.” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer.

“Aerodynamics Academy acquires 15 new Tecnam P2008 JC models to expand a fleet of over 30 aircraft and 5 high-generation simulators, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most promising pilot training schools.” – Juan Manuel Martín. CEO of Aerodynamics Academy.

Tradition, innovation and vision.

These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin (www.Tecnam.com/soar-greener).

About Aerodynamics Academy

Aerodynamics Academy, with over 26 years of experience in one of Southern Europe’s most beautiful regions – Malaga – and a climate that allows flying all year round, has facilities where theoretical and practical training take place under one roof. This integrated approach makes pilot training effective and convenient. Aerodynamics provides students with accommodation, transport and a privileged environment that makes the training experience truly exceptional.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”

Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

Source: Tecnam Aircraft

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Airbus Releases 2024-2043 Global Services Forecast – Including Pilot Demand Forecast

Global aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, released the latest edition of its Global Services Forecast (GMF) for the 2024-2043 period. The forecasts highlights that the services market is set to almost double in size over the next 20 years to USD 290bn. Driven by: 42,430 new aircraft deliveries.

Key relevant highlights for the pilot training ecosystem:

  • 42,430 new aircraft deliveries; 18,460 to replace and 23,970 to grow the current fleet
  • 620,000 new pilots required
    • 124,000 in North America
    • 124,000 in China
    • 119,000 in Europe and CIS
    • 90,000 in Asia Pacific
    • 59,000 in the Middle East
    • 54,000 in South Asia
    • 36,000 in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • 14,000 in Africa
  • 8.3 million hours of training required in simulators

Source: Airbus

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider L3Harris Airline Academy Places 122 Graduates with European Airlines in the First 8 Months of 2024

L3Harris Airline Academy has announced its latest graduate employment statistics, showcasing the success of its pilot training programs. From January 1st to August 31st, 2024, a total of 122 L3Harris graduates have secured positions with various airlines across Europe, affirming the academy’s strong industry connections and high-quality training. The 122 L3Harris graduates include:

  • 65 with easyJet
  • 30 with British Airways
  • 10 with Ryanair
  • 13 with TUI, Nordica, Loganair, Wizz Air UK, Jet2, and Air Aurigny

About L3Harris Airline Academy
L3Harris Airline Academy is a premier global flight training organization with campuses in the US and the UK offering comprehensive pilot training programs. With strong industry connections, the academy consistently helps graduates secure positions with leading airlines worldwide.

Source: L3Harris Airline Academy
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France Based Mermoz Academy Welcomes Huge Student Numbers in September 2024 Intakes

Nimes, France based aviation and pilot training organisation Mermoz Academy is celebrating the start of the new academic year at its Nîmes base with over 30 new students, following the recent intake of about 50 new students at its Tours location on 5 September.

In July Mermoz Academy celebrated its 92 Class for its theoretical ATPL program while in June Mermoz Academy announced its collaboration with Luxair, flag carrier of Luxembourg and operator of 21 commercial aircraft. Through this program, Luxair pre-finances the entire training of student pilots selected at Mermoz Academy, offering job security from the beginning of their career. Future pilots will reimburse part of their training through a deduction from their salary, thus making the profession of pilot accessible to a greater number.

Back in April 2024 Mermoz Academy completed the acquisition of 10 Tecnam P-Mentors for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for both PPL (Private Pilot Licence) and MPL (Multi Pilot Licence) courses. The flight training academy, which has been operating in France since 2018, currently has 220 students and a fleet of ten (10) P-Mentor, five (5) P2006T twin-engine and four (4) P2010 single-engine four-seaters.

About Mermoz Academy
MERMOZ ACADEMY is a reference ATO in Europe since 1957, which operates a modern fleet of airplanes and the biggest Tecnam fleets in Europe. The academy trains 150 students a year on different bases South of France, (Nimes), near Paris (Tours), in the USA and Canada. Instructors are former Air Force pilots and Airliners pilots to offering students the highest industry’s standards training.

Source: Mermoz Academy
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