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Netherlands-based Flight School Teams with Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre in Pioneering Take‑off‑Power Study on Electric Training Fleet

Netherlands – Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and E‑Flight Academy have initiated the “DEPART” research project focused on battery‑lifespan optimisation for electric training aircraft. The collaboration will utilise two electric aircraft from E‑Flight’s fleet under differentiated take‑off regimes to evaluate battery degradation under real‑world training operations.

  • Two of E‑Flight’s Green Aerolease aircraft will participate: one (registration F‑HGBC) performing full‑power take‑offs, the other (F‑HGBD) executing reduced‑power take‑offs (~40 kW) where operationally safe.

  • Each aircraft will be fitted with new battery systems and flown up to 200 hours under controlled conditions. All flight and charging data will be captured and analysed by NLR’s specialist teams.

  • The aim: to assess how take‑off power profiles influence battery degradation and thereby optimise training‑aircraft operating cost and sustainability.

Source: E‑Flight Academy
Photo Credit: E‑Flight Academy

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UK CAA Issues CAP 3181 Detailing Revised NPPL(A) Syllabus and Skill Test Protocol

United Kingdom – The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released an updated regulatory document, CAP 3181, outlining the revised syllabus and Skill Test requirements for the National Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) [NPPL(A)]. The update provides comprehensive guidance for student pilots, instructors, examiners and training organisations following recent regulatory changes.

  • CAP 3181 establishes the official syllabus and regulatory framework for NPPL(A) issuance, applicable to flight schools, instructors and examiners.

  • The document covers:

    • Medical eligibility: Accepts PMD (Pilot Medical Declaration), LAPL, Class 2 or Class 1 medical certificates.

    • Ground examination subjects: Includes Air Law, Human Performance, Meteorology, Navigation, and Aircraft General Knowledge.

    • Theoretical knowledge may be demonstrated through NPPL-specific or Part-FCL exams.

  • The updated Skill Test structure includes five sections:

    • Pre-flight Operations and Departure

    • General Airwork

    • En-route Procedures

    • Approach and Landing Procedures

    • Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

  • All sections must be attempted within six months of training completion, and the test must be passed within six months of the first attempt.

  • Failed sections can be reattempted in further tests, with no limit on total test attempts.

  • The Skill Test must be conducted in the same aircraft type in which flight training was completed: SEP (Land), TMG, or one of three microlight categories (Three-axis, Weightshift, or Powered Parachute).

  • Examiner guidance is included, with detailed tolerances for manoeuvres (e.g., ±150 ft height, ±10° heading, ±15/−5 kt approach speed).

  • The publication also includes a blank Examiner’s Report template for official test documentation.

Check out the full document here.

Source: UK CAA

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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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